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Things to do Easter Weekend in Fayetteville

Hop on over to Fayetteville for numerous holiday celebrations.

Bridge Walk Good Friday Special

Bridge Walk

March 30th

Celebrate your holiday weekend exploring nature’s beauty. Bridge Walk is offering a Good Friday special of $49 a person to experience the Bridge Walk tour.

Fayette County Park Egg Hunt

Fayette County Park

March 30, 11:00AM-2:00PM

The Fayette County Commission invites children ages 12 and under and their families to the Fayette County Park for an afternoon of family fun. Activities will include an egg hunt, children’s one-mile run, and climbing wall. This is a free event. The park will be selling concessions throughout the event.

Travers Brothership  at The Grove

The Grove

March 30 & 31 7:00PM-11:00PM

The Travers Brothership is taking over The Grove for two nights, March 30th and March 31st! The Grove is going to have two themed dress-up nights in celebration. March 30ths theme will be a Hippie Night and the 31st will be Sci-fi themed. The Grove will be giving out free Travers Brothership stickers for all participants and prizes for the best dressed both nights. There will also be a drawing for free Mountain Music Festival tickets.  Both shows will have a $5 cover.

Fayetteville Egg Decorating Contest

Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau

Drop-off eggs now until March 30th

The Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureau is egg-cited to announce its first egg decorating contest. Kids of all ages are welcome to participate; we will also have a category for adults. Show off your creative skills as we encourage the whole community to participate, visitors are also welcome to join in on the fun.  You can drop off your blown out eggs starting March 25th at the Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureau.  The deadline for drop-offs is Friday, March 30th. If you are entering a hardboiled egg we ask that you submit it on March 30th. Come by the Fayetteville CVB on March 30th to view all of the beautiful egg submissions. The winning eggs will also be on display at the Fayetteville Town Park Egg Hunt where winners will be announced. It costs $3 for each entry into the contest.

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Fayetteville Easter Egg Hunt

Fayetteville Town Park

March 31, 11:30AM-1:00PM

The Fayetteville Merchants and Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau are teaming up to host the Fayetteville Easter Egg Hunt. Join us for a fun-filled day of egg hunting at the Fayetteville Town Park. The Egg Hunt will be free for kids of all ages. We ask that you bring a basket or bag to gather your eggs. Kids will be separated into appropriate age groups for the hunt. We will be announcing the winners of the Fayetteville Egg Decorating Contest and awarding prizes at the event. Festivities kick off at 11:30 am.

11:30am Egg Decoration Winner Awards

11:45am 6 and under egg hunt

12:00pm 6 and up egg hunt

Followed by story time and activities

 

 

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St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Fayetteville

Have you made plans for St. Patrick’s Day 2018? Take a look at the events going on in Fayetteville to celebrate and have a good time with friends and family.

FRIDAY:

Secret Sandwich Society 

Enjoy a delicious fish sandwich with “Fish Fridays” at Secret Sandwich Society

Start your weekend off early with 20%off growler fills.

The Grove

Get down to  Baltimore’s The Dirty Grass Players 8-11pm at The Grove.

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SATURDAY: 

The Station 

Get into the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish dishes and enjoy the High Country Revival at 6 pm.  Drink specials all day!

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The Grove

The Grove is having a St. Patty’s Day Bash featuring The Charleston Rogues 3-6pm THEN People’s Blues of Richmond 8-11pm $10 cover after 7pm!

 

Maggie’s Pub

Maggie’s Pub will be featuring Irish drink specials all day!

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Maggie’s Pub

Charlie’s Pub

Charlie’s Pub will be featuring drink specials all day along with live music with  Black Garlic from 10pm-2am.

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Sweet Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Fayetteville

If you’re looking to escape this Valentine’s Day, Fayetteville is calling your name.  Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway of pampering and relaxation or a weekend of adventure with your love, we have something for you!  

The Historic Morris Harvey House Bed & Breakfast

Looking for peace, relaxation, and a touch of adventure? The Historic Morris Harvey House has created the perfect combination for you and your loved one.  The Morris Harvey House is offering “A Valentine’s to Remember” package that includes: luxury accommodations for two, Morris Harvey House Wine Glasses, a decadent tray of chocolate covered strawberries, and a gourmet breakfast for two at the B & B. Roses, massages, and other services can also be arranged for an additional fee.

Lafayette Flats

Lafayette Flats makes the perfect getaway any day, but the Flats are upping their game with a variety of Valentine’s Day indulgences to enhance your retreat. If you act fast they can arrange to have a custom painting of you and your loved one waiting for you created by West Virginia artist Ian Bode, for an additional fee.  You can walk into your Flat and find a bottle of chilled bubbly waiting for you along with delicious West Virginia specialty chocolates, bountiful flameless candles, and beautiful fresh flowers.

Elliott’s Whitewater Bar & Grill Valentine’s Dinner & Room

Enjoy a surf & turf dinner for two with sirloin steaks, shrimp cocktail, salads, and a bottle of Champagne for just $49.99 on Valentine’s Day. The New River Quality Inn is offering a $39.99 room special in combination with this dinner package.

Romantic Dinner

Fayetteville just topped the Best of West Virginia List for Dining across the board. Nervous about your first Valentine’s Day together? Then the mellow atmosphere of sharing pimento cheese fries in Secret Sandwich Society or sharing pizza and wings at Pies & Pints may suit you more. If you’re looking for a romantic dinner enjoy the Station’s farm-to-table menu.  Maybe breakfast is your jam; indulge in pancakes for two at Cathedral Café. We recommend you do a course at each, it is Valentine’s Day. Make sure you save a little room for something sweet.  Stop by Sweet T’s Bakery for a cupcake or six. Maybe you’re doing Valentine’s Day solo, we got you, treat-yo-self to a slice at Big Dam Pizza. You can’t possibly have a bad Valentine’s Day eating a piece of pizza that’s bigger than your face. If you are looking for a cheesy way to show your love, order a dozen pepperoni roll roses. 

Adventures

Think outside the box and gift your sweetheart with an experience.  Try a new adventure together with a Valentine’s Day Bridge Walk or winter zip lining trip. Bridge Walk is offering a sweet deal where two can go for the price of one on Valentines Day. 

Canyon Rim Massage & Body Work

Pamper your significant other by booking a relaxing massage at Canyon Rim Massage & Body Work in downtown Fayetteville.

Nature

Winter is our slow season making it the perfect time to enjoy the solitude and reconnect with your partner. Bundle up with your sweetheart and hit the trail, hike out to Long Point in the golden hour. Take a scenic drive, bring a blanket and watch the fog rise over the New River. Explore icy waterfalls, breathe the fresh air, and reconnect.

Historic Fayetteville

Take a window shopping stroll through Fayetteville, where historic buildings house upscale boutiques, adventure shops, outfitters, a bakery, cafes, and antique shops. Stop by Kool Beanz to warm up with a cup of coffee and challenge your sweetheart to a round of putt-putt golf at their indoor course.

New River Gorge Epic Escape

The New River Epic Escape is a fun and unique experience for anyone to try. Put your relationship to the test and try one of their challenging escape rooms. You can enter the promo code “Love” for 15% savings when you book your Epic Escape adventure in February.

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New Year Celebrations & Things to Do Fayetteville

There is still time to book a weekend getaway to Fayetteville to ring in the New Year.  Get pampered in one of Fayetteville’s Bed and Breakfast Inns, or getaway and enjoy a tranquil stay in a cozy cabin.   Fayetteville has something for everyone to help you ring in the New Year. You can enjoy a four-course meal and champagne toasts at midnight or dance the night away at a Masquerade party.  Maybe you are more of a thrill seeker; join us for Fayetteville’s Annual Polar Plunge into the New River on New Year’s Day.

New Year’s Eve Parties & Events

New Year’s Eve at The Station

Celebrate New Year’s at The Station with style. Kick off the evening with a 4-course meal starting at 6 pm with Live Jazz from the Heavy Hitters. Reservations are strongly recommended. The Cost of the evening will be $65 a person and will include a 4-course meal, Champagne Toast, and live music. Black tie dress is recommended. At 10 pm the dance party will begin and all are welcome regardless of reservations.

 Masquerade Party Elliott’s Whitewater Bar & Grill

Bring in the New Year with Elliott’s Masquerade party 9 pm to midnight. No cover!  Stay overnight on-site at the New River Quality Inn with nice deals on weekend packages and enjoy a free continental breakfast in the morning.

New Year’s Eve Adventures on the Gorge

You can stay in the heart of Fayetteville and play on the edge of the New River Gorge. Adventures on the Gorge will be offering a free shuttle service New Year’s Eve that will have one of the main stops across from the Historic Morris Harvey House Bed and Breakfast in Fayetteville.  You can also talk to your driver to request stops on the main loop including Lafayette Flats, and many of the vacation rentals in town. Tickets are only  30 dollars in advance or 40 at the door.  You can enjoy great food, live music, and fun at Smokey’s Steakhouse.  Get funky and dance the night away with Beggars’ Clan and the Three’s Company Blues Band.  Enjoy a variety of appetizers and desserts throughout the evening.

Where to Stay

Lafayette Flats

Looking for a unique place to stay in the heart of Fayetteville look no further than Lafayette Flats. Located in a historic stone cut building  you will discover a hidden gem renovated through design. Lafayette Flats houses a beautiful collection of art all created by West Virginia artists along with a library of local literature.  Start your new year feeling recharged and pamper yourself in a relaxing bath in one of the Flats claw foot tubs.  Lafayette Flats is within walking distance of The Station’s New Year’s Eve Celebration and on the shuttle route for New Year’s Eve at Adventures on the Gorge.

New River Gorge Quality Inn

Now is the time to take advantage of winter rates at the New River Gorge Quality Inn.  Enjoy all of the comforts of home and a free continental breakfast.  Only a two-minute drive from downtown Fayetteville and the New River Gorge Bridge.  Elliott’s Whitewater Bar and Grill will be hosting a Masquerade party on site to welcome in the New Year.

Cabin Getaways

They say you should spend New Year’s Eve the way you want to spend the rest of the year and who wouldn’t want to spend it curled up under a blanket with a book in a cozy cabin enjoying a relaxing getaway with your family.

New River Gorge Preserve

The New River Gorge Preserve houses a variety of vacation rentals in a secluded wooded area on the edge of the New River Gorge.  Curl up by the fireplace, warm up in an outdoor hot tub, or take a hike with the family.

Air B & B Fayetteville

Discover unique places to stay with local hosts from entire homes to private rooms you can book your perfect getaway in Fayetteville.

Check out our full list of lodging options with links to book your New Year’s getaway. https://visitfayettevillewv.com/lodging/

Activities

New Years Eve Glow Yoga Flow

Break out your neon and join New River Yoga for a fun New Years Eve Glow Yoga Flow. The 75-minute class will begin at 9:30 am and allow plenty of time to explore each movement under the black lights. Space is limited so you can reserve your spot  at http://www.newriver-yoga.com/schedule.html

Lacy’s Lights at the Fayette County Park

Stroll through the wonderland of winter lights, take a wagon ride through the park and warm up with some hot cocoa. The last night to check out the lights is December 31st.

New Year’s Day Polar Plunge

Dive into the New Year with Fayetteville’s Polar Plunge.  Every year locals gather at Fayette Station on New Year’s Day for a dip in the New River at 1 pm.

Downtown Fayetteville

Fayetteville is all dolled up for the holidays enjoy the fresh greenery and storefront displays. Stop in one of our local coffee shops to warm up while you stroll around town. Fayetteville has a variety of unique shops, from boutiques, adventure gear shops, antique stores, and more. You will also want to take advantage of our awesome restaurants, several Fayetteville Restaurants topped  the Best of West Virginia List for 2017.

Hiking

Start work on your New Year’s resolution. Take a winter hike and enjoy amazing views of the New River Gorge through leafless trees or discover many of the area waterfalls.

Adventure Activities

If more adventure is your resolution we can get you started. Book a New Year’s Day Bridge Walk and enjoy amazing views 876 feet above the New River. Learn to mountain bike at Arrowhead Bike Farm or go zip lining a truck two neighboring adventure resorts. If your feeling up for a challenge test  yourself at the New River Gorge Epic Escape Game.

Ski

Winter Place Ski Resort is just a 45-minute drive from Fayetteville.