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Hinton (West Virginia)

City in West Virginia, US

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Overview

Hinton is a city in Summers County, West Virginia, population 2,266 (2020). It borders the southern edge of New River Gorge National Park, and acts as an anchor to its southern end, being the closest town to Sandstone Falls and the park's Sandstone Visitors Center, located near exit 139 off I-64.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat3 places

River City Grill & Pub
Address
422 Hinton Bypass
Market on Courthouse Square
Address
200 Ballengee St
Lucky Rivers Cafe and Catering
Address
213 2nd Av

Sleep2 places

Guest House Inn on Courthouse Square
Address
421 2nd Av
Rivers Edge Inn
Address
3427 Greenbrier Dr

Shop3 places

Otter & Oak
Downtown boutique with clothing, local products and art.
Address
302 2nd Av
Hinton Outfitters
Address
221 Temple St #1
Botany Tropicals
Tropical plants, etc.
Address
321 3rd Av

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Getting around

While the historic center of Hinton is compact and walkable, an automobile is necessary to explore the surrounding areas.

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Raleigh County Memorial Airport

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UnderstandHinton 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.

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Get aroundWhile the historic center of Hinton is compact and walkable, an automobile is necessary to explore the surrounding areas.

SeeHinton's downtown is a National Historic District and has several restaurants, shops, historical points of interest and B&B/hotels.

DoNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve is directly adjacent to the north of Hinton.

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Eat" It is well-known, in addition to its chili dogs, for having a far more extensive menu than most Dairy Queens, including steak hoagies and country-fried chicken dinners.

SleepThere are several campgrounds as well as small B&B's in the vicinity of Hinton

ConnectThe Hinton News has been published in Hinton since 1902. https://hintonnews.com

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