Sutton, WV

Set along the banks of the Elk River in central West Virginia, Sutton is the seat of Braxton County and home to fewer than a thousand people. The town has a quiet, historic feel, with older brick buildings downtown and wooded hills rising in every direction. Interstate 79 sits just a couple of minutes away, making it easy to commute to places like Charleston or Morgantown without dealing with heavy traffic in your own neighborhood.

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Most outdoor life centers on Sutton Lake, located just a short drive upstream from town. The lake is a favorite destination for boating, bass fishing, kayaking, and camping along the quiet shoreline. In town, you'll find a friendly community with a distinct sense of humor, highlighted by local stops like the West Virginia Bigfoot Museum. It all adds up to a peaceful, scenic place to settle down if you want mountain scenery and a true small-town pace.