A great place to stop and do some unique shopping. This little village off I68 and 219 has lots to…read morelook out. The restaurant has some wholesome food and also a gift shop. They have done quite a few improvements since a few years ago a big storm knocked down alit of trees. The Savage river runs right next to it. Unfortunately right now 6/25, you cannot go on the stone bridge over the river due to repairs. Just down the road is Candy-land that has a nice assortment of loose candy that you can mix and match. This is a definite rest stop if you are traveling I68.

A very cool place with a lot to offer…read more Funny thing is, I used to travel back and forth to Baltimore and DC for years for work and I would always pass by this place and I'd think, I wonder if that Penn Alps Restaurant is any good? I even had several of my customers who had businesses right up the road from this place who'd praise their food, but I have never once ate it. Hopefully one day :) Then not long ago me and a good friend of mine went on a little hiking adventure in the surrounding area with her kids and we decided to stop by here to look around and check things out. I was pleasantly surprised at all of the stuff they have here and the history tied to it all. It's such a cute little Swiss village and honestly has a decent amount of stuff to offer and learn about. Plus, there is a newer building behind all of this that looked to me like it was a super cool cafe at one time, but it was closed when I was there. It did have a sign on the door that said it would be reopening soon. The Cornucopia Cafe, which I hope to try soon as well. There is a lot to do and see here. Take your time and look around, buy some local merchandise, learn some history, and eat some good food. If you're on 68 heading East or West take a little break here to check it out and learn about a time period in which George Washington was a part of. Enjoy :)

This was my second time at Trans-Allegheny and it truly never disappoints! The first time I went,…read moremy mom, dad, and I did the 4 floor 90 minute tour. We were the only ones on the tour, which truly made it an even better experience! This time, my mom, aunt, and I did the First Floor North and South tours. The South tour was given to us by Madison and she was a fantastic tour guide! She provided us with so much information and some information we did not hear on our first tour there! We were also the only ones on this tour, which was nice. The second tour of the day was the North tour and this tour is new to the asylum! It opened this year and it gives insight as to where the criminally insane patients were housed after the Criminally Insane Building was shut down. This tour was given to us by Jasmine and she was amazing as well! This tour was a group, but it was still very interesting! I am looking forward to going back for an overnight tour and/or the haunted house!! Highly recommend!

Easily one of the best tours I've ever taken…read more I knew this would need to be part of our WV itinerary as soon as this place's existence became known to me while I was planning a possible trip. Just the name is enough to grab you but it certainly delivers. The thought of doing a paranormal tour intrigued me but I was also interested in the history. We arrived at 2:20 and were informed the paranormal tour wasn't starting until 4. Did we really want to wait until 4?! The very nice man provided descriptions of all of the tours and the paranormal one just sounded so interesting that it didn't seem like a real debate. We bought tickets and were considering how we would kill time but it turns out, they have a very interesting museum about the place's history on the first floor that someone entertained my ADHD ass until 3:55. It was incredible. As if that couldn't get any better, the tour was absolutely fascinating. We were taken throughout the museum and our guide, Brad, was impressively knowledgeable about the place, answered every question in exquisite detail. The only disappointment was that instead of experiencing anything paranormal, we were just told stories about things other people have experienced. Don't get me wrong, this was captivating but I was hoping to experience something for myself which I did not. An absolute must visit if you are interested in this kind of shit and are anywhere remotely in the vicinity.

Mr. Furley has his own statue in Morgantown! OK, it's actually Don Knotts, but to me, he will…read morealways be the landlord in Three's Company, on his way to the Regal Beagle to pick up some hot chicks. Don Knotts was born and raised in Morgantown, went to school at West Virginia University, and started his career as a ventriloquist at the Metropolitan Theatre in downtown Morgantown. His statue sits outside of the theatre building. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I would guess that Don is probably one of the most famous people to come out of this West Virginia town. Certainly the most famous person from Morgantown to wear ascots and polyester leisure suits on television. The statue is on a busy one-way street, but you'll need to park across the street at one of the metered spots, or in one of the parking lots. This is a busy college town, so finding parking can be a chore, but Ralph Furley is worth the little bit of effort.

Any fan of Don Knotts should make the trek here in Morgantown, which was the TV legend's hometown…read more It was unveiled here in 2016 in front of the theatre where he started out as a ventriloquist. He of course would become best known for his roles on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Three's Company" and others. But he always had the goofy look that even though no one took very seriously, was still lovable and is a reminder of how he always made us laugh. It's on a busy downtown street, but its not far from a paid lot.

This Beautiful Old Warehouse Complex was placed on National Register of Historical Places in 2013…read more Built by English Immigrant Thomas Footer in 1870. He passed in 1923 and it was left to his 2 sons, and it went under in 1936 during Great Depression During it's hey day there was over 500 employees with a weekly payroll and 20 branches. Great building

Tony and I stopped outside of Clarksburg WV off Route 50 on Marshville Rd to see this circa 1891…read moreHistorical Covered Bridge. It's located an easy drive of 1.5 Miles off Route 50. We were on our way home from Morgantown to Ripley WV. The covered bridge is Red and built much like the other covered bridge we visited today. This bridge is wooden and the inside roof is full of bees nest or mud dobbers or hornets, not a bee's nest expert. Lol, but I know them when I see them. It's free to visit and is still used and drive able. I think it's a 3 Ton limit. Not a lot of parking but there is room across the bridge to turn around.

The historic Fletcher Covered Bridge is a fully functional bridge that crosses Ten Mile Creek in…read moreHarrison County, W. V. According to the application for National Register of Historic Places, the bridge was constructed in 1891 by Soloman Swiger and L. E. Strum, popular bridge builders in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The 58 foot span structure uses a pair of kingpost trusses for support. I was excited to have a chance to visit and walk across the bridge this week, which is 1.5 miles north of Route 50 a few miles west of Clarksburg. The bridge is in remarkable shape. The plaque above the bridge indicates that restoration occurred in 2002. The West Virginia Department of Highways owns and cares for the structure, today. The plaque over the bridge indicates that the bridge is identified as 4360. Unfortunately, the bridge does have some graffiti inside. The road to the bridge is narrow and windy with several single lane bridges. The rural area is beautiful and remote. I love finding and learning about these old covered bridges that are still fully functional to traffic crossing.

I have been here a total of three times. I love this lovely park that is FREE to enjoy! There is a…read morelarge parking lot and you can walk out to the Grave site of General Braddock and enjoy the signage and flowers. Very lovely park! This park is located near the Mount Washington Tavern and located in the Laurel Highlands area. There is a lot of great sites to enjoy!! Most of them are free for you to enjoy as well. There are some wonderful Waterfalls near by. General Braddock has a huge military history! If you get a chance to research anything about him you definitely should. First time we visited this park my 23 yr old daughter was 7yrs old. They have made tons of major improvement here and I am very pleased!

This is the burial site of Major General Edward Braddock, a pre-Revolutionary British commander…read more Braddock led British soldiers to secure control of the land at the fork of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers in what is now Pittsburgh. The French had built a fort at the site. George Washington was among the volunteer officers under Braddock. During the confrontation between the British and French, Braddock was mortally wounded. He was buried under the road that was constructed by his troops. During repairs to the road, Braddock's remains were discovered and moved to a nearby hill and marked with a memorial. Today, the memorial is managed by the National Park Service. We stopped to learn about Braddock and see the original road that was built. The walk around the park is well marked. The memorial can be seen from old National Road (Rt 40). There is a nice parking area with handicapped parking and accessible walkways. Historical plaques describe the details of Braddock's mission and the battle. A trace of the original road (built by Braddock's troops) where Braddock was unearthed is visible and can be hiked. There are no restroom or other amenities at the park. The park is free to the public. The site is worth a visit for history buffs.

I had no idea how vast this memorial was before visiting. Of course, it was a very sad visit, but…read moreI'm glad I went. I thought visiting around the 25th anniversary was a good idea. It was nice to see the chalk artist portraits. Apparently, they do that every anniversary, but just the big ones. You're able to walk the entire flight path, which is pretty remarkable. They really did a good job honoring the brave people on Flight 93.

While driving across the country with my 11-year-old son, we stopped here to pay our respects and…read morelearn more about this side of September 11th. I was in college when the attacks happened, and like everyone alive that day, I have vivid memories. I was genuinely moved to tears while walking through the visitor's center. Hearing recorded messages that passengers left their loved ones was especially gut wrenching. The walk through the field to the memorial was especially impactful. So peaceful and silent yet eerie to think it was so recently a scene of violent tragedy. The park service did a great job of memorializing and honoring the victims. This is a tough visit, but an important stop to learn more about an all too recent and tragic chapter in American history.

This was such a fun trip. We did the Rock Bottom tour. If you are looking for more than just the…read morewalking tour, this was Great! We did this with our older teen boys and they loved it. You will get dirty so bring clothes you don't mind getting muddy. This was such a great memory!

First time visiting caverns, and it was an amazing experience. A must for anyone that likes caves…read moreand 54°.

Truly amazing and beautiful place. We scheduled the in-depth tour with Luann as our guide and I was…read moreenthralled for the entire 90 minutes. Though it was pouring the day of our tour, I never felt like Luann was rushing through, even as we stood outside with umbrellas to see some of the details. My husband had so many questions and she was armed with an answer for every one, even knowing the history of the unique furniture pieces inside. You could tell she had a genuine interest in the house and was happy to share what she knew. The weather kept us from taking the woodland path back to the visitor center but I am excited to go back and walk the grounds.

We visited Fallingwater earlier in the day and decided to add on a visit to Kentucky Knob. We are…read morereally glad we did as it is a nice comparison with Fallingwater. Our tour guy was quite knowledgeable and the house is impressive in its own way. We bought tickets upon arrival from the ticket office which was staffed by a young lady who was terribly rude and dismissive. We were initially quite taken aback. The café wasn't opened in the gift shop was rather limited.