Hardy County West Virginia Tourism

Create an album of memories with travels and adventures Hardy County from paddling down the trough, to hiking through our forests, to sharing a romantic weekend at a bed and breakfast.

You can around a tour of 10 Civil War markers and top it off with a delightful serving of arts and crafts at the Lost River Artisans Cooperative.

West Virginia is the only state born out of the Civil War and Hardy County, which borders three Virginia counties was right on the divide. As a result, our county is home to many fascinating sites of interest, including a battlefields, historic homes and cemeteries and parks.

You can tour some of our homes during our county’s signature event: Heritage Weekend, which is held annual during the last full weekend in September. As a part of the event, you can experience natural history and beauty by a ride through The Trough on the Potomac Eagle. There are only two ways through The Trough – canoe or train – and the ride is gorgeous in early fall. Eagles are sighted on 90% of Trough excursions.

Lovers of local crafts and Appalachian art will delight in the discovery of the Lost River Artisans Cooperative. Stay at one of Lost River’s signature bed and breakfasts for the Co-Op’s Fiber Festival over Memorial Day. At the Fiber Festival you can see how sheep are sheared and their wool turned to thread.

Camping enthusiasts can visit Lost River State Park or Trout Pond in the George Washington National Forest. The serene beauty of the hills and valleys is a wonderful starting location for outdoor family adventures like canoeing, rock climbing, fishing and geocaching.

Whether you desire a porch swing or a full tilt climb, plan to Visit Hardy, where our County is Your Country.