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The businesses listed on our website are for informational purposes and are not affiliated with the resort.

RESORT EVENTS

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live music with Cody Clayton Eagle

May 9th, 2025

Tipple Tavern

7pm-10pm 

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live music with Bill Dotson

May 24, 2025

Tipple Tavern

7pm-10pm

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live music with Been Fishin'

June 21st, 2025

Tipple Tavern

7pm-10pm

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live music with Cody Fair

June 27, 2025

Tipple Tavern

7pm-10pm

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July 4th fireworks display​

July 4, 2025

Devil's Backbone Adventure Resort

Fireworks begin at dark 

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live music with Thomas Danley

July 11, 2025

Tipple Tavern

7pm-10pm

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live music with Donaven Blevins 

August 1, 2025

Tipple Tavern

7pm-10pm

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Local Events

LOCAL EVENTS

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Magnolia Fair Festival

June 4th-7th 2025

306 McCoy Ave

Matewan, WV, United States, West Virginia

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https://www.facebook.com/magnoliafairfestival

Couple Running

26th annual hatfield mcCoy marathon

June 14, 2025

5k & Marathon in Williamson, WV

Half Marathon in Matewan, WV

 

https://hatfieldmccoymarathontvrrc.com/marathon-weekend

Things to Do

NEARBY THINGS TO DO

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Tug Valley Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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For more information on things to do, places to eat, hiking, fishing, events, suggested itineraries, and historical spots both on and off the trails.
 

visitcoalcountry.org

https://www.visitcoalcountry.org/things-to-do

WV Tourism site- hatfield-e1488824744994

WV TOURISM

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Take a Hatfield-McCoy driving tour.

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wvtourism.com/tour-mccoy-hatfield-feud/

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matewan, wv

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Only 5.5 miles from Devil's Backbone Adventure Resort by road or ride the trails over and connect to the Buffalo Mountain Trail System! Matewan offers shopping, geochaching, bike riding, kayaking, dining at the Trailhead Bar & Grill, Wingo's Grill, or Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant, and historical sites such as the Depot Museum and Mine Wars Museum.

 

historicmatewan.com

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hatfield & mccoy airboat tours

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Tours offered Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 6pm or by appointment. Visit website for recent updates to hours. 

info@hatfieldmccoyairboattours.com

Phone:  (304) 235-9090

Cell:  (304) 928-7702

https://hatfieldmccoyairboattours.com/

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tug fork of the big sandy river

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Catch a smallmouth bass, muskie, or flathead catfish while exploring the border between West Virginia and Kentucky.

 

https://fw.ky.gov/Fish/Documents/Tug%20Fork.pdf

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Appalachian lost and found antique and artisan shop​

 

Past Appalachian culture rediscovered through metal detecting, photography, and descriptions.

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Keesee Bldg, Matewan, WV

(304) 928-9778

Hours: Monday-Saturday 12-8, Sunday 1-8

https://www.facebook.com/appalachian.lost.and.found/

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mine wars museum

 

336 Mate Street, Matewan, WV


wvminewars.com

 

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matewan depot replica museum & welcome center

 

100 Bridge Street, Matewan, WV

 

http://visithistoricmatewan.com/index.php/2016/04/08/the-matewan-depot/​​

 

Matewan Depot Replica Museum & Welcome Center Facebook page

 

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hatfield & mccoy moonshine distillery tours & gift shop

 

297 James Ave, Gilbert

West Virginia 25621

(304) 664-2821

Hours: Mon-Fri  10am - 6pm

 

drinkofthedevilmoonshine.com​​

 

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ellison hatfield cemetery

 

Ellison Hatfield (Devil Anse's younger brother) and his parents are buried here. Next door to the birthplace of Devil Anse Hatfield. 

 

Location on Google Maps

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hatfield family cemetery

 

Resting place of Devil Anse Hatfield, Jonse Hatfield, and several other Hatfields, in the Sarah Ann Hatfield Cemetery.

 

http://www.mywvhome.com/1900s/hatfield.html

 

Location on Google Maps

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hatfield McCOY MUSEUM & TOURS

 

Experience the legendary families of the feud by visiting the last homeplace of Devil Anse Hatfield and area feud sites! Guided tours of the museum and Hatfield Family Cemetery, gift shop, and food truck. 

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hatfieldmccoyfoundation.org

12790 Jerry West Hwy, Sarah Ann, WV

info@hatfieldmccoyfoundation.org

(304) 896-1212

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laurel lake (near dingess, wv)

29-acre impoundment with gravel boat ramp, bathrooms, picnic tables, and trail surrounding the lake with fishing access. 

 

WV DNR Information Page

Location on Google Maps​​ (approximately 45 minutes by car)

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r.d. bailey lake (near gilbert, wv)

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630-acre lake with boating, fishing, trails, and visitor's center.

 

https://www.wvdnr.gov/fishing/public_access.asp?county=Wyoming&type=Lakes&point=I82

 

R.D. Bailey Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook page

 

Location on Google Maps​​ (approximately 45 minutes by car)

Coal House- Tug Valley Chamber of Commer

coal house (williamson, wv)

 

 

This historic Coal House was built in 1933 from 65 tons of bituminous coal.

Hours:

73 E 2nd Ave, Williamson, WV 25661

Hours:  Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm, Saturday 9am-1pm

https://tugvalleychamber.com/visit-us

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death rock (williamson, wv)

 

 

Picturesque view of KY and WV. Located off Trail 37 overlooking Williamson, WV.

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hatfield mccoy Rec Center (williamson, wv)

 

241 Recreation Dr Buffalo Mtn

Williamson, WV 

(304) 236-4200

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https://www.facebook.com/HMRecCenter

Pike Co. Hatfields and McCoys Driving To

pike county, ky

 

Pike County is just across the river from Mingo County, WV where many infamous disputes occurred between the Hatfield and McCoy families. You can get more information on a self-guided driving tour by contacting the Pike County Visitors Center or download the tour below.

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https://tourpikecounty.com/

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DEVIL'S BACKBONE ADVENTURE RESORT

100 Adventure Lane

Matewan, WV 25678

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Reservations/Information
(See hours below
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info@devilsbackbonewv.com
(844) 549-0023

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Reservations Office

Hours

Monday - Saturday

8 am - 8 pm

 

Sunday

10 am - 6 pm

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When calling after reservation line hours, please leave a message or email us and we will reply as soon as possible during business hours the following day.

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guestrelations@devilsbackbonewv.com

(844) 549-0023

Option 1

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Backbone

Company Store 

​Hours vary based on occupancy. Please call reservations office

for hours.

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(304) 426-2810

Option 2 

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  • Hatfield McCoy Trail Permits

  • Trail Gear (helmets, repair supplies, accessories, clothing)

  • Resort & HMT Souvenirs​

  • Groceries

  • Camping Supplies

  • Beer & Wine

  • Firewood

  • Ice

  • Soda

  • Snacks

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Tipple Tavern

Hours

 Sunday         11am-9pm

                 Monday        11am-9pm

                 Tuesday        11am-9pm

              Wednesday     11am-9pm

               Thursday        11am-11pm

                 Friday           11am-11pm

                Saturday        11am-11pm

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Trail 59 Grill Hours

 Sunday         10am-4pm

                 Monday        CLOSED

                 Tuesday        CLOSED

              Wednesday     CLOSED

               Thursday        10am-4pm

                 Friday           10am-4pm

                Saturday        10am-4pm

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Visit TippleTavern.com for more information.

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Catering & special hours

available for groups!

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Reservations required for parties of 8 or more. Please email tippletavern@devilsbackbonewv.com for reservations.

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Our friends at Ridge Runner Outfitters & Guides offer SXS & 4-Wheeler rentals, guide services, and recovery services. Visit https://www.ridgerunner2021.com/ for more information!

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Coming in 2025 to the Buffalo Mountain Trail System
near Williamson, WV!
 

Opening date to be determined
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