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Things to Do in West Virginia

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.

Arts, Entertainment & History

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 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving.

EAST RIVER ARTS SHOWCASE LOCAL ARTISTS
www.facebook.com/pages/East-River-Arts
304-327-9300

701 Bland St
Bluefield, WV 24701

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

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 - 10 am to 2 pm.

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 the 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 10 am until 4 pm.

PIPESTEM ADVENTURES  ABOUT A MILE FROM US. ENJOY THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
https://www.pipestemadventures.com/ 

1-833-WV-PARKS

3405 Pipestem Drive
Pipestem, WV 25979

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 MEMORABILIA 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 MINIATURE 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 6:00 pm **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 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 THE 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 the present day. These artifacts have been donated by citizens of Summers County. Hours of operation are Friday and Saturday from 12 pm to 4 pm. 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.

VIETNAM MEMORIAL TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER MEMORIAL LISTS
www.wvcommerce.org/Vietnam-Memorial
304-487-0082

186 Greasy Ridge Road
Princeton, West Virginia 24740

WOLF CREEK INDIAN VILLAGE RECONSTRUCTED NATIVE AMERICAN VILLAGE
www.indianvillage.org
276-688-3438

6394 N Scenic Highway

Bastian, Virginia 24314

Outdoors

BLUESTONE STATE PARK OVER 2,100 ACRES OF RUGGED, HEAVILY FORESTED, MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, AND PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF WATER-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES
www.bluestonesp.com
304-466-2805

78 HC
Hinton, WV 25951

BRUSH CREEK FALLS BEAUTIFUL FALLS, 50'+ WIDE AND WITH A DROP OF 25'
www.gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/brushcreek.shtml
304-384-8800

Camp Creek Speedway Road
Brush Creek Nature Preserve
Athens, WV 24740

CAMP SUMMERS AVAILABLE FOR RENT BY GROUPS FOR CAMPS AND RETREATS
www.campsummerswv.com
304-466-7113

711 4-H Camp Road
Forest Hill, WV 24935

EAST RIVER MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK LOCATED AT THE TOP OF EAST RIVER MOUNTAIN
www.pbase.com/kstuebin/eastrivermountain

WV 598, Bluefield
West Virginia 24701

HINTON POOL AND WATERSLIDE AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HORSES
www.hintonwva.com/recreation.html
304-466-3255

400 Front St.
Hinton, West Virginia 25951

JOHN HENRY PARK OFFERS VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETATIONS OF JOHN HENRY'S BATTLE WITH THE STEAM DRILL AND THE LOCAL RAILROAD HISTORY
johnhenryhistoricalpark.com
304-466-7113

Judson Rd
Hinton, WV 25951

LAKE STEPHENS CAMPGROUND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS HIKING, CAMPING, FISHING, BOATING, AND ACCESS TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS
www.lakestephenswv.com
304-934-5323

1400 Lake Stephens Rd
Beckley, WV 25802

MERCER SPRINGS FARM AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HORSES
www.facebook.com/pages/Mercer-Springs-Farm
304-384-8800

1821 Mercer Springs Rd
Princeton, WV 24739

MORGAN ORCHARD BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SETTING WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PICK YOUR OWN BERRIES, PEACHES, APPLES, OR VEGETABLES
www.morganorchardwv.com/Front.asp
304-772-3638

Route 2 Box 114
Neff Orchard Rd
Sinks Grove, West Virginia 24976

NEW RIVER GORGE NATIONAL RIVER AMONG THE OLDEST RIVERS ON THE CONTINENT
www.nps.gov/neri/index.htm
304-465-0508

Glen Jean, WV 25846

PIPESTEM RESORT STATE PARK YEAR-ROUND CROWN JEWEL OF WEST VIRGINIA STATE PARKS
www.pipestemresort.com/
304-466-1800

3405 Pipestem Drive Pipestem WV, 25979

WHITE OAK MOUNTAIN SPORTING CLAYS SPORTING CLAYS, SKEET SHOOTING, TRAPSHOOTING, FIVE STAND, AND OTHER CLAY TARGETS SPORTS
www.facebook.com/WhiteOakMountainSportingClays
304-763-5266

2356 Hinton Rd, White Oak, West Virginia 25989

WINTERPLACE 90+ SKIABLE ACRES
www.winterplace.com
800-607-7669

100 Old Flat Top Mt. Rd., Ghent, WV 25843

Visitor's Information

GO TO WV
gotowv.com

800-CALL-WVA

MERCER COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
www.visitmercercounty.com

800-221-3206

NEW RIVER GATEWAY
http://newrivergatewaywv.com/

304-466-5420

SOUTHERN WV CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
visitwv.com

800-847-4898

WV DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
www.wvdnr.gov

304-558-2771

WV YOUR WAY
www.wvyourway.com

304-992-2021