Smithers blends river-town ease with quick access to work, school, and wide-open adventure. Set along the Kanawha River where Fayette County meets Kanawha County, it offers an easy commute to Charleston and a two-minute hop to Montgomery. Many residents choose Smithers for its manageable pace, tree-lined neighborhoods, and front-row seat to scenic Route 60, the historic Midland Trail.
Weekends here often start outdoors. Paddlers and anglers appreciate shoreline access, while hikers can chase sweeping canyon views at Hawks Nest State Park, managed by the state’s parks system, via its official page at Hawks Nest State Park. Just beyond, America’s newest national park beckons with sandstone cliffs and world-class trails—plan your visit through New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. On warm days, locals make short outings to the thunder of Kanawha Falls, highlighted by West Virginia’s official tourism site at Kanawha Falls.
Families benefit from student-focused resources through Fayette County Schools, with details at Fayette County Schools. Nearby care is convenient at Montgomery General Hospital, which provides emergency and specialty services at Montgomery General Hospital. Regional learning and workforce pathways also extend through West Virginia University Institute of Technology, featured at WVU Tech.
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