Thurmond is a town on the New River and a popular put-in for whitewater rafting. The river coursing near the town provides many other recreational activities such as boating and fishing. Numerous hiking trails are easily accessible from the town as well. The town is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for having held the longest game of poker and has been voted one of the coolest ghost towns in the country.

The city hosts the Thurmond Triathlon, which is a beginner level triathlon. Thurmond was historically a coal mining and railroad town and the historic Thurmond Depot, which is still a working train depot, is a popular destination.

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