Note: This is the third installment in LG Stores’ “Road Trip Musts” series. Read our Road Trip Musts: Southwestern West Virginia.
With the summer heat at its peak, it’s time to hit the road!
This month, we’re featuring some must-see Little General Stores locations along Interstate 68, near Morgantown, West Virginia. As you explore the beauty our state has to offer, be sure to fuel up and grab some grub at one of our 110 Little General Stores and branded quick service restaurants throughout the state.
Whether you’re headed to Downtown Morgantown’s attractions, Cheat River Outfitters to hit the rapids, or for a weekend of exploration at Cooper’s Rock State Forest, you can count on LG to supply all the travel necessities you need.
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Cheat River Outfitters (30 minute drive)
LG Store: 2397 Trap Spring Road, Grafton, WV 26354
Ready for summertime adventure? Outdoor adventures abound at Cheat River Outfitters, located along the Cheat Canyon section of the river. The canyon has 13 miles of whitewater adventure, leading to the Cheat Narrows, one of the best runs around! Enjoy fully guided whitewater rafting as well as swimming, rock jumping, rock climbing, paintball and riverside picnicking for a perfect day on the river all summer long.
Be sure to stop by one of our two local LG locations, just a half hour drive away from Cheat River Outfitters, to grab some snacks for your riverside picnic.
Coopers Rock State Forest (12 minute drive)
LG Store: 1314 Grafton Road, Morgantown, WV 26508
The Mountain State is a treasure-trove of state parks, a favorite summertime attraction for locals and tourists alike. Spanning Monongalia and Preston counties, Coopers Rock State Forest offers hiking trails, rock climbing, cross country skiing, fishing, bird watching and many more summertime favorites.
Fuel up for your summer adventure at one of West Virginia’s most expansive parks at our East Gate Plaza LG Location, located just ten minutes outside the park.
Downtown Morgantown Walking Tour (2 minute drive, 10 minute walk)
LG Store: 600 Willey Street, Morgantown, WV 26505
Discover the history and individuals that built a community along the banks of the Monongahela River, which would later become Morgantown. Through guided audio storytelling, explore the distinct architectural craftsmanship of early settlers to this river town. The audio Walking Tour is available at the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Before, after or during your walking tour, grab a refreshment at our LG Store location, just a 10 minute walk away from the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Mountain Man Axe Throwing (5 minute drive)
LG Store: 1157 Van Voorhis Road, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505
Ready to unleash your inner Mountaineer after a day of Appalachian adventure? Head to Mountainman Axe Throwing where you can try your arm, with the guidance of professional axe throwers in the Smash Room (Rage room) or Black Light Paint Room (Splatter Room).
Be sure to fuel up for the drive home at our LG Store location on Van Voorhis Road, just a five minute drive from this unique attraction.
We will see you on the road for more Road Trip Musts throughout the Mountain State!
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The 13 Arby’s restaurants franchised by Little General Stores were recently awarded $10,000 to grant to a nonprofit of their choice from The Arby’s Foundation.
We believe in investing in the future of Appalachia, and that is why we established the Little General Stores Scholarship Program over two decades ago and have donated over $175,000 to students since its inception.
Little General Stores, Inc. recently presented $75,000 to WVU Medicine Children’s to help support the hospital’s efforts in caring for patients and their families.
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