Title: Things to Do in Summersville in 2026 | Expedia.com [Summersville Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Summersville.dx6140484)[Hotels in Summersville](https://expedia.com/Summersville-Hotels.d6140484.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Summersville](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Summersville.d6140484.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Summersville](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Summersville.d6140484.Car-Rental-Guide)[Summersville Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Summersville.d6140484.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Summersville ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Summersville Types of activities [Summersville Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Summersville.dx6140484) ![Summersville which includes a memorial, heritage architecture and military items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140484/877f22b0-32f8-4561-9943-5b92d19099d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Summersville which includes a small town or village, street scenes and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140484/d16e5776-49dc-4a38-ab0c-1b2d5fc46f0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Summersville showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140484/3bf9a2c3-0629-4846-b657-90ef790591f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Summersville which includes a small town or village and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091169/b6d82694-c682-477f-a331-ff16aa724d9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Massive Rock Wall Overlooking Summersville Lake in Summersville, West Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140484/5baf47c7-6a26-4e1e-bd9b-0d57c03439a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Summersville ### Tours & day trips [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![US East National Parks: Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51647346/434b1f0b-891d-48ba-a5ec-6aa0824e4cbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### US East National Parks: Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle 3h Free cancellation available $60 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/us-east-national-parks-driving-walking-audio-tour-bundle.a51647346.activity-details?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&swp=off) ![West Virginia: Lower New River Full-Day Rafting Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50479676/11f7fff2-24b9-4431-917f-d6a9ba4e19ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### West Virginia: Lower New River Full-Day Rafting Adventure 5h Free cancellation available $126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/west-virginia-lower-new-river-full-day-rafting-adventure.a50479676.activity-details?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&swp=off) ![New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49038674/3a1447ab-02cd-4a94-8d79-8edd28a0f954.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour 365d Free cancellation available $17 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-national-park-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a49038674.activity-details?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&swp=off) ![New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48603622/1997b017-3896-4f36-847c-2ae52fa720e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour 9h 6/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $16 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-national-park-audio-tour-guide.a48603622.activity-details?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&swp=off) ![Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of New River Gorge National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50812785/800f3b9e-33ef-4a6b-8601-a7c2eaf1e5d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of New River Gorge National Park 4h Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-of-new-river-gorge-national-park.a50812785.activity-details?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&swp=off) ![Summersville Lake: Kayak or SUP Rental with Gear](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51686954/587c9935-33ee-4d28-ab59-1af48f85eef6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Summersville Lake: Kayak or SUP Rental with Gear 12h Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/summersville-lake-kayak-or-sup-rental-with-gear.a51686954.activity-details?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![West Virginia: Lower New River Full-Day Rafting Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50479676/11f7fff2-24b9-4431-917f-d6a9ba4e19ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### West Virginia: Lower New River Full-Day Rafting Adventure 5h Free cancellation available $126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/west-virginia-lower-new-river-full-day-rafting-adventure.a50479676.activity-details?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&swp=off) ![Paddle Boarding or Kayaking Summersville Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50071209/4c81801f-7ffd-473c-9da9-ee24cd2db017.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paddle Boarding or Kayaking Summersville Lake 2h Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-guided-paddleboarding-and-kayaking.a50071209.activity-details?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&swp=off) ![Family Rafting in the New River Gorge National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4037010/ed51ca04-73d1-4ba9-b6e5-22b6d39e440e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Family Rafting in the New River Gorge National Park 5h 10/10 11 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/family-rafting-in-the-new-river-gorge-national-park.a4037010.activity-details?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&swp=off) ![Summersville Lake and Kanawha Falls Paddle Boarding](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51033356/c17d2262-201f-43d8-a180-014fb6b2cd9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Summersville Lake and Kanawha Falls Paddle Boarding 2h Free cancellation available $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/summersville-lake-and-kanawha-falls-paddle-boarding.a51033356.activity-details?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&swp=off) ![National Park Whitewater Rafting in New River Gorge WV](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2477473/5320f320-f276-43e3-875f-256f2cee905b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### National Park Whitewater Rafting in New River Gorge WV 6h 10/10 19 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $109 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/national-park-whitewater-rafting-in-new-river-gorge-wv.a2477473.activity-details?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48603622/1997b017-3896-4f36-847c-2ae52fa720e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour 9h 6/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $16 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-national-park-audio-tour-guide.a48603622.activity-details?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&swp=off) ![New River Gorge: TimberTrek Adventure Park Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52088982/2d358287-a85e-4274-bd83-5df2b172212d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### New River Gorge: TimberTrek Adventure Park Entry Ticket 3h Free cancellation available $60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-timbertrek-adventure-park-entry-ticket.a52088982.activity-details?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&swp=off) ![Tree Tops Zip Line Canopy Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48940317/57a9e2e8-1a73-497f-b827-9e6a4ee123ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tree Tops Zip Line Canopy Tour 3h 10/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $92 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-zip-line-canopy-tour.a48940317.activity-details?&rid=6140484&location=Summersville&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Summersville | Number of things to do | 12 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-national-park-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a49038674.activity-details): $16 | | Top 5 things to do | [Tree Tops Zip Line Canopy Tour](/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-zip-line-canopy-tour.a48940317.activity-details)[Family Rafting in the New River Gorge National Park](/things-to-do/family-rafting-in-the-new-river-gorge-national-park.a4037010.activity-details)[New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-national-park-audio-tour-guide.a48603622.activity-details)[New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-national-park-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a49038674.activity-details)[Summersville Lake and Kanawha Falls Paddle Boarding](/things-to-do/summersville-lake-and-kanawha-falls-paddle-boarding.a51033356.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-national-park-audio-tour-guide.a48603622.activity-details)[New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-national-park-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a49038674.activity-details)[Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of New River Gorge National Park](/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-of-new-river-gorge-national-park.a50812785.activity-details) | | With kids | [Summersville Lake and Kanawha Falls Paddle Boarding](/things-to-do/summersville-lake-and-kanawha-falls-paddle-boarding.a51033356.activity-details)[New River Gorge: TimberTrek Adventure Park Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-timbertrek-adventure-park-entry-ticket.a52088982.activity-details)[Paddle Boarding or Kayaking Summersville Lake](/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-guided-paddleboarding-and-kayaking.a50071209.activity-details) | ## What to do in Summersville --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Summersville? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Summersville ![Sunset colors on Summerville Lake - West Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/934729051856310272/f673b861-6583-4ae5-b373-53a057ff2d5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Summersville-Lake-State-Park-Summersville.d934729051856310272.Vacation-Attraction) ![Carnifex Ferry State Park, American Civil War battle site in West Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658184/935590e5-ca01-4466-8705-728530928b9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park 5/5(3 reviews) Learn about the local history of Summersville with a stop at Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the rafting opportunities. [](https://expedia.com/Carnifex-Ferry-Battlefield-State-Park-Summersville.d553248621532658184.Vacation-Attraction) ![Summersville Lake is a reservoir in West Virginia. Lake is formed by a rock-fill dam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/934729550741782528/190aa0ed-7df2-4c6d-bb44-4c7e859c38e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Summersville Lake Recreation Area Explore the great outdoors at Summersville Lake Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Summersville. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Summersville-Lake-Recreation-Area-Summersville.d934729550741782528.Vacation-Attraction) #### Summersville Regional Medical Center Though Summersville Regional Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Summersville while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Summersville-Regional-Medical-Center-Summersville.d624555001698390016.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nicholas County Veterans' Memorial Park 4/5(3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Nicholas County Veterans' Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Summersville. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Nicholas-County-Veterans-Memorial-Park-Summersville.d553248621555737219.Vacation-Attraction) #### Summersville Arena & Conference Center Learn about the events happening at Summersville Arena & Conference Center during your trip to Summersville. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Summersville-Arena-Conference-Center-Summersville.d740675436316352512.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kirkwood Winery 4.5/5(4 reviews) You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Kirkwood Winery during your travels to Summersville. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Kirkwood-Winery-Summersville.d553248621555737221.Vacation-Attraction) #### Elizabeth Stephenson Memorial Library Elizabeth Stephenson Memorial Library is just one of the places to see in Summersville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Elizabeth-Stephenson-Memorial-Library-Summersville.d934729752900956160.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nicholas Memorial Golf Course 5/5(1 review) Enjoy a round of golf in Summersville at Nicholas Memorial Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Nicholas-Memorial-Golf-Course-Summersville.d553248621555737218.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Summersville ![MAY 8, 2023, ANSTED WEST VIRGINIA, USA - Route 16 goes over New River in West Virginia surrounded by green forest in spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/56110/2572cd83-7e7a-4844-ae98-dc0dfb587d74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ansted ![Long Point at Summersville Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635056394282/9fd1a3eb-627b-45c7-8d58-4798e6e56afa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mount Nebo ![Big Ditch Lake , Cowen West Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000461218/6c910742-10b6-4351-a48a-8ff459626578.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cowen ![View to The Darby Canyon in Victor Idaho, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635592840439/83d3d3d5-6f50-4e34-8b30-1ffa7c5d4beb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Victor ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Summersville worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Summersville? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Summersville? ### Is three days enough to stay in Summersville? ### What are some activities to do in Summersville with kids? > - [Summersville Lake and Kanawha Falls Paddle Boarding](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/summersville-lake-and-kanawha-falls-paddle-boarding.a51033356.activity-details) > - [New River Gorge: TimberTrek Adventure Park Entry Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-timbertrek-adventure-park-entry-ticket.a52088982.activity-details) > - [Paddle Boarding or Kayaking Summersville Lake](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-guided-paddleboarding-and-kayaking.a50071209.activity-details) ### What to do in Summersville for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Summersville? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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