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Best Towns 2010: Fayetteville, West Virginia

Runner Up: Best for Whitewater

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Gauley River

A lot of young people move to Fayetteville (pop. 2,677) to become raft guides on the renowned New and Gauley rivers. Then they get older and decide to do something that supports a mortgage. But they don't leave. A dozen or so other lesser-known (but kick-ass) rivers are part of the reason. So is the quick access to best-in-the-South rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking.

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ben curnett

we lived in and around the 'ville for close to 15 years, and I can say this with absolute certainty: you will not find a better community of outdoor-type folks anywhere in the world. there's great food, a fairly healthy local music scene, and tons and tons and tons to do outside. housing prices are much lower than pretty much anywhere else that has as much going on as Fayetteville. be warned: it's a small town, so don't move there unless you want to know everyone. nice pick, Outside!

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Stephanie Danz

It's a great place to live, play and be! There's a number one? :)

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Mary Arthur

My dad was born and raised in Fayetteville and many of his 7 surviving siblings and their children (my cousins) still live there. It's a great, quirky town--especially when you've been visiting since the early 1960s and have watched the changes that have come with the rafting, biking, etc. Beautiful place!

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Chip Love

My dad also was born and raised there. He was third generation so I often visited in the 60s and 70s. First time back was for whitewater rafting on The New in 1997. The barber shop I got my first haircut in was gone but much of the town was just the same. Great coffee houses, eateries and even a Blue Ridge Outfitters in my grandfathers old law office building. Blue Ridge is gone now but another outfitter is there. Look forward to taking my kids there when they get old enough in a few years

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