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Visitor & newcomer guide.

Whether you're here for a long weekend or putting down roots, here's the practical side of Mercer County — where to get maps and advice, how to get here, and the everyday essentials from dog parks to the DMV.

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The Mercer County Visitor Guide — online

Browse the full, photo-rich CVB visitor guide in your browser — no download needed, on any phone or tablet.

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Start at a visitor center

Visitor centers & travel info.

The Mercer County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) staffs friendly information stops in both anchor cities — grab maps, brochures and local tips, or call ahead.

Princeton · CVB

Visitor Center — Princeton

858 Mercer Street, Princeton, WV. Maps, brochures and area advice near downtown.

☎ 1-800-221-3206 Directions ↗
Bluefield · CVB

Visitor Center — Bluefield

619 Bland Street, Bluefield, WV — in the heart of the historic downtown near the arts district.

☎ 1-800-221-3206 Directions ↗
Getting here

How to reach Mercer County.

Mercer County sits at the crossroads of I-77 and I-64 in southern West Virginia, with US-460 running east toward Virginia. Here's how visitors usually arrive.

By air · nearby

Mercer County Airport (BLF)

The local general-aviation airport near Bluefield/Bland. Most commercial travelers fly into a larger regional airport and drive in.

By air · regional

Roanoke–Blacksburg (ROA)

The closest full-service commercial airport is about an hour east in Roanoke, VA — a scenic drive back over the mountains on US-460 / I-77.

By car

Interstates & highways

I-77 (north–south, with the East River Mountain Tunnel), I-64 (east–west), and US-460 toward Blacksburg & Roanoke. Winterplace, New River Gorge and Beckley are all a short hop north on I-77.

Bring the whole family — including the dog

Dog parks & getting outside.

Traveling with a pup or new in town and looking for room to run? Mercer County has fenced, off-leash space plus easy green spaces close to downtown.

Princeton

Princeton Bark Park

A dedicated fenced dog park behind the Recreation Center, with separate areas so big and small dogs can play safely off-leash.

201 Morrison Drive, Princeton, WV

Directions ↗
County-wide

Parks & green space

Glenwood Recreational Park (Princeton) has trails, disc golf and fishing; Bluefield City Park offers shaded walks and the Ridge Runner miniature train. For bigger adventures see our Day Trips — Pipestem, Camp Creek and Pinnacle Rock state parks.

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Everyday essentials

Health, libraries & markets.

The practical touchpoints visitors and new residents ask about most.

Healthcare

Princeton Community Hospital

The county's main hospital, offering a full-service emergency department.

122 12th Street NE, Princeton, WV

Directions ↗
Libraries

Public libraries

Craft Memorial Library — 600 Commerce Street, Bluefield (also home to the Eastern Regional Coal Archives).
Princeton Public Library — 920 Mercer Street, Princeton.

Local & fresh

Farmers markets

Seasonal farmers markets in Princeton and Bluefield bring local produce, baked goods and crafts through the warmer months — a great way to meet neighbors and vendors.

Just moved here?

New-resident basics.

Welcome to Mercer County. A few official starting points to get settled.

Government

Mercer County Commission

County services, offices and public notices — the official county government hub.

mercercountywv.com ↗
Driver & vehicle

West Virginia DMV

Transfer your license and registration and check office locations after your move.

dmv.wv.gov ↗
Families

Mercer County Schools

Enrollment info and school details for families relocating to the area.

Mercer County Schools ↗
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