ACTIVITIES
Take a look at the activities and outdoor recreation available to you in Braxton County. Enjoy shopping at our local outlet mall complex, or search for unique antiques and one-of-a-kind treasures. Outdoorsmen will enjoy the hunting and fishing Braxton County offers. Deer, turkey, raccoon, grouse, rabbit, squirrel, duck, bear – whatever your target, it can be found in abundance here. There are acres of public hunting grounds, and friendly folks who can point out the best place to find your trophy.

For the fishermen, with well over 100 miles of shoreline, the fishing doesn't get much better than Braxton County. Sutton and Burnsville Lakes feature a variety of bass, crappie, muskie, catfish and bluegill. The Elk River is home to muskie and walleye, and the Tailwaters are stocked with trout in the fall and the spring. Both Sutton and Burnsville Lakes are great for boating – whether you care to rent a pontoon boat, ride a paddleboat, add some challenge with a jet ski or a day of water skiing, or just bring your own. Swimming is also available at the lakes, though no lifeguards are posted. Visitors to the county may also enjoy history, arts & crafts, camping, dining, or just some plain old R&R.

Bulltown Rec. Area   Burnsville,  WV  26335 304-452-8006  Camping,hiking,fishing swiming and more. Please visit http://www.lrh.usace.army.mil/projects/lakes/bus/ for more information.

Bee Run Boat Docks Bee Run Rec. Area  Sutton,  WV  26601 765-2120  Boat docks, swimming area, pontoon and paddle boat rentals, Paddlewheeler cruises, full service restaurant, excellent fishing, and much, much more...

Mtn. Lakes Amphitheater 2000 Sutton Lane  Sutton,  WV  26601 1-866-700-7284  http://www.mountainlakesamphitheater.com The new outdoor Mountain Lakes Amphitheater is under construction and will have its grand opening on May 20, 2006. Easy access from highway I-79, Exit 67, located at the Flatwoods RV Park behind the Days Hotel. Go to the website at www.mountainlakesmusic.com to see exciting details about the opening show and other upcoming events.

Mid-Mountain Lanes 2250 Sutton Lane  I-79, Exit 67 Sutton,  WV  26601 304-765-2811  Bowling lanes, arcade games, pool tables, restaurant and convention center complex.

Guide Service   Burnsville,  WV  26335 304-853-2822  Lake guide service operates on all area lakes including Sutton, Burnsville & Summersville for fishermen, providing everything needed for that 'big catch'. Hunters' guide service is available in season, and includes pre-scouting an area to make sure there's game, and providing transportation to the area by water. Meals and housing are also available to make the trip complete.

Sutton Lake / Dam   Sutton,  WV  26601 304-765-2816 Dam  Sutton Lake is a fisherman's paradise, with a large variety of fish for the catch and boat launch ramps at Bee Run Docks, Freeman Campground and at the Dam's south abutment... Swimming beaches are available at both Bee Run and Sutton Dam. Completed in 1961, the Sutton Dam is 210 feet high, 1,178 feet long and 195 feet wide at the base. For touring information, contact the Sutton Dam Resource Manager.

Burnsville Lake/Dam   Burnsville,  WV  26335 304-853-2371 Marina  Burnsville Lake offers a full-service marina, excellent fishing and a guide service for the avid outdoorsman. Bulltown's Day Use Area also offers an excellent swimming beach in fresh, clean water, complete with restrooms, changing booths and outdoor showers. Boat launch ramps are located at Riffle Run, Bulltown's Day Use and Camping Areas. For more information on the Lake and Dam, contact the Resource Manager.

Flatwoods Factory Stores 245 Skidmore Lane  Sutton,  WV  26601 304-765-3300 http://www.flatwoodsfactorystores.com Superb shopping at West Virginia's only 'true' outlet mall complex - featuring Black & Decker, Book Cellar, Bon Worth, Bulk Foods, Coleman, Corning/Revere, Dress Barn, Everything Fiesta, Factory Brand Shoes, Fenton Glass, Flatwoods Discount Liquors, Flatwoods Leather, L'eggs/Hanes/Bali/Playtex, Lost Road Candles, Nanny's Primitives, Paper Factory, Rue 21, Samsonite and Tommy Hilfiger. We also have a China Buffet restaurant. Discount coupons are available for shoppers at the Mall Information Desk, and online at the FFOS website.

Bulltown Historic Area   Burnsville,  WV  26335 304-853-2371  For an idea of how people lived here when Braxton County was settled, the Bulltown Historic Area helps history come alive. The area includes a visitors center with many exhibits from the mid to late 1800s, structures from this era, as well as a Civil War Battlefield and fortification site. A mile-long trail leads visitors by remnants of union trenches, the Cunningham Farm, and many other fascinating spots. Tours of the area may be arranged through the Visitors Center, and self-guided tours are also permitted. The Reenactment of the Battle of Bulltown takes place at the battlefield each fall.

Landmark Studio Main Street  Sutton,  WV  26601 304-765-3766 http://www.landmarkstudio.org The Landmark Studio for the Arts was founded and incorporated in 1988 as a non-profit corporation in order to promote the Arts in Braxton County. The Landmark directs the visual and performing arts activities for the community and schools. It is located in a converted, historic Victorian era church on Main Street in downtown Sutton. It is also home to the West Virginia Landmark Players.