Three Rivers Retirement Community
(Summers County)
About Hinton and Summers County
Summers County is the undiscovered jewel of southern West Virginia with the splendor of stately hardwood forests, green rolling pastures and the craggy valleys of the New, Bluestone and Greenbrier rivers. Hinton, the county seat, sits at the confluence of the three rivers and its national historic district boasts home to a broad range of architecture including American gothic, classical, high Victorian, American four-square, Greek revival, Roman and baroque.
The New River is a National American Heritage River and is the beginning of the New River Gorge National Park. Within the boundaries of the park, you will find rock formations dating to the Paleolithic era with steep cliffs that offer challenges to the most robust of rock climbers, class 5 & 6 white water rafting and gorgeous waterfalls, including the famous Sandstone Falls.
The Bluestone River is designated a 'wild and scenic river'. It flows through the nationally known Pipestem State Resort Park and the Bluestone State Park. Walking through the natural beauty of this area renews ones spirit and strengths the soul. The Greenbrier is a slow and meandering river ideal for swimming, canoeing or just floating downstream in an inner tube during the summer months. A fisherman's paradise, it has multitudinous fishing holes and areas for those that like to camp and still be near the comforts of home.
Summers County is a culturally diverse community with seniors representing about 22% of our population. The Summers County Council on Aging offers a wide range of specialized services to meet the broad-ranging interests of our senior residents. Beyond this, our active senior groups welcome and assist any and all visiting or joining seniors to our wonderful place to live. Whether you are looking for adventure, relaxation, a healthy climate, a safe area, opportunities to pursue education or business or a place to just lay back and have fun, Summers County is your choice of location.
Conveniently located to Interstate 64, the county is served by airports in Beckley, Charleston, Bluefield and Lewisburg and via Amtrak (the Cardinal) at Hinton. Because we are within six hours driving time of the major metropolitan areas of Pittsburgh, Columbus, Roanoke, Lexington, Charlotte and Washington, DC. you have the amenities of large towns, but the lifestyle of rural America.
For visitors and residents alike, Summers County offers quality of life within a friendly community backed by an active and interested senior group. For more information on retirement and relocation opportunities, or just vacationing in the New River Gorge area, contact any of the following organizations
Chamber of Commerce
238 Main Street
Hinton, WV 25951 Phone: (304) 466-5332
The Chamber can help you find any business in town!
