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Hinton (West Virginia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Summers County, West Virginia, United States

About Hinton (West Virginia)

Hinton occupies a striking location at the bottom of the New River Gorge, where the Greenbrier River empties into the New River. The historic, well-kept downtown sits on a bluff overlooking the river. Directly south of the town sits Bluestone Dam, creating Bluestone Lake. Portions of the National Park accessed through Hinton include: Sandstone Falls, Big Branch Trail, Fall Branch Trail. Meadow Creek Falls is on the other side of I-64, past the Sandstone Visitors Center.

Where to Eat in Hinton (West Virginia)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Lucky Rivers Cafe and Catering
  • 🍴Market on Courthouse Square
  • 🍴River City Grill & Pub

Where to Stay in Hinton (West Virginia)

  • 🏨Guest House Inn on Courthouse Square
  • 🏨Rivers Edge Inn

Hinton (West Virginia) Travel Guide Sections

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