Top Things to do in Hillsboro
Countries
7 Things to do in Hillsboro That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Hillsboro, United States including Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, Falls of Hills Creek, Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Museum, Locust Creek Bridge, BrenWood Forge & Broom, Morning Star Folk Arts, The Eager Beaver LLC.
1. Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Located in the Greenbrier River Valley north of Lewisburg, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park is part of the Civil War Discovery Trail, which links more than 300 historical sites in 16 states. Dedicated in 1928 as West Virginia’s first state park, Droop Mountain is known for its reenactments of the Battle of Droop Mountain, the last major American Civil War conflict in West Virginia. Reenactments occur in October of even-numbered years. The park also provides hiking trails, picnic shelters and play areas for use any time of the year.
Reviewed By creeksidehorses
Droop mountain is a well very well kept historical park which is worth the drive. We went with our young boys 7 & 10 and our 2 dogs. The boys gained some great knowledge of the Civil War and enjoyed hiking around where the History took place. The lookout tower was a great climb for them as well. Unfortunately the museum was closed when we went but we would definitely like to return again some day.
2. Falls of Hills Creek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Tucked away in a narrow gorge just off the Highland Scenic Highway is a hidden treasure known as the Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area. This popular 114 acre area contains three waterfalls - 25 feet, 45 feet, and 63 feet. The lower falls, at 63 feet is the second highest waterfall in West Virginia. A three quarter mile trail leads visitors to spectacular views of the three waterfalls as Hills Creek descends 220 feet between the upper and lower falls. The first 1700 feet of trail is a paved, wheelchair accessible path to the upper falls viewing platform. The remainder of the trail is more strenuous with stairways and boardwalks leading to the lower falls. There are 382 stair steps to the lower falls. The complete trip takes about an hour, or longer, if you want to rest often or just enjoy the scenic beauty.
Reviewed By wvundertaker - Cumberland, United States
The upper falls can’t really be seen. They need to cut the trees for a better view. Middle Falls was the prettiest in my opinion. Water level was low in all the falls, but the way they were positioned made them look fuller. The lower falls were a good distance from the middle falls and about 6 more flights of steps down. We stood about 3 flights from the bottom and took pics. They were pretty, despite low water. The trail is in good condition. The walkway and steps are good. I read somewhere there were 382 stairs. That’s pretty accurate. It was a beautiful hike, but it’s rough on the average Joe.
3. Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 25 reviews
4. Locust Creek Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
The Locust Creek bridge is the last surviving covered bridge in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in the 1870s; rebuilt inside “sometime after 1904”; and renovated in 2002. It served as the route 31 bridge across Locust Creek until 1991, when a modern bridge was built beside it and the covered bridge was restricted to pedestrian traffic. Construction is of the Warren double intersection truss sort (see photo below) – not a very common one, to my knowledge, although it is similar to other designs. The bridge, 113.75 feet long and 13.5 feet wide, is just over 6 miles south of Hillsboro (birthplace of author Pearl S. Buck) and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. [Information from Remaining Covered Bridges of West Virginia.]
Reviewed By wvundertaker - Cumberland, United States
Bridge is well maintained. It was rehabilitated in ‘02. Road is a nice, scenic fall drive. There’s an old church up the road from the bridge and the Gesuinheidt Institute (from Patch Adams). Bridge offers some nice photo opportunities.
5. BrenWood Forge & Broom
Woody is an Artist Blacksmith and Brenda is a maker of Appalachian Hand-Tied Broom's and Brushes in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Both are juried members of Tamarack, the best of the best in West Virginia.
