The City of Athens, WV
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The city of Athens is located in the state of West Virginia in Mercer County and has a population of 1,181 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Athens is Beckley, approximately 27 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Athens, including 5 Star Food Mart, Brandon's, Gino's Pizza & Spaghetti, The Showdown and Subway. For a larger selection of Athens restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Athens Golf Courses, Ski Resorts and/or Museums, including the Winterplace, Pipestem State Park Resort (Eighteen Hole Regulation Course at Pipestem State Park Resort), Fountain Springs Golf Course, Cobb Course at Glade Springs Resort The and Graham House. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Athens please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 3 airports are located in or near Athens:
- Beckley Raleigh County Airport (BKW)
- Bluefield Mercer County Airport (BLF)
- Dublin New River Valley Airport (PSK)
Athens, West Virginia Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Athens
In the month of December, Athens experiences an average high temperature of 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 24 degrees with an average rainfall of 2.67 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Athens with daytime temperatures averaging 78 degrees in the summer, and 43 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Athens to receive an average of 2.78 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.31 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 97 degrees in the summer and as low as -22 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Athens should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 63 degrees, and nighttime lows of 39.
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Athens, West Virginia Attractions
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Castle Rock Golf & Recreation - , Pembroke, The Castle Rock Golf & Recreation is an 18 hole public golf course in Giles County Virginia. Built in 1970, this Pembroke course is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 540-626-7276. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: Castle Rock Rd, Pembroke, VA 24136
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Cobb Course at Glade Springs Resort, The - Daniels, The Cobb Course at Glade Springs Resort is an 18 hole resort golf course in Raleigh County West Virginia. Built in 1972, this Daniels course designed by George Cobb is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 304-763-2000. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 200 Lake Dr, Daniels, WV 25832
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Fountain Springs Golf Course - Peterstown, The Fountain Springs Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Monroe County West Virginia. Built in 1998, this Peterstown course designed by Russell Breeden is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 30 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 304-753-4653. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no other requirements.
Address: US Route 219, Peterstown, WV 24963
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Graham House - , Lowell, The Col. James Graham House is a historic log cabin located on West Virginia Route 3 in Lowell, West Virginia. It was built in 1770 as a home for Col. James Graham, the first settler of Lowell, and his family. It was later the site of an Indian attack on the Graham family in 1777. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1976. It is currently operating as a museum.
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Grandview Country Club - Beaver, The Grandview Country Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Raleigh County West Virginia. Built in 1972, this Beaver course designed by Randy Scott is open mar 15 to nov 30. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 304-763-2520. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1500 Scott Ridge Rd, Beaver, WV 25813
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Pipestem State Park Resort (Eighteen Hole Regulation Course at Pipestem State Park Resort) - Pipestem, The Pipestem State Park Resort is a 27 hole resort golf course in Summers County West Virginia. Built in 1968, this Pipestem course designed by Geoffrey Cornish is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 304-466-1800. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Route 20, Pipestem, WV 25979
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Rehoboth Church and Museum - Union, Rehoboth Church is a historic log cabin-style Methodist church in the countryside of Monroe County, West Virginia, 2 miles east of the town of Union, . Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974, it is renowned for being the oldest existing church building in West Virginia.
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Thurmond Depot Visitor's Center - Thurmond, Thurmond is an Amtrak station in Thurmond, West Virginia, served by the Cardinal. The station is located on CSX's New River Line.
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Twin Falls Resort State Park - Mullens, Twin Falls State Resort Park is a state park in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It is located 32 miles west of Exit 42 from the West Virginia Turnpike.
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Twin Falls State Park - Mullens, The Twin Falls State Park is an 18 hole resort golf course in Wyoming County West Virginia. Built in 1968, this Mullens course designed by Geoffrey Cornish is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 30 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 304-294-4044. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Route 97, Mullens, WV 25882
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Athens, West Virginia Hotels
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Athens, West Virginia Restaurants
This is a list of Athens Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out, Seafood and Truck Stops. Happy Dining!
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