Hinton

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Hinton

Explore the core of this Victorian-era railroad town, full of character. A cluster of charming original buildings remain.

With a well-preserved town centre and convenient access to national parks and ski resorts, Hinton has much to keep visitors active and entertained. Delve into local railway history, admire the historic architecture and participate in outdoor activities on the surrounding rivers and rugged mountains.

The town of Hinton was established in the late 19th century and still contains features from its early days. Wander around the National Hinton Historic District and inspect the old architecture. Many of the buildings in this part of town were built during a building boom in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Look for the Summers County Courthouse, which dates back to 1875, and the neoclassical revival-style Hotel McCreery, where weary early-20th-century railroad travellers once stayed.

Follow the story of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railwayat the Hinton Railroad Museum and admire the elegant Campbell FlannaganMurrellHouseMuseum, one of the town’s oldest surviving residences.

Located next to the wide New River, Hinton is popular among canoers, kayakers, fishermen and boaters. Watch the activity as you bike along riverfront trails. Escape to Bluestone State Park to fish and to hike along forested trails. Venture to the nearby Pipestem Resort State Park for golf, hiking and camping. In winter, hit the slopes of the Winterplace Ski Resort, about a 40-minute drive southwest of Hinton .

Back in town, browse the shops, which sell everything from antiques to outdoor gear. Several restaurants, some with river views, are also located here. Purchase tickets for a show or film at the Ritz Theatre, where the plush lobby looks much the same as it did during the theatre’s 1930s heyday.

To reach Hinton, ride an Amtrak train to the downtown station. While the town itself is walkable, renting a car will allow you easy access to the spectacular landscapes of nearby state parks.

The Guest House Inn on Courthouse Square

The Guest House Inn on Courthouse Square

3 out of 5
419 2nd Avenue, Hinton, WV
The price is RM604 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM604
RM683 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Hinton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions The Ritz Theatre and Hinton Railroad Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
We are over 70 and we did not have a bathroom in our room. I may have read this, but I don’t recall reading it. We would not have rented this room if I’d known it didn’t have a bathroom in the room. Luckily, the room we would have shared the bathroom with was not occupied, but we still had to go ...

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

The Guest House Inn on Courthouse Square
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley

2 out of 5
2130 Harper Rd, Beckley, WV
The price is RM377 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM377
RM422 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beckley. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,558 reviews)
Staff was friendly, good stay for the cost

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley
Econo Lodge Mt. Hope - Beckley

Econo Lodge Mt. Hope - Beckley

2 out of 5
127 Ontario Dr, Mount Hope, WV
The price is RM252 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
RM252
RM282 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mount Hope. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (251 reviews)
Room was clean. Good Breakfast. Smelled a bit musty but not too bad.

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Econo Lodge Mt. Hope - Beckley
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Brushcreek Falls RV Resort

Brushcreek Falls RV Resort

3 out of 5
5127 Eads Mill Rd, Princeton, WV
Stay at this 3-star golf cabin in Princeton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (99 reviews)
Beautiful cabin, very relaxing

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Brushcreek Falls RV Resort
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