Greenbrier district, West Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Rainelle

Rainelle is a town in Greenbrier district, West Virginia, United States, home to about 1,481 people. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit — 131 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 waterfalls. The must-see places are Sewell Mountain (9 km), Gwinn Mountain (21 km) and Babcock State Park (23 km).

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Rainelle, West Virginia
Rainelle, Greenbrier district, West Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rainelle at a glance

Location
Greenbrier district, West Virginia, United States
Population
about 1,481
Coordinates
37.9687° N, 80.7670° W
Places within 50 km
201 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Rainelle

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rainelle: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rainelle

150 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rainelle. The closest is Sims Mountain (4 km); the best-known is Sewell Mountain (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rainelle

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rainelle. The closest is Babcock State Park (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rainelle

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rainelle. The closest is Babcock State Park Lake Number One Dam (20 km); the best-known is Summersville Lake (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Rainelle

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Rainelle. The closest is Glade Creek Grist Mill Falls (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Rainelle

10 parks within 100 km of Rainelle. The closest is Meadow River Wildlife Management Area (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Rainelle

10 churches within 100 km of Rainelle. The closest is Sam Black Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rainelle

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rainelle
  2. 4 km Sims Mountain · viewpoint, Greenbrier
  3. 17 km Gwinn Mountain · viewpoint, Summers
  4. 15 km Sewell Mountain · viewpoint, Fayette
  5. 16 km Babcock State Park · nature spot, Fayette
  6. 18 km Myles Knob · viewpoint, Fayette
  7. 4 km Back to Rainelle

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How to reach Rainelle

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    Within 15 km of Rainelle

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rainelle by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints131150Sims Mountain (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1028Babcock State Park (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1019Babcock State Park Lake Number One Dam (20 km)
    Waterfalls1415Glade Creek Grist Mill Falls (20 km)
    Parks910Meadow River Wildlife Management Area (11 km)
    Churches510Sam Black Church (18 km)
    Forts & heritage77New River Gorge Bridge (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Dudleys Dip Rapids (31 km)
    Other attractions45WAXS-FM (Oak Hill) (42 km)
    Museums13Lost World Caverns (40 km)
    Caves33Narcissus Cave (39 km)
    Treks01Allegheny Trail (73 km)

    Rainelle: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rainelle?

    Sewell Mountain (viewpoint, about 9 km), Gwinn Mountain (viewpoint, about 21 km), Babcock State Park (nature spot, about 23 km), Sims Mountain (viewpoint, about 4 km), Myles Knob (viewpoint, about 4 km), Beury Mountain Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 25 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rainelle?

    201 places on Spotwander: 131 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 waterfalls, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rainelle?

    Sims Mountain, about 4 km by road; Myles Knob (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rainelle?

    Babcock State Park, about 23 km by road; Beury Mountain Wildlife Management Area (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rainelle?

    Babcock State Park Lake Number One Dam, about 20 km by road; Coal Run Number One Dam (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rainelle?

    Start in Rainelle, visit Sims Mountain, then Gwinn Mountain, then Sewell Mountain, then Babcock State Park, then Myles Knob, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rainelle?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Rainelle

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rainelle’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rainelle on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.