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Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine This once served as a working coal mine. It closed in 1910. In 1960 the mine was re-opened as a tourist attraction. You're seated in mine cars and driven in what is essentially a big loop under a hillside, with plenty of stops so that your ex-coal miner guide can point out displays in the murky darkness and fill your head with mine arcana. Address: 513 Ewart Ave, Beckley, Phone: 304-256-1747
Midland Trail (Scenic Highway 60), Charleston
One of the oldest and one of the most scenic routes in the United States the Midland Trail, offers a wonderful 119-mile journey across south central West Virginia. Outdoor enthusiasts zip over to the the Greenbrier River Trail, which offers approximately 80 miles of well-marked hiking and biking paths. Lots of historic sites for the history buffs. Address: Midland Trail Scenic Highway Association - 405 Capitol Street, Suite 409, Charleston, WV 25301 - Phone: 304-343-6001
Capitol Government Architectural Building, Charleston Specifically Designed by the influential architect Cass Gilbert, this inspired grand building is the highest state capitol dome in the United States. It is open to the public for tours featuring decadent interior details like marble walls and a well known massive crystal chandelier. Address: Capitol 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, Charleston, WV - Phone: 304-558-4839
Blennerhassett Museum Located in downtown Parkersburg. This wonderful museum houses three floors of intriguing archeological and historical exhibits. There is a unique gift shop as well to browse through.
Address: 137 Juliana St., Parkersburg, WV 26101 - Phone: 304-420-4800
Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum If you like toys and trains you've come to the right place. There are exhibits of toys and trains from every generation. Located in a restored Victorian-era schoolhouse featuring guided or self-guided tours, interactive displays, operating gauge train layouts, also a unique and gift shop to browse, there is a room dedicated to Ohio Valley history and culture, and a restored railroad caboose onsite. And then there are the toys - you'll see thousands of toys! Address: 144 Kruger Street, Wheeling, West Virginia Phone: 304-242-8133
Oglebay Institute Glass Museum This treasure house of sparkle and glitter offers fun heritage activities. Every visitor will enjoy viewing the largest piece of cut lead crystal ever made, The Sweeney Punch Bowl. Stands Five feet tall and weighs 225 pounds, this crystal treasure is world famous. Address: 1330 National Road, Wheeling Phone: 304-242-4200
Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum is the largest and most popular coal heritage destination in the region. Located in the New River Park near downtown Beckley. This entertaining and educational attraction takes visitors under ground for a guided tour of an actual coal mine. The park has several restored buildings from the mining era. There is a Youth Museum and the Mountain Homestead in the park, making this an interesting place to visit. Address: PO Box 2514, Beckley WV Phone: 304-256-1747
Carnegie Hall This world leading cultural institution is devoted to presenting great music, promoting music education, and to sharing the legacy of the fabulous landmark concert hall with all the music lovers across the globe. This is a four-story Georgian-revival concert hall bringing the arts to life. Carnegie Hall is a regional center for the visual and performing arts. Address: 105 Church Street, Lewisburg Phone: 304-645-7917
Miss Ashley's Tearoom This garden inspired tearoom and gift shop located in historical downtown Lewisburg features homemade tea sandwiches and desserts presented on a triple-tiered silver server. Serving fine whole leaf tea by Harney & Sons, steeped and served in individual china pots. We will accommodate showers, luncheons, and meetings by appointment and a children's party room is available for dress-up tea parties. Address: 203 East Washington Street, Lewisburg, Phone: 304-645-7555
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