This January our small mountain town is launching Fayetteville Creates, a town-wide artist residency that leverages our tourism assets to benefit both creatives and the local community. We are thrilled to be part of this visionary project.

We get this question all the time: “Is winter a good time to visit the New River Gorge?” Our answer is always the same—absolutely. Winter brings crisp air, quiet trails, and wide-open views you simply can’t get any other time of year.

We are highlighting New River Gorge souvenirs that serve as a memento for you AND support West Virginia artisans AND Fayetteville, WV small business owners. Win, win, win!

An anniversary getaway is not just an escape from your routine; it’s an opportunity to deepen your connection by spending quality time together making memories. With these helpful tips and our insider info you can easily put together a stress free trip to New River Gorge National Park that you both will enjoy and remember […]

Quick trips are nice, but you’ll regret not staying longer. Use our 7-day itinerary to truly explore New River Gorge National Park – the natural beauty, the history, and the culture!

We are curious people, and the New River Gorge is full of curiosities. In a previous post we listed our 10 favorites, but this post contains 10 more, and we think these are even MORE curious! You be the judge.

There is so much great food here in Fayetteville, WV! These are ten of our favorite dishes from locally-owned restaurants. – This is 9/10 in our Top 10 blog post series celebrating our 10th anniversary.

Everybody loves Fayetteville, especially us. Here are our ten favorite things about this cool little town. – This is 6/10 in our Top 10 blog post series celebrating our 10th anniversary.

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Lafayette Flats, Shawn wrote a book about our journey from lovers of Fayetteville to tourism entrepreneurs. Have a peek!

We have a confession. One of the main reasons we invested in Fayetteville – buying and renovating the building that now houses Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals – was because we loved the food. Seriously. We both have enthusiastic palates. A few of our favorite Fayetteville dishes include Brussels sprouts from Secret Sandwich Society, homemade […]

Our handy photo guide will provide all the insider info you need to easily find the most photogenic locations in the New River Gorge National Park.