The City of Ghent, WV
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Ghent is a small town in the state of West Virginia. The largest nearby city to Ghent is Beckley, approximately 15 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Ghent, including Shady Spring The, Big Johns Barbecue, Linda's Steak Sub & Soft Serve, Judy's 103 and Coal City Cash Market. For a larger selection of Ghent restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Ghent Ski Resorts, Golf Courses and/or Museums, including the Pipestem State Park Resort (Eighteen Hole Regulation Course at Pipestem State Park Resort), Winterplace, Twin Falls State Park, Cobb Course at Glade Springs Resort The and Grandview Country Club. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Ghent please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 3 airports are located in or near Ghent:
- Beckley Raleigh County Airport (BKW)
- Bluefield Mercer County Airport (BLF)
- Dublin New River Valley Airport (PSK)
Ghent, West Virginia Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Ghent
In the month of December, Ghent experiences an average high temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 24 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.42 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Ghent with daytime temperatures averaging 75 degrees in the summer, and 40 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Ghent to receive an average of 3.54 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.9 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 92 degrees in the summer and as low as -28 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Ghent should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 60 degrees, and nighttime lows of 40.
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Ghent, West Virginia Attractions
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Babcock State Park - , Clifftop, Babcock State Park is a state park located along the New River Gorge on 4,127 acres wooded in Fayette County, West Virginia. Located near the park headquarters, the Glade Creek Grist Mill is among the most photographed tourist sites in the state of West Virginia.
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Bridge Haven Golf Club - Fayetteville, The Bridge Haven Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Fayette County West Virginia. Built in 1992, this Fayetteville course designed by Roger Flint is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 6 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 304-574-2120. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Salem Gatewood Rd, Fayetteville, WV 25840
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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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Gary Country Club - , Black Wolf, The Gary Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in McDowell County West Virginia. Built in 1981, this Black Wolf course is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 304-383-4615. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no other requirements.
Address: S Fork Rd, Black Wolf, WV 24888
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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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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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Ghent, West Virginia Hotels
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Ghent, West Virginia Restaurants
This is a list of Ghent Fast Food Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out and Pizza Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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