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Princeton
is located in Mercer County in southern West Virginia near the Virginia border. As of the 2000 census, the population was 7,652 residents. It is part of the Bluefield micropolitan area and a hub of the Four Seasons County area of Southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia. The entire region has a population of approximately 111,586. The town of Princeton hosts the Princeton Rays baseball club of the Appalachian League. A large number of hotels, restaurants and shopping areas have developed near Princeton at the intersection of the West Virginia Turnpike and U.S. Highway 460, a convenient stop for travelers. The town is nestled in the mountains of southern West Virginia in an area that is rich in history and natural beauty. Also located here are the Tourist Information Center (with its Vietnam Memorial) and the East River Shopping Plaza. Princeton is also just a short drive to Pipestem State Park. Recreational activities in the area include camping, hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, swimming, picnicking, fishing, skiing, golf and more. Princeton also serves as the county seat for Mercer County.
Surrounding areas: Bluefield, West Virginia (9.4 mi), Pipestem, West Virginia (14.6 mi), Flat Top, West Virginia (15.4 mi), Jumping Branch, West Virginia (19.2 mi), Hinton, West Virginia (23.8 mi), Glade Springs, West Virginia (24.4 mi), Beckley, West Virginia (29.5 mi)
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Princeton Vacation Rentals
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Princeton Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Budget Inn | 409 Thorn St | Princeton, WV | | (304) 425-3585 | | Comfort Inn Princeton | 136 Ambrose Ln | Princeton, WV | | (304) 487-6101 | | Days Inn | 347 Meadowfield Ln | Princeton, WV | | (304) 425-8100 | | Eden Rock Motel | 504 Oakvale Rd | Princeton, WV | | (304) 425-8757 | | Holiday Inn Express | 805 Oakvale Rd | Princeton, WV | | (304) 425-8156 | | Ramada Limited | 1115 Oakvale Rd | Princeton, WV | | (304) 425-8711 | | Sleep Inn | 1015 Oakvale Rd | Princeton, WV | | (304) 431-2800 | | Super 8 | 901 Oakvale Rd | Princeton, WV | | (304) 487-6161 | | Turnpike Motel | 1119 Oakvale Rd | Princeton, WV | | (304) 425-2268 | | Econo Lodge | 3400 Cumberland Rd | Bluefield, WV | 9.0 mi. | (304) 327-8171 | | Briar Motel | 3206 Cumberland Rd | Bluefield, WV | 9.2 mi. | (304) 325-9111 | | Ramada Inn - 2 | 3175 E Cumberland Rd | Bluefield, WV | 9.3 mi. | (304) 325-5421 | | Highlander Motel | 3144 Cumberland Rd | Bluefield, WV | 9.4 mi. | (304) 325-9131 | | Holiday Inn | 3350 Big Laurel Hwy | Bluefield, WV | 9.4 mi. | (304) 325-6170 | | Comfort Inn | 38769 Governor G C Perry Hwy | Bluefield, VA | 12.2 mi. | (276) 326-3688 | | Pipestem State Park | | Pipestem, WV | 14.6 mi. | (304) 466-1800 | | Appalachian Resort Inn | Flattop MTN Rd | Ghent, WV | 17.4 mi. | (304) 787-5559 | | Knights Inn | 300 Odd Rd I77 Exit 28 | Ghent, WV | 17.4 mi. | (304) 787-3250 | | Bluestone State Park | HC 85 Box 3 | Hinton, WV | 24.3 mi. | (304) 466-2805 | | Glade Springs Resort Buildings A-h | 3000 LK Dr | Daniels, WV | 26.1 mi. | (304) 763-2000 | | Sleep Inn Motel | 1124 Airport Rd | Beaver, WV | 26.9 mi. | (304) 255-4222 | | Comfort Inn-wytheville | 315 Holston Rd | Wytheville, VA | 27.9 mi. | (276) 228-4488 | | Cow Shed Inc | Rt 10 | Pineville, WV | 28.1 mi. | (304) 732-7000 | | Mountain Motel | Rte 10 E Pineville | Pineville, WV | 28.1 mi. | (304) 732-9177 | | Comfort Suites | 695 Peppers Ferry Rd | Wytheville, VA | 28.2 mi. | (276) 228-1234 | | Hampton Inn Ft Chiswell/Max Meadows | 199 Ft Chiswell Rd | Max Meadows, VA | 28.6 mi. | (276) 637-4027 | | Hotel | Rt 2 | Max Meadows, VA | 28.6 mi. | (276) 637-4141 | | Super 8 Motel Of Ft Chiswell | 194 FT Chiswell Rd | Max Meadows, VA | 28.6 mi. | (800) 800-8000 | | Econo Lodge | 1160 E Main St | Wytheville, VA | 28.7 mi. | (276) 228-5517 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 2015 E Main St | Wytheville, VA | 28.7 mi. | (276) 228-4241 | | Motel 6 | 220 Lithia Rd | Wytheville, VA | 28.9 mi. | (276) 228-7988 | | Ramada Inn | 955 Peppers Fry Rd | Wytheville, VA | 28.9 mi. | (276) 228-6000 | | Super 8 Motel | 130 Nye Cir | Wiytheville, VA | 29.0 mi. | (276) 228-6620 | | Best Western Wytheville Inn | 355 Nye Rd | Wytheville, VA | 29.0 mi. | (276) 228-7300 | | Sleep Inn | 135 Nye Cir | Wytheville, VA | 29.0 mi. | (276) 625-0667 | | Super 8 Motel | 130 Nye Cir | Wytheville, VA | 29.0 mi. | (800) 800-8000 | | Travelodge | 140 Lithia Rd | Wytheville, VA | 29.0 mi. | (276) 228-3188 | | Days Inn Wytheville | 150 Malin Dr | Wytheville, VA | 29.1 mi. | (276) 228-5500 | | Courtyard Beckley | 124 Hylton Ln | Beckley, WV | 29.2 mi. | (800) 321-2211 | | Fairfield Inn | 125 Hylton Ln | Beckley, WV | 29.2 mi. | (304) 252-8661 |
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Princeton Weather & Climate
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Southern West Virginia , near the Virginia border, has a mild, four-season climate. Within this region, the city of Bluefield prides itself on its hospitable climate. Since 1938 the Bluefield Chamber of Commerce has given free lemonade when the temperature has surpassed 90F. The city's motto is "nature's air conditioned city, where the summer spends the winter." Indeed, due to the high elevation, this region has a somewhat cooler and more moist climate than surrounding areas at lower altitudes. Summers are mild and humid with high temperatures ranging from the 60s to low 70s F. Summer low temperatures average 50-55 F, although temperatures below freezing have been recorded in every month of the year. Winters are typically cold and snowy. Nearly all snow falls from October through April. Severe storms, such as tornadoes, are rare in this region.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
40°F |
19°F |
3.17 in. |
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| February |
44°F |
21°F |
2.72 in. |
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| March |
53°F |
28°F |
3.39 in. |
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| April |
62°F |
37°F |
3.34 in. |
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| May |
71°F |
46°F |
3.93 in. |
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| June |
77°F |
55°F |
3.63 in. |
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| July |
81°F |
59°F |
3.88 in. |
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| August |
80°F |
57°F |
3.20 in. |
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| September |
73°F |
50°F |
2.98 in. |
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| October |
64°F |
38°F |
2.51 in. |
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| November |
53°F |
30°F |
2.67 in. |
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| December |
44°F |
24°F |
2.59 in. |
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Princeton Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the New River Valley airport (PSK) located about 28 miles southeast of Princeton in Dublin, Virginia, the Raleigh County Memorial airport (BKW) located approximately 29 miles north of Princeton in Beckley, West Virginia, the Greenbrier Valley airport (LWB) located roughly 51 miles northeast of Princeton in Lewisburg, West Virginia, Roanoke Regional Woodrum Field (ROA) located around 61 miles east of Princeton in Roanoke, Virginia, and finally the Yeager airport (CRW) located about 74 miles northwest of Princeton in Charleston, West Virginia.
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Princeton Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Emerald Pointe Water Park | Greensboro | NC | 115.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Princeton Elks Golf Course | Princeton | WV | | | | Bluefield Elks Country Club | Bluefield | WV | 9.8 mi. | | | Richwood Golf Club | Bluefield | VA | 13.6 mi. | | | Wolf Creek Golf & Country Club | Bastian | VA | 15.2 mi. | | | Fountain Springs Golf Course | Peterstown | WV | 17.3 mi. | | | Gary Country Club | Black Wolf | WV | 20.9 mi. | | | WillowWood Country Club | Hinton | WV | 24.3 mi. | | | Beaver Creek Golf Club | Beaver | WV | 25.9 mi. | | | Grandview Country Club | Beaver | WV | 25.9 mi. | | | Saddlebred Golf Club | Beckley | WV | 28.2 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Winterplace | Flat Top | WV | 15.4 mi. | | | Canaan Valley | Davis | WV | 62.5 mi. | | | The Homestead | Hot Springs | VA | 82.1 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 92.8 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 93.4 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 93.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Pinnacle Rock State Park | | WV | 11.0 mi. | | | Pipestem State Park | | WV | 12.9 mi. | | | Bluestone State Park | | WV | 19.3 mi. | | | Twin Falls State Park | | WV | 25.6 mi. | | | Little Beaver State Park | | WV | 25.9 mi. | | | Sandstone Falls State Park | | WV | 28.8 mi. | | | Grandview State Park | | WV | 32.8 mi. | | | Claytor Lake State Park | | VA | 34.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Museum | Beckley | WV | 28.9 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Mill Mountain Zoo | Roanoke | VA | 64.2 mi. | |
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