Things to Do in Bluefield
One of the biggest questions in a Bluefield College student’s life is where to find things to do in Bluefield during their free time. After a long school week with tons of homework, all a student wants to do is relax with friends by doing something they enjoy.
The first impression of Bluefield might be that there is nothing to do here, but we’ve discovered there are several activities in which students can participate. In fact, we asked students to share with us what they enjoy doing around Bluefield in their spare time. Here are five of the most common answers.
Mercer Mall
Mercer Mall is a shopping mall serving Greater Bluefield. It is located just off Route 460 between Bluefield and Princeton. Opened in 1980, the mall features J.C. Penney, Belk, Roses, Rural King, and Hobby Lobby, plus 70 other stores. BC student Keegan Brade said he likes to go to the mall because it is a fun place to hang out with his friends, and he likes to shop there, as well.
Mountaineer Bowling
Mountaineer Bowling alley is located on Cumberland Road in Bluefield, WV. According to its website, the facility is “a synthetic 28-lane bowling center equipped with automatic scoring, a snack bar with a varied menu, billiard tables, pro shop, game room and Keno.”
BC student Stephanie Miller said she thinks bowling is the most fun activity to do in Bluefield. She said when they have laser bowling a lot of people go and it is a good place to hang out with friends. BC student Jovani Konstanty agreed.
“The bowling alley is the best spot in Bluefield,” Konstanty said, “because I can go with a ton of friends and have fun while being competitive at the same time.”
AMC Classic Bluefield 8
AMC Theaters is a global movie chain that has a movie theater in Bluefield, West Virginia, called AMC Classic Bluefield 8. The theatre is located near Mercer Lall. BC student Leo Garcia likes to go to the movies in Bluefield, because he said here the movies aren’t as crowded and he can make jokes with his friends. He also likes it because it is cheaper than the movies at his hometown in Dallastown, PA.
Hiking
Because of its mountainous terrain, Bluefield is a great place to hike. One of the best hiking spots is Pinnacle Rock State park on Route 52 near Bramwell, WV. BC student Grecia Almandoz said she likes to go on hikes because she can explore Bluefield, appreciate the majestic mountains, and capture beautiful pictures.
Walmart
Walmart in Bluefield, VA, students say is is a fun spot to go and shop. In fact, Haylee Duffy thinks that the most enjoyable thing to do in Bluefield is to go to Walmart to drive around in the electric shopping cart. Jake Mendoza said he also likes to go to Walmart because he can “mess around with friends” while at the same time shopping for what he needs. For him, it’s a win-win situation.
“Being productive and having fun at the same time,” Mendoza said.