Activities

Conveniently broken into a variety of categories, local activities are listed below with website links or phone numbers to local attractions making it quick and easy for you to find exactly what you want to experience during your weekend getaway!

Dune Buggies

Mountain Buggies

Experience Wisp Mountain in a whole new way – Guided Mountain Buggy Tours!  Think of an oversized dune buggy or an all-terrain go-cart with large tires & shocks – this is a Mountain Buggy.  The newest craze in off-road mountain touring is available at Wisp Outdoors and the entire family can participate.

Learn more about Mountain Buggy Tours at Wisp.

Mountain Coaster

Mountain Coaster

The only one of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region!  You and your family are in for the ride of your lives. The Mountain Coaster at Wisp will zip down, in, out and through the forest! Get ready for the ride of your life!

Learn more about the Mountain Coaster at Wisp.

Rafting

Rafting

The Cheat River in West Virginia celebrates a long and storied history as a whitewater playground for the those brave enough to paddle its rapids.

Coopers Rock

Coopers Rock

Coopers Rock State Forest is 13 miles east of Morgantown and 8 miles west of Bruceton Mills. Its 12,713 acres are bisected by Interstate 68. Although the forest serves as a recreation and preservation area, it has a wider range of uses. West Virginia’s state forests also serve as areas of publicly owned land for forestry research, timber management, and watershed and wildlife protection.

Fallingwater

Fallingwater

Fallingwater is the name of a very special house that is built over a waterfall. Frank Lloyd Wright, America’s most famous architect, designed the house for his clients, the Kaufmann family. It instantly became famous, and today it is a National Historic Landmark.

Boating

Boating

Have a great time relaxing on the water, water skiing or sailing.  Boating is one of the more popular hobbies around the world. People of all ages and backgrounds enjoy taking to the water during the hot summer months.

Winery

Winery

Forks of Cheat Winery now grows at least some of each of the French Hybrid and American varietal grapes that are used in the wine production. Locally marketing a few bottles has grown to state-wide distribution. The little enterprise has expanded into a 5,000 square foot facility with space designed for tasting and sales.

Train Rides

Train Rides

Travel back through time aboard scenic railroads! You’ll climb through the spectacular scenery of the Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy the ride or participate in special murder mystery tours!

Golf

Golf

Enjoy a relaxing round of golf at any of the nearby courses! 

Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Relax during a guided trail ride with your own guide!

Bike Riding

Bike Riding

West Virginia and Western Maryland deliver thousands of miles of superior action riding. As well as valley and forest trails, there are technically demanding mountain descents and trails on which to ride!

Snowmobile Riding

Snowmobile Rides

With the surrounding breathtaking winter scenery, there are plenty of trails on which to ride and enjoy! 

Hiking

Hiking & Bird Watching

Whether you want to walk the trails behind your cabin or find another local park…you’ll always find a great place to explore and see wildlife!

Fishing

Fishing

With lots of bodies of water, fishermen are never far from a big catch!

* Fishing license is required.

Kids Activities

Kids Activities

There are lots of local, fun activities for kids and teens!  Follow the links below to find out more!

 

Spa

Spa Services

If it’s personal, special attention you’d like, it doesn’t get any better than Spa Roma. This full-service spa offers several types of massage therapy, master hair stylists, beauty services, and much more. Book some time here and you will come out feeling like a whole new person.  Or, receive a relaxing massage right in your own cabin!

  • Spa Roma – 304-594-9782
  • Back In Balance - In-Cabin Massages – 304-365-4789
Swimming

Swimming

Local swimming areas and pools are available for your family to cool off during the hot summer days!

  • Chestnut Ridge Park – 304-594-1773
  • Marilla Pool – 304-292-1743
  • Krepps Pool – 304-599-3362
Skiing

Skiing

Strap on some skis and head down a variety of trails on all levels of difficulty!

Sled Rides

Sled Rides

Find yourself reliving your childhood or making new memories with your kids as you slide down a 350 foot sledding hill!

Caverns

Caverns

Imagine a 435 acre geological park featuring Pennsylvania’s largest cave.  Available for guided family tours and even more adventurous activities like spelunking!

Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup

At Mountain Creek Cabins, we make and bottle our own genuine maple syrup, right here on the property. The entire process is in-house and the sap comes from our own trees. For information about maple syrup season, please contact us.

Fall Scenery

Fall Scenery

West Virginia offers an extended autumn foliage period starting in August at the highest elevations in our mountain counties and continuing well into October at lower elevations in western counties.

Mylan Park

Mylan Park

A 320 acre non-profit recreational and educational complex dedicated toward improving the quality of life of residents and visitors in North Central West Virginia and featuring events such as a balloon festival.

Rail Trails

West Virginia Rail-Trails

Currently, 48 miles of the Mon River / Caperton / Deckers Creek Rail-Trails are open for non-motorized use, primarily walking, cycling, jogging, and cross-country skiing with a smooth, durable surface for wheel-chair use and all types of bicycles.  Enjoy these trails with your family!

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing

Are you a rock climbing enthusiast? Just a few minutes from your cabin, you can be working your way up Coopers Rock mountain!

 

Mountain Fest

Do you like the feeling you get when you straddle a motorcycle and head off into the horizon? Do you remember how exhilarating it was to cruise down a twisted two lane and not know what lies around the next turn? No matter your answer you need to aim the rubber toward the 2010 Wild and Wonderful MountainFest Motorcycle Rally. It’s time for you to experience one of America’s best-kept motorcycling secrets by visiting the rolling hills, scenic valleys and winding highways of West Virginia.

Zip Line

Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour

If you have ever wondered what it would be like to soar among the trees, then have we got a surprise for you! Introducing the new Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour! This is the first challenge course canopy tour of its kind in the Deep Creek Lake area offering amazing tree-top views, agility challenges and 5 breathtaking zips from 180 feet to over 400 feet!

Learn more…

Sleigh Rides

Sleigh Rides

Ride back in time to the swish swish of the sleigh and muffled hoof beats in the snow. Reservation required.

Preston County Chamber

The mission of the Preston County Chamber of Commerce is to take a leadership role in enhancing the County’s business environment by involving itself in economic, governmental, educational and civic affairs with concern for the present and long-term interests of its members. Find out more about the Chamber.

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For a relaxing retreat, the area is fortunate to have a busy calendar of festivities all year. The area is also rife with historic landmarks, places, and buildings that are accessible year-round. Our cabins are also near West Virginia University, making us the ideal retreat after WVU sporting events. We keep a full schedule and can help arrange your trip around home games. For even more information about area activities, visit the Tour Morgantown website.