Davis Travel Guide

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Nestled in the heart of the West Virginia region, the charming town of Davis is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Surrounded by the stunning Appalachian Mountains, Davis offers a plethora of outdoor activities, from hiking and mountain biking to skiing and snowboarding in the winter months.

One of the town's main attractions is Blackwater Falls State Park, home to the iconic Blackwater Falls. Visitors can take in breathtaking views of the 57-foot cascade as it tumbles into the gorge below, or explore the park's network of hiking trails that wind through old-growth forests and rugged terrain. In the winter, the park transforms into a winter wonderland, with opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding.

For those seeking adventure, nearby Canaan Valley Resort State Park offers a range of activities, including zip-lining, rock climbing, and horseback riding. The Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge is also a must-visit, providing a habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species.

Davis is also a gateway to the Monongahela National Forest, a sprawling wilderness area with over 900,000 acres of unspoiled beauty. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the forest's extensive network of trails, which lead to scenic overlooks, hidden waterfalls, and peaceful mountain streams.

Alternative names: Population: ~660 pplArea: 1.83 mi²Elevation: 3084 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°7'42"N, 79°27'55"W

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West VirginiaUnited States

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Davis Top Attractions

Davis Attractions - What to See and Explore

Davis offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: WVHighlands Artisans Gallery, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Herman August Meyer House. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

39°7'43"N • 79°27'58"W
WVHighlands Artisans Gallery
Art gallery • Shopping • Museum
39°2'44"N • 79°26'46"W
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Natural attraction • Nature and wildlife • Park
39°7'49"N • 79°27'48"W
Herman August Meyer House
Herman August Meyer House is a historic home located at Davis, Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built about 1891, and is a 2 1/2 story, "T"-shaped, 5-bay central-passage I house of wood construction.

Day trips

Davis – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Davis, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Seneca Rocks (Monongahela National Forest), Elakala Falls (Monongahela National Forest), Spruce Mountain (Monongahela National Forest).

21 milesS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Seneca Rocks, Monongahela National Forest
Seneca Rocks is a large crag and local landmark in Pendleton County in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, United States. The south peak is one of a small number of peaks inaccessible except by technical rock climbing techniques on the East Coast of the United States.
2.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Elakala Falls, Monongahela National Forest
The Elakala Falls are a series of four waterfalls of Shays Run as it descends into the Blackwater Canyon in West Virginia. They are within Blackwater Falls State Park and are quite popular among photographers, with the ease of access for the first waterfall, and the relatively low traffic of the other waterfalls in the series.
30 milesS
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Spruce Mountain, Monongahela National Forest
Spruce Mountain, in eastern West Virginia, USA, is the highest ridge of the Allegheny Mountains. The "whale-backed" ridge extends for only about 16 miles, from northeast to southwest, but several of its peaks exceed 4,500 feet in elevation.
21 milesSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Smoke Hole Canyon, Monongahela National Forest
Smoke Hole Canyon — traditionally called The Smoke Holes and later simply Smoke Hole — is a rugged 20 miles long gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia, United States.
21 milesS
Museum, Vernacular architecture
Sites Homestead, Monongahela National Forest
The Sites Homestead, also known as the Wayside Inn or the Sites Inn, is located near Seneca Rocks, West Virginia. The log house was built by Jacob Sites circa 1839 below the Seneca Rocks ridge.