If you’re looking for a small town overflowing with nice folks, colorful culture and plenty of outdoor adventure, then Beckley is the place for you. It won’t take long for you to feel welcomed by our authentic hospitality where people still make eye contact and smile while going about their day-to-day business.
The City of Beckley in Southern West Virginia offers the best of town and country with the amenities of a city and abundant recreational opportunities of a mountain escape. Established in 1838, Beckley is now home to approximately 17,000 citizens, yet it serves over 100,000 people in the region. Located on a plateau at the intersections of Interstates 77 and 64 and Route 19, the city is at a crossroads that is easily accessible for business and commerce.
Tourism, arts and entertainment are important to the Beckley area. With cultural local attractions such as Tamarack Marketplace, Theatre West Virginia, Beckley Art Center, Beckley Concert Association, Wildwood House Museum and the Appalachian Festival, the Smithsonian Magazine honored Beckley as one of the Top 20 Small Towns for Cultural Enrichment.
There’s plenty to do, yet nothing around here feels overcrowded, making Beckley, WV one of the best kept secrets in the mid-Atlantic region.
The City of Beckley in Southern West Virginia offers the best of town and country with the amenities of a city and abundant recreational opportunities of a mountain escape. Established in 1838, Beckley is now home to approximately 17,000 citizens, yet it serves over 100,000 people in the region. Located on a plateau at the intersections of Interstates 77 and 64 and Route 19, the city is at a crossroads that is easily accessible for business and commerce.

If you’re looking for a small town overflowing with nice folks, colorful culture and plenty of outdoor adventure, then Beckley is the place for you. It won’t take long for you to feel welcomed by our authentic hospitality where people still make eye contact and smile while going about their day-to-day business.
The City of Beckley in Southern West Virginia offers the best of town and country with the amenities of a city and abundant recreational opportunities of a mountain escape. Established in 1838, Beckley is now home to approximately 17,000 citizens, yet it serves over 100,000 people in the region. Located on a plateau at the intersections of Interstates 77 and 64 and Route 19, the city is at a crossroads that is easily accessible for business and commerce.
Tourism, arts and entertainment are important to the Beckley area. With cultural local attractions such as Tamarack Marketplace, Theatre West Virginia, Beckley Art Center, Beckley Concert Association, Wildwood House Museum and the Appalachian Festival, the Smithsonian Magazine honored Beckley as one of the Top 20 Small Towns for Cultural Enrichment.
There’s plenty to do, yet nothing around here feels overcrowded, making Beckley, WV one of the best kept secrets in the mid-Atlantic region.
The City of Beckley in Southern West Virginia offers the best of town and country with the amenities of a city and abundant recreational opportunities of a mountain escape. Established in 1838, Beckley is now home to approximately 17,000 citizens, yet it serves over 100,000 people in the region. Located on a plateau at the intersections of Interstates 77 and 64 and Route 19, the city is at a crossroads that is easily accessible for business and commerce.

Are you a remote worker?
Do you want to live amongst the nation's newest national park? If that's you, we’ll pay you $5,000 plus free outdoor recreation.
If you’re looking for a small town overflowing with nice folks, colorful culture and plenty of outdoor adventure, then Beckley is the place for you. It won’t take long for you to feel welcomed by our authentic hospitality where people still make eye contact and smile while going about their day-to-day business.
We want to invite you to live in our town by offering $5,000 plus an amazing outdoor experience package. In the first year you will receive $3,000 and the additional $2,000 throughout year two. We will provide you with free outdoor recreation experiences such as world class whitewater rafting in the Nation’s newest national park, golfing amongst championship courses, guided rock climbing, and culture rich tours. Plus a warm welcome into our neck of the woods by providing a free coworking space, $2,500 towards closing costs on a home, and community connections.
Are you a remote worker?
Do you want to live amongst the nation's newest national park? If that's you, we’ll pay you $5,000 plus free outdoor recreation.
If you’re looking for a small town overflowing with nice folks, colorful culture and plenty of outdoor adventure, then Beckley is the place for you. It won’t take long for you to feel welcomed by our authentic hospitality where people still make eye contact and smile while going about their day-to-day business.
We want to invite you to live in our town by offering $5,000 plus an amazing outdoor experience package. In the first year you will receive $3,000 and the additional $2,000 throughout year two. We will provide you with free outdoor recreation experiences such as world class whitewater rafting in the Nation’s newest national park, golfing amongst championship courses, guided rock climbing, and culture rich tours. Plus a warm welcome into our neck of the woods by providing a free coworking space, $2,500 towards closing costs on a home, and community connections.
The first step to accepting the $5,000 and all of the outdoor wonders of the New River Gorge National Park is by submitting an application. We can’t WAIT to meet you!

Why are we offering $5,000 to move here?
Southern West Virginia is working to diversify the economy and strengthen our talent pool and network. Remote Workers, such as yourself, bring a fresh, diverse perspective to the region’s growth.
Why are we offering $5,000 to move here?
Southern West Virginia is working to diversify the economy and strengthen our talent pool and network. Remote Workers, such as yourself, bring a fresh, diverse perspective to the region’s growth.

Life in Beckley
If you’re looking for a small town overflowing with nice folks, colorful culture and plenty of outdoor adventure, then Beckley is the place for you. It won’t take long for you to feel welcomed by our authentic hospitality where people still make eye contact and smile while going about their day-to-day business.

Cuisine & Culture
Local Flavor – In the Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia, you’ll find many local restaurant options that source whole, fresh ingredients for their unique recipes. (Check out The Char, Dobra Zupas, The Dish Cafe, Pasquale’s, Skyline and Tamarack Marketplace)
Craft Brews – It’s an amazing time for craft beer with the growth of different style breweries in our region. (Check out Bridge Brew Works, Dobra Zupas, Free Folk Brewery and Weathered Ground Brewery.)
Farmer’s Markets – July through September, our local growers set up at the Beckley Intermodal Gateway on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 3pm and 5pm.
Boutique Shopping – The fashion vibe is at your fingertips with several fun and unique boutiques offering everything from bohemian-style trends to high end clothing and accessories. (Check out Blue Magnolia. Indie Sparrow Boutique, Sugar Maple, Southern Connection.)
Festivals, Events & The Art Scene – With cultural local attractions such as the Appalachian Festival, Beckley Art Center, Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, Beckley Concert Association, Tamarack Marketplace, Theatre West Virginia and Wildwood House Museum, it’s no wonder the Smithsonian Magazine honored Beckley as one of the Top 20 Small Towns for Cultural Enrichment.

Cuisine & Culture
Local Flavor – In the Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia, you’ll find many local restaurant options that source whole, fresh ingredients for their unique recipes. (Check out The Char, Dobra Zupas, The Dish Cafe, Pasquale’s, Skyline and Tamarack Marketplace)
Craft Brews – It’s an amazing time for craft beer with the growth of different style breweries in our region. (Check out Bridge Brew Works, Dobra Zupas, Free Folk Brewery and Weathered Ground Brewery.)
Farmer’s Markets – July through September, our local growers set up at the Beckley Intermodal Gateway on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 3pm and 5pm.
Boutique Shopping – The fashion vibe is at your fingertips with several fun and unique boutiques offering everything from bohemian-style trends to high end clothing and accessories. (Check out Blue Magnolia. Indie Sparrow Boutique, Sugar Maple, Southern Connection.)
Festivals, Events & The Art Scene – With cultural local attractions such as the Appalachian Festival, Beckley Art Center, Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, Beckley Concert Association, Tamarack Marketplace, Theatre West Virginia and Wildwood House Museum, it’s no wonder the Smithsonian Magazine honored Beckley as one of the Top 20 Small Towns for Cultural Enrichment.
Outdoor Recreation
To put it short, the New River Gorge region is frequented by some of the top adventure athletes in the world. Chris Sharma, rock climbing’s most legendary athlete, said the “Perfect Rock Climb” is in the NRG. Dane Jackson, the best whitewater kayaker in the world, routinely comes to the area, and former Olympic mountain biker, Sue Haywood, is no stranger to our slice of adventuring heaven. This is THE hidden gem of outdoor recreation on the East Coast.
- Best single pitch rock climbing and bouldering on the East Coast with over 3,500 established routes
- Some of the greatest density of whitewater in the country with over 820 miles of river within a 50 mile radius of the city center
- World class guiding outfitters
- Mountain biking destinations such as the Arrowhead Bike Farm
- The Hatfield and McCoy motorized trails are nationally recognized
- Top USA day hikes found throughout the NRG National Park