The Little Town In West Virginia That Might Just Be The Most Unique Town In The World
By Rachel Whetstone
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Published December 02, 2016
West Virginia has so many great little towns , but Lewisburg brings together so much of what makes West Virginia wonderful. Take a look at all there is to see here.
Lewisburg, West Virginia is a small town of just under 4000 residents, but it's packed with things to do.
Here you'll find great restaurants, concerts, art, history, festivals and natural wonders.
The town is distinctive for having one of only 4 continuously operating Carnegie Halls in the world.
The concert hall was built in 1902 by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
Lewisburg is one of the few places where you can still find an old-fashioned drive-in restaurant.
Jim's Drive-In has been a popular spot since the early 1950s. Address:
479 Washington St, West Lewisburg, WV 24901
It's also home to Food and Friends, one of West Virginia's most highly rated restaurants.
They've been serving classic American cuisine for over 28 years, and they've been featured on the Food Network. Address: 213 W Washington Street, Lewisburg, WV.
You'll also find the French Goat, serving French food with an Appalachian twist.
You won't want to miss their Sunday
brunch . Address: 111 S Lafayette St, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Don't forget Hill and Holler pizza, one of the few places where you can get a traditional pizza from a wood-fired oven.
Hill and Holler can be found at 204 North Jefferson Street in historic downtown Lewisburg. Read more about their history
here . The restaurant started as a bike shop!
These are just a few of Lewisburg's great restaurants. To sample them all, visit the Taste of Our Towns event that takes place each October.
Local restaurants gather to provide samples of their delightful dishes. Proceeds benefit Carnegie Hall and other local organizations.
Another amazing event is the Lewisburg Chocolate Festival.
This chocolate themed event takes place every year. You can find out more
here .
On the outskirts of Lewisburg, you'll find the annual State Fair of West Virginia.
The dates for next year's fair will be August 10-19, 2017. More information
here .
During the fair's off season, the fairgrounds are host to a giant flea market. You can read more about it
here .
Just outside of town you'll find the incredible Lost World Caverns.
You can find out more about touring the cave
here .
This article is only scratching the surface of all there is to see in this little town. For more things to see and do, check out the town’s website .
For more great towns in West Virginia, check out this small town road trip .
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