Things to do in Nicholas County

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Ansted: New River Gorge Jet Boat Tour with Shuttle

Ansted: New River Gorge Jet Boat Tour

$45
per adult
Ansted: New River Gorge Jet Boat Tour
Jet Boat Adventure on the New River Gorge

Jet Boat Adventure on the New River Gorge

$51
per adult
Jet Boat Adventure on the New River Gorge
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Family Rafting in the New River Gorge National Park

Family Rafting in the New River Gorge National Park

Activity duration is 5 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $99 per adult
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New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
6.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $16 per traveler*
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US East National Parks: Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle

US East National Parks: Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $60 per traveler*
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Summersville Lake: Kayak or SUP Rental with Gear

Summersville Lake: Kayak or SUP Rental with Gear

Activity duration is 12 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $85 per adult
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Summersville Lake State Park

You can take time to visit Summersville Lake State Park during your travels to Summersville. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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Popular day trips from Nicholas County

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Richwood

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Ansted

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Mount Nebo

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Sutton

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Summersville

A town with historic buildings, a river, and a train track.

Clendenin

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Cowen

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Gauley Bridge