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Area Attractions

Southern West Virginia's rich history and beautiful landscapes offer a wealth of diverse recreational opportunities. Visit one of our many museums, where visitors can learn about the coal mining history of the region or the railway, and the way they were integral to one another. On your way, visit one of the nearby historical towns and their beautifully preserved homes. Many opportunities to enjoy the arts and local artists exist. Outdoor recreational activities, such as hiking and horseback riding, will take you into the wild landscapes of West Virginia.

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area attractions near pipestem RV park and campgrounds photo by Coal town guy

Appalachian South Folklife Center dedicated to a mountain heritage of freedom and self-reliance

www.folklifecenter.org
304-466-0626

820 Rocky Mount Road
Pipestem, WV 25979

Baldwin House features jail cells, secret office of the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency

205-540-4754

126 Summers Street
Bluefield, West Virginia 24701

Beckley Exhibition Coalmine hands-on exhibitions and underground coal mining tour

www.beckley.org/exhibition_coal_mine/index.html
304-256-1747

513 Ewart Ave
Beckley, WV 25801

Cambell-Flannagan-Murrell House Museum oldest extant house in the Hinton National Historic District

www.cfm-fmh.org/
304-466-1401

422 Summers St
Hinton, WV 25951

Clay Memorial Park First area settlement dating back to 1775

304-425-5239

Junction of Route 10 and Route 19
Kegley, West Virginia 24740

Coal Heritage Trail Interpretive Center a museum with coal mining memorabilia and interpretive displays

http://coalheritage.org/
866-858-5959

100 Simmons St.
Bramwell, West Virginia 24715

Located in a reconstructed train depot at 100 Station Square in Bramwell, W.Va., the National Coal Heritage Trail Interpretive Center houses relics and exhibits of West Virginia’s coal history. Here you will find mementos of an era that help West Virginia emerge as a national leader in energy production. Hours of operation are: Monday – Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 11am to 4pm. Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving.

East River Arts showcases local artists

www.facebook.com/pages/East-River-Arts
304-327-9300

701 Bland St
Bluefield, WV 24701

East River Arts showcases local artists and features paintings, pottery, jewelry, crafts and more. For music lovers every Wednesday from 5:30 pm until 10pm is “open mike” night. East River Arts is located at 701 Bland Street in Bluefield, W.Va. The gallery is open Monday thru Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

Eastern Regional Coal Archives a collection of great quantity of historical materials for those interested in the coal industry

craftmemorial.lib.wv.us/Coal%20Archives.htm
304-325-3943

600 Commerce Street
Bluefield, West Virginia 24701

Hinton Railroad Museum chronicles the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway from 1873 to present

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hinton-Railroad-Museum
304-466-5420

206 Temple St
Hinton, WV 25951

The Hinton Railroad Museum contains artifacts from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway from 1873 to the present. The museum is open Monday thru Saturday and closed on Sunday. Hours of operation are: June thru August - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; September thru May - 10am to 2pm.

Historic Bramwell renowned for having an abundance of well preserved Victorian and Tudor style mansions

www.bramwellwv.com
www.bramwelltours.com/
www.visitbramwell.com
304-325-8438

Main Street
Bramwell, West Virginia 24715

Historic Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park PREMIERE CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA

www.craborchardmuseum.com
276-988-6755

3663 Crab Orchard Road
Tazewell, Virginia 24651

Mercer County Agricultural Museum Farming artifacts, antique tools and more

304-425-3682

95 Mercer Street
Princeton, West Virginia 24740

Mercer County War Museum Preserving Our Veterans' Service To Our Country And Our Freedom

thosewhoserved.shutterfly.com
304-487-3670

1500 W. Main Street
Princeton, West Virginia 24740

“Those Who Served War Museum” contains artifacts from the Revolutionary War to present day with special emphasis on World War II. The museum is located at 1500 West Main Street in the Memorial Building (across from the Mercer County Courthouse) in Princeton, W.Va. The Museum is open Monday through Friday from 10am until 4pm.

Pocahontas Exhibition Mine & Museum see inside the coal mine, along with how coal was cut, blasted down, and loaded into mine cars

pocahontasva.org/museum.html
276-945-9522

300 Centre Street
Pocahontas, Virginia 24635

Princeton Railroad Museum exhibits of railroad artifacts plus artwork, books, and photographs

www.princetonrailroadmuseum.com
304-487-5060

99 Mercer Street
Princeton, West Virginia 24740

Raleigh County Veteran's Museum houses artifacts and memoribillia from the nation's military from World War II up to Operation Desert Storm

www.americanheritage.com/raleigh-county-veterans-museum
304-253-1775

1557 Harper Rd
Beckley, WV 25801

Ridge Runner Train miniture train ride running for over 50 years

www.theridgerunner.org/php/
304-327-2448

1780 Stadium Drive
Bluefield West Virginia 24701

"All Aboard" for family fun! Hours: Saturday & Sunday's April 1 through September 30, Noon until 6:00pm **Weather permitting**

The McNutt House historical house built in 1840 that is now home to Princeton-Mercer-County Chamber of Commerce

www.frontiernet.net/~pmccc/McNutt_history.htm
304-487-1502

1522 North Walker Street
Princeton, West Virginia 24740

The Ritz Theater historical theater that hosts events, live theater, movies, concerts and other events

ritzwv.com
304-466-6700

211 Ballengee St
Hinton, West Virginia 25951

Veterans Memorial Museum memorabilia from the Revolutionary War to present day

www.facebook.com/pages/Veterans-Memorial-Museum
304-466-0407

419 Ballengee St
Hinton, WV 25951

The Veterans Memorial Museum features memorabilia from the Revolutionary War to present day. These artifacts have been donated by citizens of Summers County. Hours of operation are: Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 4pm. The Veterans Memorial Museum is closed on Sunday. Tours may be scheduled Monday thru Thursday or after regular hours on Friday and Saturday by calling.