Beckley is a compact, affordable base with a walkable downtown, local crafts and markets, casual restaurants and easy access to trails and state parks—perfect for making multi‑week stays comfortable, social and full of outdoor options.
Within an easy drive, Fayetteville and New River Gorge offer world‑class hiking, climbing and rafting (about 25–35 minutes from Beckley) while Charleston is roughly a one‑hour drive for bigger‑city dining, museums and an airport for weekend escapes.