We still have several weeks of summer heat left. Summertime can be oppressively hot and humid in West Virginia, but there’s one tiny town that’s the perfect place to escape the high temperatures. Davis, WV, has the highest elevation in the state, and cooler than average temperatures. It’s a great place to take a day trip for some adventure and exploration.
Davis is a little town in Tucker County with a population of just under 700 people.
WikiMedia Commons/Tim Kiser For a small town, Davis has a surprising number of cute little shops and restaurants, making a walk down the street a fun adventure.
Its high elevation and surrounding natural wonders make it a great spot for a summer day trip.
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Blackwater Falls State Park is just outside the town, with stunning waterfalls that can be seen with just a short walk.
Flickr/Brook Ward
Or you can explore outside town with Mountain trail rides.
TripAdvisor/DeeDee003 The horses travel into Canaan Valley for a unique adventure. Mountain trail rides is located at 255 Freeland Rd, Davis, WV 26260-8082. Call 304-866-4652 for reservations.
Drive a few miles north of Davis, and you can visit West Virginia’s tiniest state park.
WikiMedia Commons/Mikeroetto Fairfax Stone Historical Monument State Park commemorates a boundary stone that was set in 1746 to separate West Virginia (then Virginia) from Maryland. The little park is just 4 square acres.
After your outdoor exploration, stop back in town at The Ice Cream Shop for some cool treats.
the ice cream shop in Davis WV/Facebook
In addition to ice cream, they also serve dairy-free popsicles made with fresh fruit.
the ice cream shop in Davis WV/Facebook The Ice Cream Shop is located at 451 William Ave Davis, WV 26260.
Click here for even more things to do in Davis, or visit the nearby town of Thomas for even more exciting adventures!
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For a small town, Davis has a surprising number of cute little shops and restaurants, making a walk down the street a fun adventure.
TripAdvisor/Tucker County, West Virginia
Flickr/Brook Ward
TripAdvisor/DeeDee003
The horses travel into Canaan Valley for a unique adventure. Mountain trail rides is located at 255 Freeland Rd, Davis, WV 26260-8082. Call 304-866-4652 for reservations.
WikiMedia Commons/Mikeroetto
Fairfax Stone Historical Monument State Park commemorates a boundary stone that was set in 1746 to separate West Virginia (then Virginia) from Maryland. The little park is just 4 square acres.
the ice cream shop in Davis WV/Facebook
The Ice Cream Shop is located at 451 William Ave Davis, WV 26260.
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