Discover Dunbar: Historic Wine Cellars, Lake and City Parks

Between Wine Cellars, Lake and Walking Trails

Dunbar combines historic discoveries with water, activity and relaxing stays in green surroundings. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Dunbar can plan their trip according to their own interests: Wine Cellar Park includes restored wine cellars, a walking trail, a playground and a lake; at Anderson Lake, fishing and the annual trout stocking are attractions in their own right. Parks, sports facilities and the annual Critter Dinner round out the travel ideas.

Historic Heritage at Wine Cellar Park

One particularly distinctive place is Wine Cellar Park. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features a scenic walking trail, a playground and a lake. The park’s historic highlight is its three large, restored, walk-in stone wine cellars. They date from before the American Civil War.

The wine cellars tell the story of a local form of winemaking. They were used to store wine produced on site from grapes grown in the local vineyards. For visitors interested in history, regional production and unusual structures, this site offers more than a brief look at a single building. The combination of trail, lake, playground and wine cellars opens up different possibilities for a stay, without requiring all travelers to share the same focus.

Water and Relaxing Activities

Fishing is possible at Anderson Lake. The lake is also stocked with trout every year. These two details make Anderson Lake a distinct focus for travelers who enjoy spending time by the water or would like to include fishing in their plans. Wine Cellar Park complements this more relaxed part of the trip with its walking trail and lake.

If you are looking for accommodation in Dunbar in a location that allows for different day-trip ideas, you should first weigh up historic sightseeing, walks, fishing and more active activities.

City Park, Play Equipment and Picnic Areas

Dunbar City Park offers opportunities for walking and relaxation. The park includes play equipment and several picnic areas. Families can plan a break outdoors while children use the available play facilities. Those traveling with different age groups can therefore consider the park a less eventful, shared activity alongside cultural, water-based and sporting options.

Sports and Practical Information

The Shawnee Sports Complex is a public multi-purpose sports facility. It has six college-sized artificial-turf fields for soccer and lacrosse. The fields must be reserved in order to use them. The complex also includes a Tourism and Welcome Center with restrooms and food services. This information is important when planning a sports-focused stay because use of the fields requires a reservation.

Cycling is also part of Dunbar’s leisure profile: Cycling on the city’s streets is recommended as a recreational activity. Those choosing this focus can first consider, when looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, how much room their days should leave for cycling, walks, historic sites or sports.

Local Tradition and Annual Event

Dunbar’s annual Critter Dinner is also part of the city’s local character. It takes place at the Dunbar Recreation Center. As a recurring event, it complements the visible attractions and leisure opportunities with a community tradition. Together with the wine cellars, fishing, parks and sports complex, Dunbar emerges as a destination with several different ways to explore it.

The Right Accommodation for Your Travel Plans

When looking for accommodation in Dunbar, it is worth determining your preferred travel rhythm. A holiday apartment may suit a stay in which you want to combine culture and local history with walks. A holiday home may be interesting for your plans if you want to combine different activities with shared breaks. You can base this decision on your plans and your preferred travel rhythm. Whether you focus on Wine Cellar Park, Anderson Lake, Dunbar City Park, the Shawnee Sports Complex or cycling is up to you.

Discover More Places

For further orientation, you can also visit Charleston, East Bank, St Albans, South Charleston, Elkview and Cross Lanes.

To the higher-level travel overview: Kanawha.