Snowshoe vacation rentals

Outdoor fun in Snowshoe vacation home rentals

Nestled between the Allegheny Mountains and the Cheat River, Snowshoe offers towering peaks, steep slopes, and alpine splendor that make it ideal for winter getaways. Though a winter wonderland is part of Snowshoe’s appeal, its impressive terrain is suited to a variety of outdoor activities for all seasons. Vacation home rentals can be found throughout Snowshoe, ensuring that adventures in nature are right outside your door.

Heritage sites near Snowshoe cabin rentals

If you’re looking for a break from outdoor adventure, Snowshoe has many historic sites to explore. Several historic railroads operate near Snowshoe vacation homes, such as the Cass Scenic Railroad, a century-old railroad that once hauled lumber from the mill in Cass. The Durbin Greenbrier Railroad offers unique train rides from the historic town of Durban. Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, a Civil War battlefield in Pocahontas County, has a museum, lookout tower, and historic buildings with wartime artifacts. The Pearl S. Buck birthplace, known as Little Levels, has her former home and a museum with original furniture and memorabilia.

Best attractions near Snowshoe vacation homes

No matter the season, Snowshoe offers boundless opportunities to get outside and explore nature. Vacation homes put you in the center of the landscape, near such attractions as the Snowshoe Mountain Resort, a ski resort with multiple runs and an array of winter sports, and Shavers Lake, a large, clean body of water with a sandy beach for swimming and sunbathing. Thorny Flat, a high point of Cheat Mountain, is a popular location for rigorous hiking and biking. Whittaker Station, a vast park with recreation areas and seasonal events, is a good place to unwind with the kids in the warm weather.

Adventure near Snowshoe cabin rentals

Snowshoe is a mountain playground perfectly suited to thrill seekers, adventurers, and nature lovers. The rugged mountains and steep slopes are excellent for thrilling downhill mountain biking, downhill skiing, snowboarding, and rigorous hikes among unique wildlife and lush forests with magnificent rock formations. Rock climbing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, golfing and bird-watching are also popular. Fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing offer an opportunity to experience the landscape from a different perspective in one of the area’s many rivers, streams, and lakes.

Seasonal weather averages in Snowshoe

Travelers enjoy Snowshoe for its skiing and snowshoeing. If you've planned your trip around snowy activities, consider visiting in January, April, February or March, when snowfall averages 7 inches and temperatures average 31°F.

Exploring the natural features in Snowshoe

Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Snowshoe is a great place to get out in nature. Here are a few of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• 6,000 Steps Nature Trail (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
• Cass Scenic Railroad (4.6 mi / 7.5 km)
• Greenbrier River Trail (15.4 mi / 24.8 km)
• Monongahela National Forest (17.8 mi / 28.6 km)
• Cass Scenic Railroad State Park (3.7 mi / 6 km)
• Seneca State Forest (14.1 mi / 22.8 km)

Traveling to and around Snowshoe

The nearest airport is in Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County), located 33.6 mi (54.1 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field), which is 32.9 mi (52.9 km) away.

Must-try cuisine in Snowshoe

From family dining with classic American fare like burgers and hot dogs, to fine dining in beautiful lodges with gourmet recipes, Snowshoe has an abundance of familiar and unique restaurants and dishes that celebrate the food culture in the region. Farm-raised meats, fresh fish, organically grown vegetables, and local herbs are enjoyed alongside cozy fireplaces or under the stars on outdoor decks, allowing you to take in the flavors and atmosphere of the landscape. No matter what you’re craving, Snowshoe cabin rentals put you within reach of the best restaurants and recipes in the area.