It’s well known that West Virginia has some cool small towns, like Fayetteville, Lewisburg, and Shepherdstown. Fewer people are familiar with Williamson… and that’s a shame! This little town in Mingo county has history, nature, and great dining, and is most definitely worth a visit.
Williamson is a city in Mingo County along the Tug Fork River.
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It has one of the largest rail yards in West Virginia, built to serve the coal industry.
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There’s an interesting structure downtown… a building made entirely of coal!
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Inside you’ll find the Chamber of Commerce, with tourist information and souvenirs.
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Williamson has access to the historic Hatfield-McCoy trail system, popular with ATV drivers.
Hatfield McCoy Trails/Facebook You can also hike, bike, or ride horses on the trails.
After wandering around town and the trails, of course you’ll be hungry. 34:Ate is a great spot for lunch.
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The restaurant serves creative and locally sourced salads, soups, sandwiches, and desserts.
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You’ll also want to try Sazon Mexican Restaurant.
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Here you’ll find plenty of authentic and flavorful Mexican dishes.
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If you visit on a Saturday, be sure to check out the Farmers Market, filled with locally grown produce and artisan crafted goods.
City of Williamson
If you need a place to stay, check out the historic Mountaineer Hotel.
WikiMedia Commons/Sydney Poore and Russell Poore It’s had dozens of famous guests since it was built in 1925.
Or you can try the Hatfield McCoy House.
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This bed and breakfast is filled with historical pictures and artifacts from the infamous Hatfield-McCoy Feud.
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These are just some highlights of what you’ll find in Williamson. Check out the city website for a suggested itinerary for how to spend a weekend.
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City of Williamson
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Hatfield McCoy Trails/Facebook
You can also hike, bike, or ride horses on the trails.
34:Ate/Facebook
Sazon Mexican restaurant/Facebook
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It’s had dozens of famous guests since it was built in 1925.
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Want to explore more cool towns in West Virginia? Check out this list of towns that you may not have heard of.
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