Sutton (West Virginia)

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• Gassaway Cabs, 201 River Street in Gassaway, +1 304-364-5272.
• Sutton Cabs, 206 Main Street, +1 304-765-5004.

• The downtown Sutton historic district is roughly bounded by Main Street, River View Drive and First Street. Walking tours are available.
• Although the county as a whole lays claim to the title, the nearby town of Flatwoods is the precise geographical center of West Virginia.

• Mountain Lakes Amphitheater

  address: 2000 Sutton Lane
  Live al fresco musical performances.

• Landmark Studio for the Arts

  phone: +1 304-765-3766 or +1 304-765-3462
  address: 4th Street and Main Street
  Musicals, plays, dinner theatres, dramatic readings, presentations and exhibits. Home to the West Virginia Landmark Players and the Landmark Youth Theatre Project, located in a converted historic Victorian era church. $4 - $8, season subscriptions $65 - $155.

• ELK THEATRE

  address: 192 Main Street
  CALL FOR CURRENT FILM. One screen, showing current releases on weekends. Open Year-round. Concession Stand. Admission $6.00. Seating Capacity 250. Circa 1930s. Contributing building in Downtown Sutton Historic District
• Bulltown Historic District, Millstone Run Road off WV-19 in Burnsville, 304-853-2371 or 304-452-8170. Open 10AM to 6PM daily, mid-May to mid-October. Civil War battlefield, featuring preserved trenches, structures dating to the mid-1800s, a mile-long self-guided trail, and a visitor's center with costumed interpreters and exhibits. The Battle of Bulltown is re-enacted each fall.

• Sutton Lake

  phone: +1 304-765-2816
  Sutton Dam Road. 1,500-acre lake offering bass, catfish and trout fishing; swimming; boat launch ramps; and the 210-foot-high Sutton Dam, completed in 1961.

• Burnsville LakeWV-5 east of Burnsville. 968-acre lake offering fishing, swimming, guide services, boat launch ramps, full-service marina, small game hunting, and the Burnsville Dam. Camping available.

• Mid-Mountain Lanes, exit 67 off I-79, 304-765-2811. Bowling alley with on-site restaurant.

• Mountain Lakes AmphitheaterHosts a summer full of the best entertainment in West Virginia.

• ELK THEATRE

  address: 192 Main Street
  CALL FOR CURRENT FILM. Escape for a couple hours, visit the Elk Theatre. Open Year-round. Concessions. Admission $6.00.

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• Flatwoods Factory Outlet Stores

  address: 250 Skidmore Lane
  Open 10AM to 9PM Monday through Saturday, and 12PM to 6PM on Sunday, April through December; in winter, stores close at 6PM Sunday through Thursday, and 9PM Friday and Saturday. Save up to 70% on quality merchandise from over 20 stores, including Fenton Art Glass, clothing, gifts and the Flatwoods Farmers Market.

• Poplar Forest, 82 Skidmore Lane, +1 304-765-3995, . One of West Virginia's finest and most diverse cooperatives, representing over 200 juried artists and craftsmen of Central Appalachia: glass, quilts, pottery, furniture, books, West Virginia food and wine, baskets, bowls, hand forged ironware, dulcimers, mountain music, toys, dolls and more.

• Lost Road Candles, 252 Skidmore Lane, +1 304-765-4044 or +1-877-273-2888, . Embellished, heavily-scented candles in coffee, pie and fruit scents, flower and herb scents, and holiday or special occasion varieties.

• Nanny's Primitives, 89 Skidmore Lane, +1 304-765-3636, . Handmade primitive furniture, primitive candles, accents, decor, primitive tea-dyed quilts, wall hangings, stoneware, handmade rugs, lighting and more. You can also buy a statuette of the Braxton County Monster.

• Everything Fiesta, 52 Skidmore Lane, +1 304-765-5383, . 1st and 2nd quality Fiesta, decorated Fiesta items, and accessories such as linens, glasses and flatware.

• Cafe Cimino

  phone: +1 304-765-2913
  address: 616 Main Street
  Open 5 to 10PM Tuesday through Saturday; reservations recommended. Serving fine Italian cuisine and other European specialties.

• China Buffet

  address: 245 Skidmore Lane
  All-you-can-eat buffet with appetizers, main courses and desserts, as well as an abundant menu.
• Giovanni's Pizza, in Burnsville, +1 304-853-2001. Italian cuisine, including pizza and spaghetti.

• Waffle Hut

  address: 2118 Sutton Ln
  OPEN 24 HOURS Located On I-79 At Exit 67 Flatwoods. Home Cooked Food, Great Food and Service. Very Affordable Prices. Meeting Room Available for Large Groups. EXXON Gas Station.

• Vae's Diner

  address: 517 Elk ST
  Family Cookin Done right

• Conrad Motel

  phone: +1 304-462-7316
  address: 100 Conrad Court
  In Glenville.

• Elk Motor Court

  phone: +1 304-765-7173
  address: 35 Camdon Avenue
  12 rooms, 3 campsites.

• Laurel Court Motel

  address: 1321 Sutton Lane
  Motel rooms and 14 chalets.

• Motel 79

  address: 102 S Main Street
  In Burnsville.

• Sutton / Flatwoods Days Hotel

  phone: +1 304-765-5055
  address: 2000 Sutton Lane
  200 rooms. Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sauna, exercise room. On-site Visions Restaurant and gift shop featuring quality West Virginia merchandise.

• Sutton Lane Motel

  address: 2120 Sutton Lane
  30 rooms, microwave, fridge, HBO, wifi.

• Flatwoods KOA

  address: 2000 Sutton Lane
  50 lots. Electric, water and sewer service. Reservations are booked at the Days Inn. $30.

• Microtel Inn and Suites

  phone: +1 304-364-6100
  address: 115 Reston Place
  Offer guests free local and long distance calls within the continental United States, and free high-speed wireless (wifi) Internet access in all of the hotel rooms.

• Sutton Library

• Sutton Post Office

• Summersville is about 40 minutes south on US-19.
• Weston is about 40 minutes north on I-79.
• Clarksburg is about 1 hour north on I-79.
• Charleston is about 1 hour southwest on I-79.