Are you as tired of Gino's as I am? Don't get me wrong, sometimes the calzones just hit the spot. But after trying to hit up all the Gino's locations over the past year, I can only have so many sandwiches or pizza.On this particular day in Ansted, the ham sandwich caught my...

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While passing through Ansted, I approached Dixie's Drive-In. This drive-in restaurant is named after the owners' late golden retriever. While the name "Dixie" is often associated with the Confederacy, I was happy to see cute drawings of the pup, rather than flags, adorning the building.When I pulled into a parking space, it seemed...

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Chimney Corner Cafe is a fun restaurant that sits in this intersection right before Hawk's Nest. I've passed it many times, but only recently stopped after checking out the gift shop across the way. They have plenty of outdoor seating and even a pavilion area which would be perfect for shows. It's even...

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West Virginia is home to many beautiful views – Hawks Nest is one of them. Hawks Nest State Park is located on 370 acres in Fayette County near Ansted, WV. It’s one of those must-visit places in the state, so my friend Kaitlynn, her boyfriend Josh, and I took a day trip and...

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