Getaway Guides & Helpful Resources
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Hiking Through History
New river gorge eco tours
longpoint trail
Endless Wall Trail
Here's a little insider info on the two most popular trails in the New River Gorge (must sees!) and other guides we created to help you experience the deep and rich history or the region.
Hiking Trail Info & Recommendations
New River Gorge Explorer: 5 Day Itinerary
Enjoying Nature
Waterfalls you can drive to
Choose your own adventure
The New River Gorge National Park & Preserve is full of fascinating natural, cultural and adventure activities. We created these extensive lists to help you find the perfect activites for your getaway.
Plan for Many Park Adventures
Best spots to get the shot in New River Gorge.
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.
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Anniversary Getaway Guide
Where to Eat & Drink
What makes Fayetteville so special?
Our guests have called it mountain top magic, small town charm, and “that Fayetteville vibe.” All we know for sure is that It brings out the best in people. Without a doubt, it brings out the best in us.
The Coolest Small Town - Fayetteville, WV
Fayetteville is known for its great restaurants and delicious food. Get all the details on our favorite culinary hot spots in this info-packed guide.
Adventures for your taste buds, too.
Our West Virginia Art Fund
The Meaning Behind the Names
The History of the Building
"Creating Lafayete Flats" - the book
If you are looking for a great place to stay that is unique and close to all the major attractions in the New River Gorge National Park, then Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals is it!
The Place to Stay in the New River Gorge
Our recent adventures in this magical place called the New River Gorge
Lafayette Flats Blog
As West Virginia Master Naturalists and avid hikers, we often traveled from our home in Charleston, WV to the New River Gorge to explore and connect with nature. We’d finish an adventurous day of waterfall chasing or mushroom hunting with a delicious meal from one of Fayetteville’s wonderful restaurants and then we’d reluctantly make the hour-long drive home.
We always wanted to stick around, relax after dinner and spend the night, but we’d grown accustomed to the creature comforts of home – things we just couldn’t find in the area’s cabins or hotels. We thought about buying a house to use when we could and rent when we couldn’t, but we just got more and more excited about sharing the West Virginia we know, the real West Virginia, with guests from all over the world.
Then we saw this big ol’ building right in the heart of Fayetteville and fell in love with its history, convenience and beauty. It was constructed from New River Gorge sandstone in 1904 to be the Bank of Fayette. By the time we acquired it, the interior was in pretty bad shape from years of neglect. But we started thinking bigger, bought the building, and dove headfirst into a massive remodel.
We spent 2013 renovating this historic building to create Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals and opened for the business at the beginning of the 2014 tourist season. We like to say that we cater to curious travelers – couples who enjoy the cultural details in Lafayette Flats and appreciate our proximity to the small-town charm of Fayetteville and the beauty of the New River Gorge, both of which are just right outside our front door.
