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The view from Just Far Enough's deck is peaceful and refreshing. Great
for a cook-out on a summer's eve or just relaxing away from the hustle
and bustle.
Fall foliage along Hoy Road is invariably glorious. Come
take it in—peak
foliage is generally late September through the latter half of October.
A ride on the Potomac
Eagle Scenic Railroad, which runs daily in October, is a terrific option
for taking in fall's glory.
Check out the Special Halloween Train
Sat. Oct. 31, 2009
Things to Do: Get Away...Come Enjoy Yourself
- RELAX!
- Take a leisurely stroll (Hoy Road affords many enjoyable vistas)
- Take a nap
- Gaze at the stars (you can really see them here and they're glorious!)
- Read a book at leisure (bring your own or choose one from our shelves)
- Get a massage (by appointment)
- Go for a swim, workout and/or massage at Hampshire Wellness & Fitness Center on a day pass, or, between Memorial Day and Labor Day visit the Romney City Pool for outdoor swimming.
- Play a game or assemble a puzzle—we provide several for your enjoyment.
- Watch the wildlife—birds, deer, squirrels, and chipmunks are regularly seen on the property and the occasional possum, raccoon and other critters visit.
- Explore WV's oldest county (Hampshire, 1754) and town (Romney)
- Bring your bike to ride (around the country roads or the C&O Canal is within 40-minute drive)
- Go fishing (fishing and hunting licenses easily obtained online).
- Paddle a canoe or kayak on the South Branch of the Potomac, North, or Cacapon Rivers
- Hike along our country roads or at one of Hampshire County's four Wildlife Management Areas, at the Paw Paw Tunnel, or take a guided hike at Ice Mountain Nature Conservancy Preserve
- Explore a corn maze at Arnold Farm
- Take a picnic to Central Hampshire Park (horseshoes, ball fields, pavillions and playground equipment) or Hampshire Park (tennis courts, pavillions and playground equipment)
- Play golf (Rock Harbor, Cacapon State Park, or Mill Creek, each approximately 40 miles)
- Visit an alpaca farm to meet and learn about these lovely gentle creatures (by appointment)
- Visit Gourmet Central to see how delectable sauces, dressings, jams, jellies and more are created for entities such as the world-famous Greenbrier Resort, and claim some samples of your own.
- Visit a local winery or orchard (by appointment) or the Romney Farmers Market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
- Take an art class at Glass House Studio or just bring your art supplies and be inspired by the surroundings! Maybe bring a group of artist friends for a plein aire experience...
- Ride the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad (304-424-0736, May-October: Saturday, October: Daily)
- Visit Taggart Hall Visitors Center & Civil War Museum and the Fort Mill Ridge Trenches and the Davis History House Civil War Museum.
- Tour Indian Mound Cemetery and see one of the first Confederate Memorials
- Visit Fort Edwards' Visitors Center (French & Indian War-era site) and the Capon Bridge/Cacapon Valley Museum
- Ride a horse or watch a horseshow at Crystal Valley Ranch
- Search for a treasure at local antique/gift/collectibles shops (Dan's Antiques, Country Cottage Antiques, 4As Gallery, Anderson's Corner, Dillon's Country Treasures, Mountain Tyme, B-Belle's Boutique, Sugar Magnolia's, MadeByUs Childrens Wear Factory Outlet, Janet's Crafts & Collectibles, Bent River Woodworks, Romney Florist & Ironworks, Rio "Mall" & Antiques, Front Porch Primitives, South Branch Artisans at the Potomac Eagle Station and more)
- Take a day trip to Smoke Hole Caverns, Smoke Hole Recreation Area, Seneca Rocks, Seneca Caverns, Dolly Sods, Canaan Valley State Park, Blackwater Falls State Park Lost River State Park, Cacapon State Park, Greenland Gap Nature Conservancy Preserve, Berkeley Springs and Martinsburg, WV, Cumberland, MD, Winchester, VA.
- Enjoy a local fair or festival
- Take in a live concert at The Bottling Works or other music or arts offering in the county. (See what's on the schedule)
- Go hunting at one of Hampshire County's four Public Wildlife Management Areas or at North River Retreat, a private preserve.
- Check out the spectacular West Virginia fall foliage on the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad excursion or just driving Hampshire County's country roads. Reservations fill up fast for late September/October, so call early to ensure your stay.
- Jump in a pile of leaves like you used to as a kid!
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Map courtesy WV Division of Tourism.
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