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Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia: is a tourist destination located at Exit 45 above the Beckley service area of the West Virginia Turnpike. It features a red peaked roof and landscaped grounds that draw over 500,000 visitors annually.This large arts and crafts facility is run as an economic development project of the West Virginia Parkways Authority and sells West Virginia craft products, such as wood, glass, textiles, pottery, metal, jewelery, as well as specialty food items, fine art, and West Virginia books and recordings. There are five resident artisan studios and most weekends from Spring through Fall there are also craft demonstrations. Check Tamarack's schedule of events for a list of artisan demonstrations, food tastings, book signings and live performances.

Tamarack generates over $7.5 million per year from retail and food sales. It also provides about 150 jobs though direct employment at the facility. The $1.2 million payment for Tamarack's construction ...