Fayetteville, West Virginia
Kaymoor Mines
An abandoned coal mine reached by a steep hike.
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Fayetteville, West Virginia
An abandoned coal mine reached by a steep hike.
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Once the home of a noted Civil War spy, the two-story brick house now serves as a museum.
Hambleton, West Virginia
Climb the tallest remaining fire lookout tower in West Virginia for unparalleled views—if you dare.
Fayetteville, West Virginia
Soak in the sacred vibes at this beloved food and coffee hangout inside a former church.
Lewisburg, West Virginia
Step into the courtroom to learn details of the only case in history where ghostly testimony led to a murderer's conviction.
West Virginia
Here lies Zona, whose ghostly testimony led to her husband’s murder conviction.
Huntington, West Virginia
Step back in time to explore 19th-century Appalachian life, from blacksmiths to Model Ts.
Parkersburg, West Virginia
The oldest hotel in West Virginia is reportedly frequented by ghosts.
Charles Town, West Virginia
This striking Victorian Home with its 113-foot turret is best known as the site where abolitionist John Brown was executed in 1859.
Hillsboro, West Virginia
West Virginia’s largest bog is home to rare carnivorous plants.
Waverly, West Virginia
Once home to a booming 19th-century oil town, the park now houses a World War II submarine memorial complete with a torpedo.
St Marys, West Virginia
A memorial honoring those who perished in one of the worst construction disasters in U.S. history.
Shinnston, West Virginia
A 21-foot-tall statue of a miner made of scrap metal stands in this West Virginia coal town.
Circleville, West Virginia
This harrowing climb along West Virginia's jagged spires is one of the only Via Ferrata on America's east coast.
Barboursville, West Virginia
This arcade is one of the last places to catch a public performance by the now-defunct ShowBiz Pizza's house band of animatronic animals.
Keyser, West Virginia
This former fire tower found new life as a communications hub complete with a scenic overlook.
Weirton, West Virginia
In an odd geographic anomaly this city borders two different states on opposite sides of town.
New Haven, West Virginia
This abandoned mine and power plant was built atop land once given to Revolutionary War soldiers.
Sutton, West Virginia
A museum dedicated to the legend of Bigfoot in the Appalachian Mountains.
Eglon, West Virginia
This claimant to the title of "smallest church in the 48 states" doubles as an equally tiny, quasi-post office.
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
A monument marks the location of the first successful steamboat demonstration.
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Visit a replica of the estate where Aaron Burr allegedly plotted a treasonous scheme against the United States.
Eglon, West Virginia
The highest point in Maryland is only accessible by hiking through another state.
Morgantown, West Virginia
This university transit system is a 1970s vision of the future.