Bluefield city park
If you just want a relaxing family afternoon by a gentle stream, haul your picnic basket out to the Bluefield city park, 1750 Stadium Drive, 304-327-2448. Picnic area with 4 pavilions, grills, playground, softball fields, football stadium, youth center with recreational equipment, tennis courts and gymnasium with indoor goals.
Mountaineer Bowling Lanes
3224 cumberland road, 304-325-7037, (http://www.mountaineerbow...). a 28-lane bowling center with snack bar, billiard tables, nursery, pro shop, game room and keno.
Cinemas 8
Mercer mall, 304-325-2169. an eight-screen movie theatre located near the mall.
Elks Golf Course
1501 whitethorn street, 304-327-9822.
There are two fitness centers in town:
Bluefield High School
535 w cumberland road, 304-325-9116, (http://bhs.merc.k12.wv.us/). home of the bluefield beavers.
Bluefield State College
219 rock street, 304-327-4000 or 800-344-8892 or 800-654-7798, (http://www.bluefield.wvne...). a four-year historically black college located on the north side of town, first established as a teachers' college in 1895 and integrated in 1954. bluefield state specializes in career and technical two- and four-year programs, enhanced by a selection of liberal arts courses.
The city newspaper is the Bluefield Daily Telegraph.
events
Bluefield holds several festivals during the year: