Hinton

Hinton, West Virginia, has been welcoming visitors since the town was founded in 1873. Hinton, with a population of only 2,785 people in 2019, is brimming with family-friendly activities and sights. This town is surrounded by natural beauty. Hinton is located at the confluence of the New, Greenbrier, and Bluestone rivers, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting and kayaking. The town has a long history as well. In fact, Hinton has one of the country's largest National Historic Districts. Much of it is railroad history. As the United States expanded and connected, the C&O railroad was based in Hinton and employed a large number of locals.

There is now a two-story railroad museum with 100 native wood sculptures by the late Charlie Permelia. If you're more of a doer, board your own train. Visitors can take a train on a scenic tour through the mountains during Hinton's Railroad Days, experiencing what train travel might have been like in the early days of its construction. The city also has a thriving art scene. It's easy to see how the natural beauty around them inspires so many local artists, and a visit to any of the Hinton galleries will reveal beautifully rendered pieces of the surrounding area. Hinton is lovely all year, but there's something special about visiting this quaint town in the fall, when the foliage spreads like wildfire across the forests. Hinton offers a scenic and relaxing getaway for the entire family, whether they enjoy history, art, or the outdoors.