Small. Charming. Historic. Alive. Artsy. Unique. These are all adjectives that have been used again and again to describe the must-visit, extremely walkable mountain town of Thomas in West Virginia. Shops. Restaurants. Galleries. Coffee shops. Boutiques. These are all nouns that refer to some of the many attractions you’ll find when you do make it to this must-visit West Virginia community! Let us help you plan a “walk, shop, and eat until you drop” day trip to the utterly delightful Thomas, West Virginia.
Six hundred and twenty-three. That's how many people live in Thomas, West Virginia, at least according to the 2020 census.
Officially founded in 1884, Thomas has transformed from a booming coal town in the years following its founding to a thriving tourist attraction in more modern times.
Shop for home goods at Ella & Company. Browse for treasures at Riverfront Antique & Thrift or Three Castle Antiques. Get ahead for next year at the year-round Christmas Shoppe. And that's not nearly all: add Tiny Llama, McClumsy, Scarlet Gray, Ranger Jane's, Thomasyard Florist, Bloom and more to the list, all fun little shops that line the median of Thomas's character-filled main streets.
And when you're done shopping, stop in for a coffee at TipTop. Save room for a treat and some live music at The Purple Fiddle. Fill up with a meal at Farm Up Table or Macy Lou's Gourmet Apple Co. or Picnic or Riverfront Wood Fired Pizza.
Have you ever taken a day trip to the cute little walkable, shoppable town of Thomas in West Virginia? What was your favorite of the many attractions you discovered there? And in addition to exploring all the shops, restaurants, and galleries to be found in Thomas, don’t miss the other historic sites and landmarks.
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