From Petersburg south, the route enters the Seneca Rocks National Recre-ation Area. At the majestic Seneca Rocks, you’ll begin to climb mountain roads, then turn north through the South Fork Valley. Follow the river to Moorefield then onto Old Route 55, a less traveled, scenic ride. Beyond Wardensville, head west on US RT 50, a national coast to coast road twist-ing and bending its way across WV, mostly as a two-lane trek. Turning south, you will finish the route traveling along a winding, rolling country road.
Cheetah B’s Exceptional steaks, burgers, ribs and seafood. A great stop for friends & family! Beside American Legion. 2099 N. Fork Hwy Petersburg; (681) 892-0345; www.cheetahbs.com.
Mountain Top Truck Stop A variety of American comfort Food in a family friendly restaurant. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, specials & buffets. Open daily. 22700 Northwestern Pike, Romney; (304) 822-5918.
Better Times Bar & Grill “Good friends, great food … better times.” Enjoy steaks, burgers & cold beer served at full-service bar or in res-taurant. Open Daily. 716 N Main St, Moorefield; (304) 530-4070; @BetterTimes2016.
O’Neill’s “Eat, Drink & Be Merry.” American fare for lunch & “Din-ner at its Finest.” Rib-eyes, burgers & homemade desserts. Full ser-vice bar. Daily specials. Open Mon – Sat. 614 N Main St, Moore-field; (304) 530-2727.
B-Belle’s Boutique Romney’s most unique gift shops. Apparel, jewelry, home décor, garden, & largest selection of WV University products in the area – B-Belles has you covered. Open Mon – Sat. 332 E. Main St., Romney, (304) 822-8002.
Flying Squirrel Farm & Rada Craft Distillery Green-cycle farming. Corn, sorghum, grapes, nut & fruit trees for eating & distillation of whiskey, gin, brandies, rum & moonshine. May–Nov; Tue–Sat or by appt, 134 Rada Rd, Rada, (202) 815- 6907; www.flyingsquirrelranch.com.
City of Petersburg Park Pavilions with fireplaces, basketball, base-ball field, gazebo, swimming pool with dives and slide; walking trail on the nearby flood control dike; 51 Park St. Petersburg; (304) 257-1725
Davis House Museum One of the oldest buildings in Petersburg, dating c.1840; purchased by Methodists Congregation 1890 then by the Grant County Historical Society in 2011; houses a museum of area artifacts; 105 N Main St., Petersburg.
Fort Mulligan Well preserved earthen fort. Visit the interpretive site, walk the trails and read the history of the unfolding Civil War events. Additional markers nearby. Adjacent to GC Hospital off US RT 28/55.
Hometown Christmas Petersburg A celebration held in City Park. Music, activities, cookies and cocoa; Free; early Dec; 51 Park St. Petersburg; (304) 257-9266.
Davis House Built c.1798. Home to Davis family. Two sons fought in the Civil War, one for the Confederacy & one for the Union. Mu-seum with Civil War artifacts & period furnishings. Tours arranged at the Public Library. 197 W Main St, Romney, (304) 822-3185.
Ft. Mill Ridge Civil War Trenches Among the best-preserved civil war trenches in the nation. Built by Union troops, the fort has an outer ring of entrenchments and a central redoubt for artillery. Trail brochure available. Open dawn to dusk; (304) 822-4320; US RT 50 near Core Road.
Moorefield Town Park Tennis courts, ball fields, walking trails, swimming pool, festivals. Reserve your shelter or gazebo for sum-mer picnics. 226 Spring Ave, Moorefield; (304) 530-2420.
Whipple Truss Bridge Built in 1874 on US RT 50 near Romney. Moved in 1938 to west of Capon Springs over Cacapon River. In use until 1991. Oldest of the few Whipple Trusses left in WV. On National Register of Historic Places.
Driving Tour of Pendleton County Travel our roads to learn about the countryside’s heritage. Driving tour CD takes you on the beat-en path to explore rural towns & listen to stories. Brochures & CD’s (for sale) at Pendleton Co Chamber of Commerce & online. www.visitpendleton.com.
Seneca Caverns Open since 1928. Spectacular natural formations of flowstone & calcite crystal. Experienced guides for ¾-mile walk-ing tour. Bring jacket: Caverns are 54º. On premises, gemstone mine for kids, restaurant & gift shop. www.senecacaverns.com.
Treasure Mountain Festival 20,000+ visitors come to view re-en-actment of burning of Fort at Fort Seybert. Grand parade, crafters, food vendors. Saturday night concert. 3rd weekend in September. www.treasuremountainfestival.com.
Seneca High
Approximately 202 miles
From Petersburg south, the route enters the Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area. At the majestic Seneca Rocks, you’ll begin to climb mountain roads, then turn north through the South Fork Valley. Follow the river to Moorefield then onto Old Route 55, a less traveled, scenic ride. Beyond Wardensville, head west on US RT 50, a national coast to coast road twisting and bending its way across WV, mostly as a two-lane trek. Turning south, you will finish the route traveling along a winding, rolling country road.
Cheetah B’s Exceptional steaks, burgers, ribs and seafood. A great stop for friends & family! Beside American Legion. 2099 N. Fork Hwy Petersburg; (681) 892-0345; www.cheetahbs.com.
Mountain Top Truck Stop A variety of American comfort Food in a family friendly restaurant. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, specials & buffets. Open daily. 22700 Northwestern Pike, Romney; (304) 822-5918.
Better Times Bar & Grill “Good friends, great food … better times.” Enjoy steaks, burgers & cold beer served at full-service bar or in restaurant. Open Daily. 716 N Main St, Moorefield; (304) 530-4070; @BetterTimes2016.
O’Neill’s “Eat, Drink & Be Merry.” American fare for lunch & “Dinner at its Finest.” Rib-eyes, burgers & homemade desserts. Full service bar. Daily specials. Open Mon – Sat. 614 N Main St, Moore-field; (304) 530-2727.
B-Belle’s Boutique Romney’s most unique gift shops. Apparel, jewelry, home décor, garden, & largest selection of WV University products in the area – B-Belles has you covered. Open Mon – Sat. 332 E. Main St., Romney, (304) 822-8002.
Flying Squirrel Farm & Rada Craft Distillery Green-cycle farming. Corn, sorghum, grapes, nut & fruit trees for eating & distillation of whiskey, gin, brandies, rum & moonshine. May–Nov; Tue–Sat or by appt, 134 Rada Rd, Rada, (202) 815- 6907; www.flyingsquirrelranch.com.
City of Petersburg Park Pavilions with fireplaces, basketball, baseball field, gazebo, swimming pool with dives and slide; walking trail on the nearby flood control dike; 51 Park St. Petersburg; (304) 257-1725
Davis House Museum One of the oldest buildings in Petersburg, dating c.1840; purchased by Methodists Congregation 1890 then by the Grant County Historical Society in 2011; houses a museum of area artifacts; 105 N Main St., Petersburg.
Fort Mulligan Well preserved earthen fort. Visit the interpretive site, walk the trails and read the history of the unfolding Civil War events. Additional markers nearby. Adjacent to GC Hospital off US RT 28/55.
Hometown Christmas Petersburg A celebration held in City Park. Music, activities, cookies and cocoa; Free; early Dec; 51 Park St. Petersburg; (304) 257-9266.
Davis House Built c.1798. Home to Davis family. Two sons fought in the Civil War, one for the Confederacy & one for the Union. Museum with Civil War artifacts & period furnishings. Tours arranged at the Public Library. 197 W Main St, Romney, (304) 822-3185.
Ft. Mill Ridge Civil War Trenches Among the best-preserved civil war trenches in the nation. Built by Union troops, the fort has an outer ring of entrenchments and a central redoubt for artillery. Trail brochure available. Open dawn to dusk; (304) 822-4320; US RT 50 near Core Road.
Moorefield Town Park Tennis courts, ball fields, walking trails, swimming pool, festivals. Reserve your shelter or gazebo for summer picnics. 226 Spring Ave, Moorefield; (304) 530-2420.
Whipple Truss Bridge Built in 1874 on US RT 50 near Romney. Moved in 1938 to west of Capon Springs over Cacapon River. In use until 1991. Oldest of the few Whipple Trusses left in WV. On National Register of Historic Places.
Driving Tour of Pendleton County Travel our roads to learn about the countryside’s heritage. Driving tour CD takes you on the beaten path to explore rural towns & listen to stories. Brochures & CD’s (for sale) at Pendleton Co Chamber of Commerce & online. www.visitpendleton.com.
Seneca Caverns Open since 1928. Spectacular natural formations of flowstone & calcite crystal. Experienced guides for ¾-mile walking tour. Bring jacket: Caverns are 54º. On premises, gemstone mine for kids, restaurant & gift shop. www.senecacaverns.com.
Treasure Mountain Festival 20,000+ visitors come to view re-en-actment of burning of Fort at Fort Seybert. Grand parade, crafters, food vendors. Saturday night concert. 3rd weekend in September. www.treasuremountainfestival.com.