We’re an outdoor playground. There’s an energy and tranquility here that you’re not likely to find in other places. This is where traditions keep us in touch with our heritage.
Plan a visit here. We’ll help you. It’s easy and you’ll find plenty to see and do . . .
- A wide range of options for meetings, conferences, dining, shopping and lodging
- Year-round events
- Historic tours & an Exhibition Coal Mine
- Skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing
- The World’s best whitewater & Championship golf courses
- A National Park, Premiere State Parks and County & City Recreation Areas
- Art Galleries, including Tamarack, The Best of West Virginia
- An ATV Park with acres of terrain
For work or play, a visit to Southern West Virginia lets you stay as connected as you want to be. We're easy to get to from all points.
- Transportation- Raleigh County is the crossroads for two major Interstate Highways (I-64 and I-77) that cross the Appalachians.
- Touring - Access the New River Gorge region and beyond along the US 19 corridor, and the southern mountains through the Coalfields Expressway.
- Flight - The Beckley-Raleigh County Memorial Airport offers excellent access to the east coast corridor- fly in and out through "The Hub Of The South".
- Fun - Ride the rails and make travel part of your trip. Amtrak makes frequent stops along the historic New River line.
Real Adventure. Real Relaxation. Real Southern Hospitality. Real experiences that will create memories for life.
About us
The Beckley Raleigh County CVB (BRCCVB), working in conjuction with the Southern WV CVB, promotes the Beckley Raleigh County Area along with the New River Gorge Region as a travel destination.
We love showing off our part of WV, it’s beauty and attractions and we are so pleased to welcome the Boy Scouts of America who are putting their newest adventure camp in southern West Virginia.
There's a lot going on in the New River Gorge region, so take time to explore Raleigh County. Visit Beckley-Raleigh County any time of year. Warming up fireside in the winter, or cooling by the riverside in the summer, The New River Gorge region is a fun place to play and stay.
Events
No matter when you visit southern West Virginia, you can be sure there'll always be something to do. The packed events calendar in the Beckley-Raleigh County area shows how much we love getting together to enjoy life in the mountains.
Take a look season by season at what's happening in the Beckley-Raleigh County area. No matter what the weather, you can be sure there are people gathering for big festivals or small get-togethers somewhere in our region.
Check out some of our larger events throughout the year. These are the festivals that help define our community, and celebrate life in our part of West Virginia.
