Prince, WV

Tucked right along the water at the bottom of the New River Gorge, Prince is a quiet Fayette County community with a surprisingly handy link to the rest of the country. Its most famous landmark is the stylish 1940s brick train depot, where Amtrak's Cardinal still stops three days a week. For locals and travelers visiting nearby Beckley or exploring the national park, having direct passenger rail access right in the canyon is a rare perk. Living here means enjoying peaceful riverside scenery while staying connected to major cities down the line.