Philippi, West Virginia
Mummies of Philippi
Two insane asylum bodies embalmed by an amateur.
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Philippi, West Virginia
Two insane asylum bodies embalmed by an amateur.
Riverton, West Virginia
Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.
Kenova, West Virginia
Thousands of jack o'lanterns light up Halloween at this historic West Virginia home.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Time travel with sweets across history at this research-based candy store.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
These rows of World War II-era bunkers were the scene of some of the infamous Mothman sightings.
Moundsville, West Virginia
Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.
Cass, West Virginia
Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.
Fayetteville, West Virginia
Hikers can still stroll beneath the long conveyer of this abandoned mining facility hidden in a West Virginia river gorge.
Wheeling, West Virginia
This abandoned dream castle and its cemetery look out over the city that once inspired their creation.
Moundsville, West Virginia
Beyond the usual stories that attend old prisons, this one has deep bloody undercurrents.
Ansted, West Virginia
The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.
Fayetteville, West Virginia
One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.
Thurmond, West Virginia
Once connected to the outside world by a single train track, this ghost town is looked after by the National Park Service.
Cameron, West Virginia
The museum calls itself the "National Museum of the Paranormal" and is full of eerie oddities.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
A small storefront museum explores the history and myth of West Virginia's famous urban legend.
Rock, West Virginia
This abandoned amusement park was built on a site with a dark history.
Weston, West Virginia
A particularly creepy abandoned hospital that sparks interest for lovers of the supernatural.
Oxford, Mississippi
This university research project is the U.S. government's weed dealer.
Oxford, Mississippi
William Faulkner kept his beloved estate wild and untamed.
Brownsville, Tennessee
An oversized metal construction of Billy Tripp's moods going through life.