The Davis Loft Guidebook
Food Scene
Excellent food in a cozy atmosphere. They are known for their pizza.
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Sirianni's Café
474 William AveExcellent food in a cozy atmosphere. They are known for their pizza.
Before you leave Davis, make sure you visit The Billy! The retro, hip and cozy bar make you feel like you're in a different place. There's ample outdoor seating in the summer, too. Service is top notch.
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The Billy Motel & Bar
1080 William AveBefore you leave Davis, make sure you visit The Billy! The retro, hip and cozy bar make you feel like you're in a different place. There's ample outdoor seating in the summer, too. Service is top notch.
Best coffee scene in the area!! Big city vibes with small town charm.
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TipTop
130 State Hwy 32Best coffee scene in the area!! Big city vibes with small town charm.
Picnic
80 State Highway 32The place to go for tacos and hyper local to-go plates.
Family friendly restaurant. Serving Craft beer, liquor, wine, comfort food and homemade desserts, Live music on Saturdays.
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Wicked Wilderness Pub
128 5th StFamily friendly restaurant. Serving Craft beer, liquor, wine, comfort food and homemade desserts, Live music on Saturdays.
Smoked BBQ and weekend buffet at the Blackwater Lodge on the edge of the Blackwater Canyon. The restaurant is currently undergoing a major renovation so call before you go.
The Smokehouse at Blackwater Falls
1584 Blackwater Lodge RdSmoked BBQ and weekend buffet at the Blackwater Lodge on the edge of the Blackwater Canyon. The restaurant is currently undergoing a major renovation so call before you go.
Opened in 2020 and serves the freshest local ingredients from their meat to their bread and vegetables.
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Milo's Cafe and Restaurant
454 William AvenueOpened in 2020 and serves the freshest local ingredients from their meat to their bread and vegetables.
Quaint little sandwich shop with reasonable prices and locally sourced ingredients.
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Big Belly Deli
438 William AveQuaint little sandwich shop with reasonable prices and locally sourced ingredients.
The most famous joint in Thomas and Davis is a family-friendly cafe and music venue. No stop to the valley is complete without a visit to the Purple Fiddle. Don’t forget to stay for the live music.
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Purple Fiddle
96 State Hwy 32The most famous joint in Thomas and Davis is a family-friendly cafe and music venue. No stop to the valley is complete without a visit to the Purple Fiddle. Don’t forget to stay for the live music.
Jazzy comfort, farm-to-table food in the heart of Thomas.
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Farm Up Table
272 State Highway 32Jazzy comfort, farm-to-table food in the heart of Thomas.
The main dining room at Canaan Valley Resort offers daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner options every day throughout the year—as well as traditional holiday buffets. The glass-walled room features a panoramic view of the valley and a fireplace in the center, so every seat is the best one in the house.
Hickory Dining Room
230 Main Lodge RoadThe main dining room at Canaan Valley Resort offers daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner options every day throughout the year—as well as traditional holiday buffets. The glass-walled room features a panoramic view of the valley and a fireplace in the center, so every seat is the best one in the house.
Sightseeing
Absolutely stunning! Make sure to visit the falls and the view points. This is only 0.8 miles from the loft!
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Parque Estatal de las Cataratas de Blackwater
1584 Blackwater Lodge RdAbsolutely stunning! Make sure to visit the falls and the view points. This is only 0.8 miles from the loft!
The “Sods” to locals, is one of the most beautiful places in the eastern US and it sits atop the highest plateau in the eastern US.
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Dolly Sods
The “Sods” to locals, is one of the most beautiful places in the eastern US and it sits atop the highest plateau in the eastern US.
3,360 feet. Two mile trail (one mile, each way). Hike to the top of the highest point in Maryland via West Virginia.
Hoye-Crest
3,360 feet. Two mile trail (one mile, each way). Hike to the top of the highest point in Maryland via West Virginia.
2.4 mile, roundtrip, trail that takes you to the top of Table Rock, with panoramic views of Blackwater Canyon and the mountains.
Table Rock Trail
Table Rock Trail2.4 mile, roundtrip, trail that takes you to the top of Table Rock, with panoramic views of Blackwater Canyon and the mountains.
One of the best known landmarks in WV. The rocks rise 1,000 feet above the valley below and can be hiked or climbed to the top. This is a must do if you haven’t done before.
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Seneca Rocks
One of the best known landmarks in WV. The rocks rise 1,000 feet above the valley below and can be hiked or climbed to the top. This is a must do if you haven’t done before.
West Virginia’s top four season resort.
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Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center
230 Main Lodge RdWest Virginia’s top four season resort.
This might be one of the most photogenic spots in all of West Virginia and it’s often featured in many of the tourism magazines. It’s located in the Dolly Sods Wilderness.
Bear Rocks
This might be one of the most photogenic spots in all of West Virginia and it’s often featured in many of the tourism magazines. It’s located in the Dolly Sods Wilderness.
4,963 ft. The highest point in West Virginia! No trip to the area is complete without a stop here, especially if you also visit Seneca Rocks. Drive to the top and catch the sunset from the tower.
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Spruce Knob
4,963 ft. The highest point in West Virginia! No trip to the area is complete without a stop here, especially if you also visit Seneca Rocks. Drive to the top and catch the sunset from the tower.
Landmark of underground geological formations, with tours, gemstone mining & adventure caving.
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Seneca Caverns
3328 Germany Valley RdLandmark of underground geological formations, with tours, gemstone mining & adventure caving.
Once used to smoke meat by the Indians, make moonshine by the locals, it is now a huge show cave with tours and other attractions on site.
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Smoke Hole Caverns & Log Cabin Resort
8290 N Fork HwyOnce used to smoke meat by the Indians, make moonshine by the locals, it is now a huge show cave with tours and other attractions on site.
This hidden gem in the Monongahela National Forest provides one of the best views in the state of West Virginia.
Chimney Top
This hidden gem in the Monongahela National Forest provides one of the best views in the state of West Virginia.
40 ft Douglass and the smaller Albert Falls are very close to each other and less than 5 miles from the loft.
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Douglas Falls
Blackwater Canyon Trail40 ft Douglass and the smaller Albert Falls are very close to each other and less than 5 miles from the loft.
This is the state’s largest old-growth forest with trees over 100 ft tall and 16 ft in circumference. It is a National Natural Landmark.
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Cathedral State Park
This is the state’s largest old-growth forest with trees over 100 ft tall and 16 ft in circumference. It is a National Natural Landmark.
Great trail to walk if you walk to Blackwater Falls State Park and want to make a circle back into Davis before heading back to the loft.
Davis Trail
Great trail to walk if you walk to Blackwater Falls State Park and want to make a circle back into Davis before heading back to the loft.
This trail will take you to the beautiful Elakala Falls, located a short distance from the Blackwater Falls Resort and restaurant. If you want a bigger challenge, then head further down the stream to the larger drop of the two.
Elakala Trail, Blackwater Falls
1584 Blackwater Lodge RdThis trail will take you to the beautiful Elakala Falls, located a short distance from the Blackwater Falls Resort and restaurant. If you want a bigger challenge, then head further down the stream to the larger drop of the two.
Winter Activity
The longest sled run in the east. No need to bring your sled. Rent a sled from the hut and enjoy the groomed hills. If that doesn't interest you, then you can enjoy the miles of cross country skiing trails.
Blackwater Falls State Park Cross Country Ski Center and Sled Run
The longest sled run in the east. No need to bring your sled. Rent a sled from the hut and enjoy the groomed hills. If that doesn't interest you, then you can enjoy the miles of cross country skiing trails.
Constantly ranked as one of the best winter ski destinations in the country, White Grass doesn’t disappoint. Afterwards, enjoy slow cooked food and craft beers by the fire.
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White Grass
643 Weiss Knob Ski RdConstantly ranked as one of the best winter ski destinations in the country, White Grass doesn’t disappoint. Afterwards, enjoy slow cooked food and craft beers by the fire.
Grocery
Largest grocery store in the region and right down the road from the loft.
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Shop 'n Save Express
371 William AveLargest grocery store in the region and right down the road from the loft.
Dollar General
13668 Appalachian HwyRight next to the Shop n' Save.
Lots of hyper-local, delicious food sourced within 80 mile radius. Always worth supporting local as much as possible!
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Highland Market
737 William AveLots of hyper-local, delicious food sourced within 80 mile radius. Always worth supporting local as much as possible!
Brewery
Wood-fired flatbreads, bar food and house beers with mountain views in a low-key setting. This is a tried and true WV brewery.
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Mountain State Brewing Co
1 Nelson BlvdWood-fired flatbreads, bar food and house beers with mountain views in a low-key setting. This is a tried and true WV brewery.
Davis’ favorite brewery that pays homage to hops, brews with passion and embraces the town’s storied history as a former logging town.
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Stumptown Ales
390 William AveDavis’ favorite brewery that pays homage to hops, brews with passion and embraces the town’s storied history as a former logging town.
Team this stop with Cathedral State Park and/or Hoye-Crest and make it an outing. High Ground is a gem for the area. It is pet friendly, has ample indoor and outdoor seating and even live music.
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High Ground Brewing
102 Railroad AveTeam this stop with Cathedral State Park and/or Hoye-Crest and make it an outing. High Ground is a gem for the area. It is pet friendly, has ample indoor and outdoor seating and even live music.
Live Music
Purple Fiddle
96 State Hwy 32The best live music for miles around.
Coffee House
Charming coffeehouse featuring specialty java drinks, baked goods, light bites and a full bar.
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TipTop
130 State Hwy 32Charming coffeehouse featuring specialty java drinks, baked goods, light bites and a full bar.
Start your day at the Trailhead. Stop in for organic, local and fair-trade goods and local trail information.
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Trailhead Coffee Shop
438 William AveStart your day at the Trailhead. Stop in for organic, local and fair-trade goods and local trail information.