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What you are reading: Tourism in Buckhannon, West Virginia This Weekend
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Buckhannon is a quaint city nestled within the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, located within convenient day or weekend trip driving distance from Charleston, West Virginia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city, which is named after the nearby Buckhannon River, is home to West Virginia Wesleyan College and is known for its charming downtown business district, which showcases local restaurants, specialty boutiques, and a unique French-style microcinema. Each year, the city hosts the annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival, which livens up the third week of May with a variety of strawberry-themed activities.
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