Experienced snow tubing and snowboarding for the first time during my visit to Snowshoe Mountain. I…read moredidn't stay on the actual resort, we had got an air bnb about 20 mins away. While on the resort though, I did like how the lodging looked. If I were to go back I definitely would instead just go ahead and stay on the mountain resort because driving through the woods / mountain to get to and from the resort to the air bnb was not fun at all; especially at night! Snow tubing: we went snow tubing during the night time. There weren't too many other people there during this time, so the line to keep tubing over and over wasn't much of a wait at all. I give the experience a 10/10 overall. It was fun and different. Snowboarding: when we first got into all our gear and equipment, we were just told to go outside. We were all under the impression that we would receive a tutorial or instructional presentation about first time snowboarding, but that did NOT happen. Had entirely no clue there was even a "practice" area until after I slipped and fell on the ice and my snowboard went flying down the mountain and into the woods. I went and got help from the emergency team who then informed us that there was a practice area to go to first. I ended up staying in that practice area the whole time and completely wasted my money on having a ski lift ticket. I thought a practice area would've been at the bottom of the mountain where we'd start at, so the ski lift ticket would be needed once you're comfortable and can go ski/snowboard from the very top but no, u start at (like get on the actual slope at) and the practice area are both mid - mountain. Overall the experience was a 7/10. It's possible I'll give Snowshoe another try in the future now that I've experienced what it's like. My overall rate of experience : 7/10

Had a fun day trip here skiing! Absolutely beautiful and certainly almost heaven. I can see why…read moreit's one of the top ski resorts on the east coast. Highly recommend

Best garlic bread ever very good pizza very good service there is good a playground and pool table…read more are there people are very nice and the place is very nice 10/10 recommend

The service here is incredible. We went two different days and had two different servers and both…read morewere very nice and gave us lots of ideas to do. The foods so delicious, which is why we went two days in a row. We were a group of 8 (4kids/4adults) that they were able to seat in the inclosed outdoor area and our kids played out their outdoor playground. We got the peppadew with shrimp, street corn with chicken and shrimp, the hot mama. Wings, the nachos (a must). Kids did the chicken sandwich. This is a must eat at.

This park is so pretty! And they keep it clean SO NO TRASH! There is a splash pad, tennis, and…read moretrails you can walk or bike on! 10/10

I am guessing this is about the Park itself. It is situated in the beautiful mountains of West…read moreVirginia not far from Beckley, WV. It has cabins/cottages to rent that are in the woods with all you would need! There is a beautiful golf course, restaurant, old time original farm, plenty of hiking trails, a lodge with an indoor pool, playgrounds, and a new splash pad which is almost complete. There is beautiful wildlife all around. It is a great spot for those vacationing and I highly recommend it!!!

Cute spot for some great hikes. The short trails are easy , but the moderate trails require…read morephysical fitness ability. My husband and I did about half of the cliffside trail. One of the other more difficult trails was significantly overgrown and a guide warned us of snakes and bees. Great views

Hiked the Cliffside Trail here and it was as good, and as tough, as any trail we did in nearby New…read moreRiver Gorge NP. This trail was carved along the rock side of the mountain. There were technical and sketchy parts of the hike where you need to pay attention for sure footing. Many nice runoffs and waterfalls along the out and back. And we even watch a ruckus of hawks getting into it in the cliffs above us!

Went tubing here yesterday with my family (who were all bundled up for winter weather, too much…read moreFlorida sand in our toes). You can book your reservation and sign your waivers online prior to arrival and then all you have to do is walk to the lodge area and get your lift tickets. You can book an all day pass or a selected 3 hour window. We opted for a window from 1200pm until 245pm. Note, the road to the resort has some pot holes and the parking lot is a gravel lot that is about a ten minute walk to the lodge. There is a shuttle that will drive you from the lot to the lodge but it fills up real quick. Once you get your pass you just walk out the door to the hill for tubing. The hill has eight to ten runs (a few were down bc the snow was melting). You will have to find a tube at the bottom or ask the staff for more. There is a lift to the top of the hill but the top was a little chaotic bc there was no staff up there keeping order and people will cut in or hold a lane. The run is pretty fast and it is a fun run down the hill. We were able to go 20-30 times in a three hour window with a break for a snack. The slope is equipped with snow makers but if they are on, they will blow snow and ice all over you (so goggles or glasses is a must). Good family adventure. They also offer skiing and snow boarding.

Great place with 28ish trails. The rental process was fairly easy and returning them was easy as…read morewell. There are lockers and various sizes that you could rent by the day and the ski lodge is fairly large. There is a cafe with burgers, pizza, chicken tenders or you can bring your own food. I was there Friday and Saturday night, the bar had a band playing both nights, and the prices of the beer were relatively reasonable.

We had a wonderful time at the Omni. It's a beautiful and well appointed property. We visited for…read moreNew Year's and attended their gala dinner, which was phenomenal. There are ample staff, and everyone was very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed everything we ate, from the quick serve breakfasts and sandwiches at Martha's cafe, to dinners at Woody's, the breakfast buffet, and the gala dinner. It was always easy to find something to eat or drink, with various levels of service/formality. The gym is well appointed, and we really enjoyed the outdoor pool and hot tub. The afternoon tea and cookies is very crowded, but fun. The evening movie was a fun activity, with popcorn and nice seating . One thing I really liked was the number of occupied public spaces. The lobby/foyer has live music in the evenings, occasional tea and coffee service, couches and fireplaces. The Christmas decorations were just gorgeous. We enjoyed walking around to see them all. We also really liked the vibes in the Presidential Lounge and had drinks there on several occasions, taking our time. We are not fancy people, and did find the hotel rather expensive, and definitely still felt nickeled and dimed at times. There is no included food/beverages, and only part of the complex is available/included in your cost. We were able to use part of the outdoor pool, and the indoor pool and fitness center. The mineral pools, onsite and off, are additional fees, as are all meals, most coffee, etc. Parking is not included, and is valet only. There are numerous daily activities, most of which are an additional charge. Many did look enjoyable, but we opted out of the $75 bourbon tasting and $75 yoga classes. When the Omni is on, they are ON, but, to my point above, once they start to miss, they just kind of shrug it off and the mistakes feel expensive. My date had bought me a massage, which came with a spa day pass, which is the only way to use the spa garden and on site springs. We didn't realize at first that I already had a day pass, so we went ahead and purchased one for him to enjoy the facilities as well. On our spa day, the hot water was out, which meant that a decent number of the indoor facilities were not enjoyable. There were no discounts or alternatives offered, just kind of - it's not working. We still had a very nice spa day, but would have enjoyed the indoor showers, and actually, showering off, in January, in cold water after using the mineral springs, was not fun. When we ordered room service, half of our order was forgotten, and again, we were presented with a brief apology and the full bill, even though it took an additional 20 minutes for the food to arrive and I had finished eating mine by then. The most stressful error was when the bell staff dropped the garment bag containing my black tie dress on the floor in the hall, and we found it there when we came back to the room! I was really upset about that, though we didn't call the desk as we were tired and I did have the dress in the end, but this could have ended quite differently. I will also say that the walls are PAPER thin. A rather loud family occupied the room next to us for part of our stay and we could hear EVERYTHING. The historic property is just lovely, and the service was really nice. If we were to return, we would likely stay for a shorter visit, but it was definitely worth a trip.

As a nearby local born and raised (Botetourt Co. hey), I remember driving past this beautiful…read moreresort and pressing my face to the windows to look on the school bus when we played Bath. Co. in volleyball. My husband wanted to come for a weekend getaway after Christmas and I was game. He's not from VA so I was looking forward to showing him around. I've visited for the day once almost 20 years ago and had lunch. This is a huge resort - and a lot of the amenities weren't really accessible to us that are outdoors - but, they did still have the heated outdoor and indoor spa pools open, ice skating, and some other things. My husband really wanted to try to ski or do snow tubing but none of that is open. The hotel was beautifully decorated for the Christmas holidays and they had trees everywhere - I probably saw over 25 trees and didn't even see them all - my baby girl loved exploring and running around the resort. They have a lot of activities throughout the day for children and families including evening entertainment in the lobby, children's activities, a photographer taking family portraits, game rooms, and multiple restaurants and shops. It is expensive to stay here - it's billed as a luxury resort - and it is beautiful, but it's in the actual middle of nowhere essentially and is a long drive on winding country roads. It's charming, but somewhat isolated and feels like a remnant of a bygone era. The spa building smelled awful, there was a lot of disarray there by the entrance, and the walkways and stairways aren't handicap/stroller accessible and several elevators weren't working making it difficult to navigate this huge resort easily/quickly to walk around with a stroller/toddler. Staff were hit or miss - staff at the restaurants were wonderful. Staff at reception and check-in were awful. We had communicated ahead of time that we had our baby and asked for early check-in and a crib/pack and play and both were confirmed. As we booked with our travel agent who gets perks with the hotel - early check-in was a part of our package anyway. We arrived around 4pm and our room was still no ready - we were placed in an area in the basement with no view and were not impressed at all. After my husband spoke to the front desk manager, we were moved to a different room with a gorgeous view and balcony. This room was spacious and much better. Still, they dropped the ball on several of the amenities we typically get through my agent (welcome letter, snack or amenities, breakfast, etc.). When we arrived the valet told my husband it was included with our stay at no charge, then my husband was charged $30 a day ($90) for our stay and was upset at checkout about being misled. It was a fun weekend but felt overpriced and the hotel needs some TLC in certain areas. I'm sure upkeep and maintenance is astronomical here, but the spa area was gross and the elevators and walking access are a huge issue.

We stop again for an overnight stay. It was a gorgeous night and we had beautiful views! Our host…read moreDave had the Fox Room ready for us. Since our last stay he renovated this room and did a wonderful job! Whenever traveling in the area this is the place to stay!!

Spent a lovely peaceful evening in the Bent Mountain Lodge at Copper Hill, Va. What a wonderful…read morediscovery tucked on the crest of a Blue Ridge mountain with spectacular views and serene surroundings. The Lodge was so comfortable and hosts, David and Ginger McDonald, were so friendly and accommodating. It was the perfect respite from a tiresome and anxiety filled week of packing for a move. I slept like a baby in a bed so comfy I wanted to take it home. Although it was rainy and the fog kept us from exploring outdoors the warm ambiance inside the lodge and time spent with family made this a sweet and memorable experience. The lodge has been there for quite a while but David and Ginger, the new owners, are determined to make it a haven for guests and a destination for the area. They went out of their way to welcome us...even offering to drive down the mountain thru heavy fog to pick up our dinner we ordered! Totally unexpected and certainly above and beyond the duty of a host! Loved it! Can't wait to find an excuse to visit again.

I like this place a lot. They have great drink options, nice staff, and good food. The pepadew…read morepizza is our favorite

Pros: Excellent, fast service…read moreDelicious pizzas with lots of options to choose from. We got a margherita pizzat and another with half Peppadew and half steak and mushroom. All were gobbled up quickly! Adult beverages available Love the decor Cons: Limited seating, especially for large parties Parking can be tough in the area Pro tip: Try the pizza skins appetizer - like potato skins but on a pizza!

Little Sicily - A Mediterranean Hug After a Long Day on the Trails…read more After hiking all day, stumbling upon Little Sicily felt like the universe handing us a tiny edible gift. Beckley surprised us once again, this spot turned out to be such a delicious treasure that we kept coming back like well-trained food pilgrims. The food was fantastic. Truly. Some of the best chicken shawarma, hummus, and tabouli I've had in ages, fresh, flavorful, and made with clear love. The kind of meal that makes your tired hiking muscles perk up and whisper, "Oh yes, this is the good life." Service was friendly, warm, and helpful with recommendations, the kind of staff who genuinely wants you to enjoy what you order. Honestly, I found myself wishing we had a place like this back home so I could grab big platters for a party and impress everyone without lifting a finger. A traveler can dream. A great little spot, comforting and delicious, exactly what you hope to find when you're hungry, tired, and ready to be fed well.

A local, family-owned restaurant. We eat here fairly frequently. The douby-douby bread is…read morefantastic! Probably one of the best pizzas in the area; the shwarma is awesome too.

My husband and I stayed here for a week for our anniversary and it was we the best decision we…read moremade! The cabin was an escape from the world. Anna was very welcoming and even baked us cookies as a welcome present. The cabin was spacious enough for us two, and the hot tub was the main attraction. We loved the fireplace, especially in 20-30 degree weather, sitting by the fireplace reading was our nightly routine. There are a lot of hikes and attractions nearby to do during the day, so no worries about getting bored. The cabin had all the utilities we could need, plenty of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and everything you could possibly need in the fully working kitchen. Overall we spent a very relaxing week and can't wait to come back when it's warmer!

Full disclosure: I work with these guys and have been friends with them for many years…read more That being said, my reviews would be no different. I have held meetings in their large cabin, and also held our wedding in the Meadows and would do so again without hesitation. Great location with attention to detail given to the cabin placement. Surrounded by woods, unique cabins and great service.