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OnTRAC is dedicated to keeping our Town’s spirit and history alive while empowering our vibrant community with revitalization to enhance the connection and curiosity of our Town for our residents and visitors alike.
OnTRAC is the first step in becoming a Mainstreet Town. The Main Street Approach™ offers a practical, adaptable framework for reenergizing and strengthening downtown and neighborhood commercial districts that is easily tailored to local conditions.
What Events Are In Town?
Coffee is 98% water and the Town of Bath has renowned mineral springs. Which location has won you over for the best coffee in town?
Revolutionary Coffee Trail
A Charming Shopping Experience
Chalet’s, Cozy Fires, and Ice Skating all in a Small Town that is HOME
Founding Flavors Food Truck Festival
Savor history at the Bath250 Founding Flavors Food Truck Festival! Set in the heart of the Town of Bath, this one-of-a-kind event brings together a delicious lineup of food trucks serving everything from classic favorites to bold, creative bites. With a nod to our founding roots and a whole lot of modern flavor, it’s an evening filled with great food, community spirit, and small-town charm.
Whether you’re sampling your way through multiple trucks or finding that one dish you can’t stop thinking about, Founding Flavors is where history meets taste—right here in America’s First Spa Town.
Renew and Realign
Nourishing a Woman’s Soul Wellness Retreat
Step away from the stress of everyday life and reconnect with yourself in America’s historic spa town. Renew & Realign is a rejuvenating women’s wellness retreat designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul through relaxation, creativity, education, healing experiences, and meaningful connection.
A December Tradition Continues
Show your decorating skills, advertise your business, or simply have some festive fun during December’s Deck the Meters! Throughout the Town of Bath, parking meters will transform into charming holiday displays, adding a touch of creativity and cheer to every street corner. Whether you go classic, whimsical, or completely over-the-top, it’s your chance to be part of a town-wide celebration that brings the spirit of the season to life. Join us in making Bath merry, bright, and uniquely decorated this December.
Make It Shine Event
Every April in the Town of Bath, volunteers are invited to take part in Make It Shine projects throughout the community, including Greenway Cemetery, town parks, and along local streets and public right-of-ways. These cleanup events focus on removing litter, clearing debris, and improving the overall appearance of areas that residents and visitors use every day.
February Giveaway
Celebrate the season of love with the Town of Bath’s Valentine’s Day Giveaway! From cozy cafés and boutique shopping to relaxing spa experiences and sweet local treats, this special giveaway highlights some of the charm that makes America’s First Spa Town so unforgettable. Enter for your chance to win and fall in love with Bath this Valentine’s season.
What is ONTRAC?
Town of Bath OnTRAC is the first step toward becoming a Main Street community in West Virginia. OnTRAC is dedicated to keeping our Town’s spirit and history alive while empowering our vibrant community with revitalization to enhance the connection and curiosity of our Town for our residents and visitors alike.
We plan to strengthen downtown vitality through events, beautification, business support, and community partnerships.
We work closely with the Town of Bath to:
• Coordinate events that bring people downtown
• Support local businesses through promotion and collaboration
• Enhance the town’s identity through branding and placemaking
• Build a thriving, walkable, welcoming downtown for residents and visitors
Your participation directly supports this mission and helps us continue building momentum for
our community.
The Four Points:
ECONOMIC VITALITY focuses on economic and financial tools to assist new and existing business, catalyze property development, and create supportive environments for entrepreneurs to drive local economies.
DESIGN supports a community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart.
PROMOTION positions the downtown or commercial district as the center of the community and hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a community’s unique characteristics.
ORGANIZATION involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and resources for the district.
Reference: Main Street America. (n.d.). The Main Street Approach: Four Points. National Main Street Center. https://www.mainstreet.org/
