Overview
Glenville is a town of about 1,100 people (2021) and the county seat of Gilmer County, on the Little Kanawha River. It is home to Glenville State University, Cedar Creek State Park and several industrial companies, as well as a federal prison.
2 things to do
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Best things about Glenville
Cedar Creek State Park
It has camping facilities, hiking trails, swimming pool, a restored schoolhouse and a chain of 3 small ponds. The old one-room schoolhouse complete with restored school desks and potbellied stove is open for tours on Sat…
WV State Folk Festival
Singing, story-telling, arts and crafts, 5K race, fiddle and banjo contest, square dancing.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Sep. Summer highs reach about 70°F; winter lows dip to about 14°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Snowshoe)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CKB North Central West Virginia Airport, Bridgeport — 41 mi away. Directions
- PKB Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport, Parkersburg (Williamstown) — 43 mi away. Directions
- PIT Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh — 112 mi away (major hub). Directions
Glenville is at the intersection of US-119 and WV-5. 16 miles to the east is I-79, about a 25-minute drive.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Cedar Creek State Park
- Afternoon WV State Folk Festival
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Glenville is at the intersection of US-119 and WV-5. 16 miles to the east is I-79, about a 25-minute drive.
Do
Do WV State Folk Festival
Singing, story-telling, arts and crafts, 5K race, fiddle and banjo contest, square dancing.
Learn
Glenville State University has 1,600 students. The hill-top campus is adjacent to downtown.
Buy
The Gilmer County Farmers Market is open from May-October at 720 N Lewis St.
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