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ABOUT US

CORPORATE EVENTS

LODGING

 A century ago, Nitro was built as a manufacturing center for the war effort
during World War I. Our unique history is highlighted across town in our area
attractions, including the Nitro WWI History Museum, Living Memorial Park on
21st Street, and much more.


If you are a collector, then we are your perfect pitstop! Our downtown has
several antique and collector boutiques located only one mile off of Interstate
64.



We are nestled beside the beautiful Kanawha River, where visitors can enjoy the
Robert C. Byrd Boat Access & Launch. If lady luck is on your side, then be sure
to stop at the Mardi Gras Casino and Resort. From dining to entertainment, Nitro
has it all.




    

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Enjoy the updated historic walk through a large collection of memorabilia and
artifacts from military conflicts involving the U.S.


Nitro Wars Museum
Open Now
Enjoy Spring and Summer at Ridenour Lake, the largest lake in Kanawha County.
The lake is stocked once a month with 500 lbs of trout. The trails are open for
hiking, running and mountain biking. Enjoy the fresh air at Ridenour!

Outdoor Activities at Ridenour Lake
Every Day
SEE ALL NITRO AREA EVENTS 

MADFEST AT RIDENOUR LAKE


Day long music festival

at Ridenour Lake.

JULY 27


    West Virginia’s only casino resort with a New Orleans flair, featuring
slots, poker, greyhound racing, and off-track betting for both greyhound and
horse racing, restaurants and more.  It is located just off the Cross Lanes exit
of I-64.

 
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ANTIQUES


Nitro is home to several antique and collectable stores in our downtown area.
Come explore through Nitro's Antique District. 

Located only a mile off I-64, Nitro is a historic town with several activites
for the whole family to enjoy. From shopping to learning about Nitro's influence
in World War I, there are a wide variety of can't miss activties in Nitro. 
ENTERTAINMENT

The Mardi Gras Casino & Resort offers a variety of weekly entertainment
performers and casino games. 


WARS MUSEUM



Built as a Boomtown in WWI, Nitro's unique history can be found all throughout
the city.  Our Wars Museum has a wide range of artifacts from WWI and other
Wars. 

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RECREATION


Ridenour Lake is the perfect place for a picnic. The park offers several trails
for biking and hiking.

FISHING

Nestled beside the Kanawha River, Nitro is the perfect place to cast a line.
Along with the Kanawha River, Ridenour Lake is also a perfect fishing stop for
the whole family. 

GOOD EATS 



Nitro has several dining locations serving classic Appalachian-style cuisine.
From fried chicken to cornbread, you can find it here.  

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DISCOVER MORE ABOUT NITRO

Celebrating Over

100 Years....

 The United States faced a gunpowder shortage during World War I. In an
effort to support the war, Congress passed the Deficiency Appropriations Act on
October 6, 1917, for the construction of three plants capable of producing
500,000 pounds of gunpowder per day. 



Nitro was selected as the site for Explosives Plant C and construct began on in
December 1917.  Named after nitro cellouse, a key element in gunpowder, Nitro
was born and has been a key manufacturing center of West Virginia. 



   
In 2017, the City celebrated its Centennial Celebration. One of only two WWI
Boomtowns left, the city takes great pride in its historic heritage.
      






A Day in the Life of Nitro
On August 1, 2019, the residents of Nitro were asked to submit videos and
pictures capturing a day in Nitro...

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF NITRO
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