Audra State Park Nearby Attractions
Town of Buckhannon
About 25 miles north of Audra State Park, the county seat of Upshur County has many small-town attractions, including local restaurants, shopping, West Virginia Wesleyan College, a movie theater and the annual Strawberry Festival each May. Visit to get a feel for a small town in West Virginia!
West Virginia State Wildlife Center
The West Virginia State Wildlife Center is a modern zoological facility displaying native and introduced state wildlife. Operated by the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, the Wildlife Center is dedicated to presenting visitors a realistic and factual understanding of our state’s wildlife. The Wildlife Center aims to accommodate all guests with a 1.25 mile long wheelchair trail on hardwood forest and is located approximately 35 miles from Audra State Park.
Philippi Covered Bridge
About 11 miles from Audra State Park, the city of Philippi was the site of the first land battle of the Civil War on June 3, 1861. Built in 1852, the bridge here was heavily utilized by both sides during the Civil War. Severely damaged by fire in 1989, the bridge has been restored to its original appearance.
