Ready-made plans

Custom planning is temporarily unavailable for this route. Ready-made plans are still available.

Home › Journeys › West Virginia: New River Gorge › 4 days

West Virginia: New River Gorge: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

Last updated:

The 4-day version for October: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight.

View ready-made plans

4
days
135 km
distance
8.7 h
driving
23
curated stops

💡 Good to know for this plan

Before you go · check live details

This is a planning draft. Check these changing details for your dates before booking or travelling.

Day 1 Lewisburg

6 curated stops
Transit
1h51
Finish
~17:05
Temperature
5.2°C–16.7°C
Rainy days
~13
Daylight
11.0h
09:00
Lewisburg public town-and-Greenbrier-heritage circuit wvtourism.com map ↗
Use public town, architecture and Greenbrier heritage; cave tours, performances and the state fair remain separate.
50 min · Lewisburg · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
10:00
Old Stone Presbyterian Church oldstonechurchwv.com read more map ↗
Visit the oldest church west of the Alleghenies and explore its historic cemetery.
50 min · Lewisburg
11:00
Carnegie Hall carnegiehallwv.org read more map ↗
Explore three art galleries and enjoy live music and dance performances.
50 min · Lewisburg
open: Galleries and Box office: Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM
13:05
Moncove Lake State Park moncovelakestatepark.com read more map ↗
Relax by the lake, fish, or go boating in this peaceful state park.
50 min · Lewisburg
14:10
Lewisburg Living History Exhibit lewisburg.org
Step back in time at this tribute to Lewisburg's heritage in City Hall.
50 min · Lewisburg
open: Daily 10AM-4PM
15:15
Greenbrier River Trail greenbrierrivertrail.com
Hike, bike, or fish along a scenic 76-mile trail by the river.
50 min · Lewisburg
16:05
Blackwell's Catering blackwellscatering.com
Dine on fresh fish, seafood, steaks, and vegan dishes in a scenic golf setting.
60 min · Lewisburg
open: Mon-Fri 8AM-7PM, Sat 8AM-4PM
Overnight here
e.g. The Greenbrier Hotel · Hampton Inn
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Fayetteville & the Gorge

5 curated stops
Transit
2h27
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
6.7°C–18.7°C
Rainy days
~13
Daylight
11.0h
10:40
Fayetteville and New River Gorge public bridge-and-park circuit nps.gov map ↗
Use Canyon Rim and other open public park access after checking roads, trails and parking; commercial adventure activities remain separate.
50 min · Fayetteville & the Gorge · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
12:00
Hawks Nest State Park wvstateparks.com read more map ↗
Take in panoramic views of the Gorge and Hawks Nest Lake from a 31-room lodge.
50 min · Fayetteville & the Gorge
open: Tram operates 11AM-4:45PM on weekdays (closed Wednesdays) and 9AM-6:45PM on weekends, May through October (weekends only during May and September)
14:05
Babcock State Park babcocksp.com read more map ↗
Enjoy mountain vistas, trout streams, and the historic Glade Creek Grist Mill.
50 min · Fayetteville & the Gorge
15:10
Mystery Hole mysteryhole.com
Witness strange gravitational phenomena in this quirky museum housed in a Quonset hut.
90 min · Fayetteville & the Gorge · Admission $5
open: Open 10:30AM-6PM, April through October
16:55
Midland Trail Scenic Byway midlandtrail.com
Drive along scenic route 60 with breathtaking views of the landscape.
50 min · Fayetteville & the Gorge
Overnight here
e.g. The Confluence Resort · The Ponderosa Lodge
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Charleston

6 curated stops
Transit
2h27
Finish
~17:25
Temperature
7.5°C–19.9°C
Rainy days
~13
Daylight
11.0h
10:25
Charleston public capital-and-history circuit wvculture.org map ↗
Use public capital and state-history access subject to current opening; performances and scheduled events remain separate.
50 min · Charleston · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
11:25
The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences theclaycenter.org read more map ↗
Explore interactive exhibits and watch films in the domed theater.
50 min · Charleston · Museum $9, add Planetarium Show $4
open: Wed-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM
12:25
West Virginia State Capitol read more map ↗
Admire the golden dome and historic statues on the grounds.
50 min · Charleston
open: Mon-Sat 9AM-7PM, Sun noon-7PM. Guided tours available Mon-Fri 9AM-3:30PM
13:25
Craik-Patton House craikpattonhouse.org read more map ↗
You will see preserved Greek Revival architecture and period furnishings in this historic home.
50 min · Charleston · Free
14:35
J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works search map ↗
Taste world-famous salt and learn its local production story.
50 min · Charleston
15:55
Kanawha State Forest kanawhastateforest.com read more map ↗
Stroll along trails and enjoy the forest's peaceful surroundings.
90 min · Charleston
Overnight here
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 Around Charleston

5 curated stops
Transit
1h55
Finish
~17:55
Temperature
7.5°C–19.9°C
Rainy days
~13
Daylight
11.0h
09:00
West Virginia State Museum wvculture.org map ↗
Discover the state's history across three floors of exhibits.
50 min · Charleston · Free
open: Mon-Thu 9AM-8PM, Fri Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun noon-6PM
10:15
Coonskin Park search map ↗
Enjoy a walk, game of frisbee, or volleyball by the rivers.
90 min · Charleston
12:35
Magic Island search map ↗
Run, play volleyball, or relax along the riverfront park.
90 min · Charleston
14:20
Wine Cellar Park search map ↗
Relax on the walking track or play a game near the rivers.
90 min · Charleston
16:25
Ridenour Park search map ↗
Take a leisurely walk or play sports along the riverside.
90 min · Charleston

🚗 Rental cars for this trip →

🔍 Check before you book

Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.

Sources (7)

View ready-made plans