Putnam County Tourism

06/02/2026

Don’t let your chances of winning float away!

2026 Winfield Watersports Weekend is THIS weekend! Purchase your duck for the Rubber Duck Race and support Backpack Buddies while getting a chance to win 50% of the proceeds.🦆

Plus, you do not have to be present to win!

Get your ducks at WinfieldWatersports.com

06/01/2026

Rain clouds? Wildlife & Discovery Center of WV turns an indoor stop into a hands-on science moment—peek into habitat tanks, notice scales and patterns up close, test a magnifier at the discovery table, and follow the curiosity to reptile books. Save this for your next kid-friendly Putnam County day. 🦎

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05/30/2026

The forecast: sunny with a high chance of !🌯

05/26/2026

Emily Jetton’s Putnam County escape brings the best kind of day trip energy: greenhouse blooms, flavorful plates, and a cozy stop to unwind. 🌸🍽️ Save this flowers-and-flavor route for your next one- or two-day getaway.
📍Gritt's Farm
📍Gritt's Midway Greenhouse
📍Thai Valley Kitchen
📍Valley Cakes & Cafe

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05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a good excuse to trade the treadmill for trees at Meeks Mountain Trails. Start under the trailhead arch, check the map, then follow the markers through wooded routes while enjoying public art. Who’s making room for a Putnam County outdoor reset to kick off summer? 🌲

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05/22/2026

Weekend plans changed thanks to the rain? Honestly … sounds like a shopping weekend to us.

🛍️ Iris & Indie Boutique
🛍️ Valley Apparel & Venue
🛍️ Sonney Skies Boutique

Find even more places to shop local at visitputnamwv.com

05/21/2026

Memorial Day Weekend = the unofficial start of summer ☀️💦

Looking for ways to beat the heat around Putnam County, WV this season? Our latest blog rounds up local water adventures perfect for summer fun in .

🔗 https://visitputnamwv.com/beat-the-heat-in-putnam-county-west-virginia

05/20/2026

There’s still time to complete the Putnam Pathfinder challenge before the end of May! 🥾

Visit 7 trails across Putnam County, check in on the Putnam WV app, and earn a free cooler bag along the way!

From gentle paths to rugged trails, this challenge will get you out exploring across Putnam County. Putnam County WV

05/19/2026

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05/19/2026

Need a bright pick-me-up? Swing by The Juice Box for a colorful smoothie, peek at the menu board, and soak up the Good Vibes. Grab a bottled juice for later, too 🥤✨ What flavor are you trying first?

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