Beckley Lodging Near New River Gorge National Park
Nestled in the West Virginia mountains, the Country Inn & Suites Beckley hotel is located near several attractions, including Daniel Vineyards and New River Gorge National Park. As one of our guests, we invite you to enjoy the largest city in Raleigh County, West Virginia, only one hour from the Yeager Airport. Our hotel in Beckley is a perfect option for both leisure and business travelers. Guests can surround themselves with unbelievable mountain views and enjoy convenient access to top attractions.
While lodging in Beckley, be sure to visit these popular nearby attractions:
Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine (1.9 miles) This historic Beckley coal mine features daily tours and education about traditional Appalachian mining. Phone: (304) 256-1747
Daniel Vineyards (6.2 miles) Established in 1990, this winery offers wine tasting and spectacular event venues. It is a can't miss among Beckley attractions. Phone: (304) 252-9750
Mountain State University (3.2 miles) Located in downtown Beckley, MSU focuses on professionally oriented programs in business and technology, health and human services. Phone: (866) FOR-MSU1
New River Gorge National Park (9.3 miles) Try white water rafting in West Virginia! The New River Gorge is one of only fourteen American Heritage Rivers. Phone: (304) 465-0508
Soldiers Memorial Theatre Arts Center (2.8 miles) This non-profit visual and performing arts center offers classes, art exhibits and theatrical performances. Phone: (304) 253-2787
Tamarack (1.5 miles) This center is home to many native artisan crafts and also boasts a dining area featuring meals prepared by chefs trained at The Greenbriar. Phone: (304) 256-6843
Theatre West Virginia (18.6 miles) This outdoor theatre company in Beckley entertains the public throughout the summer. Phone: (304) 256-6800
Wildwood House Museum (1.8 miles) Visit the home of the city's founder, General Alfred Beckley. Tours available. Phone: (304) 256-1747
Nearby businesses are also available to meet your needs. The following are close to the hotel:
Body by Design Day Spa Phone: (304) 250-0015, Distance: 2.8 miles
Raleigh General Hospital Phone: (304) 256-4100 Distance: 1.5 miles
Directions to our Beckley lodging facilities from Yeager Airport:
Head northwest on Airport Rd
Take slight left at Greenbrier St/WV-114
Turn left to merge onto I-64 E/ I-77 S/W Virginia Turnpike toward Beckley
Take exit 44 for WV-3/Harper Rd toward Beckley
Turn right at Harper Rd/WV-3 W
Turn right at Harper Park Dr
About Beckley
The quaint village of Beckley is located in southern West Virginia and is the largest city in Raleigh County, the economic and social hub of the region. The town's Main Street features a lovely historic district, walking tours and ample shopping and dining opportunities. Coal mining has always been an important industry for the region - the town calls itself "The City with a Mine of Its Own." Beckley's Exhibition Coal Mine offers a historic look at the development of life and culture both inside and outside the mines. The exhibition features a late-18th century coal tour and miner's village. A ride in a working mine car gives visitors a firsthand view of an actual mine. For arts and crafts lovers, TAMARACK, West Virginia's largest showcase of handicrafts and culinary flavor, is just minutes away from Beckley. Nature lovers delight in the region's resplendent wildlife and outdoor activities. Nearby Winterplace Ski Resort is a favorite for wintertime adventures and Beckley's Fitzpatrick Park is a popular spring and summertime destination. Lake Stephens Park is also a choice locale for camping and horseback riding along the 300-acre Lake Stephens and throughout the surrounding parkland.
Did you know?
Coal mining has long been an integral part of the region's economy and culture and residents showcase this industrial past and local development in the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine & Coal Camp. Visitors can travel beneath the town in a maintained coal mine dating from the 19th century and see exhibitions of the development of mining and its impact on the local economy and residents' lives.