West Virginia enjoys the rare privilege of being made up almost exclusively of “small towns.” Even our biggest cities are charmingly intimate compared to other states’ metropolitan areas. And we wouldn’t have it any other way. Each of our small Mountain State towns are beautiful in their own right. Each hold history, memories, and legacies. And one such place that’s filled with things to do and which has been touted as one of the most beautiful in West Virginia is the small town of Spencer.
The county seat of Roane County, Spencer boasted a population of just over 2,000 residents in 2020.
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Chartered in 1858, this town enjoys a long history of industry, outdoor recreation, and entertainment.
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Visitors will find plenty of things to do in Spencer, West Virginia. They can enjoy hiking or biking around the pristine waters of Charles Fork Lake.
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They can stroll through the historic downtown.
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They can catch a movie at the Robey Theatre, the oldest continuously operating movie theatre in the nation (if that’s not a bucket-list worthy experience, we’re not sure what is!).
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And, if they time it right, visitors can also attend one of the most unique festivals in the state: the West Virginia Black Walnut Festival, which is held each October and features a variety of black walnut themed food, a parade, a 5K, contests, and more.
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Other attractions hidden away in this small Roane County town include fascinating old historic buildings like the Spencer Ice Plant and the McIntosh Mansion.
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And all of these small town attractions come wrapped in a majestically rugged Appalachian Mountain setting.
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All that to say, if you’ve been in the habit of passing over Spencer, West Virginia as a day trip destination…
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… take this opportunity to give it a closer look.
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There’s more to this small West Virginia mountain town than meets the eye!
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To learn more about things to do in this community that’s been dubbed not only one of the most beautiful small towns but also “Best Hometown,” head to the town website… and then head for a visit to Spencer, West Virginia itself for a memorable Mountain State adventure.
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Address: Spencer, WV 25276, USA
