We recently road-tripped our way from Buffalo NY down to WV for no better reason than to visit a…read morenew place together. We stayed in Bridgeport WV, about a half hour from Weston WV, where Appalachian Oddities is located. Weston WV has many paranormal ties, including a huge historical asylum that dovetails with civil war history, too. So a mystic shop like Appalachian Oddities fits right in here in Weston. When we first walked in, we actually weren't sure if it was a shop or a museum, as the entry vestibule is staged so well as an undead parlor, haha. But we were soon warmly greeted by the shop owner, and welcomed inside to take a look around. Appalachian Oddities is inside a repurposed house that still has much of the original footprint and charm. So each area of the store is in a different room of the house, with lots of peculiar gifts to explore in each space. I ended up purchasing a couple gifts here, one a prayer-style candle for my horror-movie-loving brother that had a Freddy Krueger design on it. I also purchased a necklace for my daughter that had a lovely etched wood raven pendant. Our twelve-year old son went to town here with his Christmas money, and bought a board game called "Pandemic", and a local artist print of a painting of the Joker, Jauqiun Phoenix's rendition. As it turns out, the asylum in Weston is a short-listed film location for the next Joker movie. In addition to the shop, Appalachian Oddities has an escape room attraction. We did not participate in the escape room when we were there, but did see a family going in, and could overhear the screams, scares, and fun coming out of the escape room. I overheard the cost was $25 per person, and the people going through seemed to be having a great time well worth the cost. My husband spent some time chatting with the very friendly owner, who also runs a paranormal enthusiast group out of their meeting space in the back of the store. The group ghost hunts together in the area, and have had some intriguing close encounters! If you live in this area and are interested in paranormal sightings, definitely check out this group. If you are visiting Weston WV for the asylum tour or any of the other area attractions related to the mysterious unknown, (i.e., ghosts, aliens, cryptids, etc.), Appalachian Oddities is a great gift shop stop! Even if ghouls aren't your thing, it is still fun to stop in for a peek at the paranormal.

The owner is an absolute sweet heart and the staff is just as kind and knowledgeable! They have a…read morewide variety of strange and unusual items and it's definitely worth stopping in and checking out! They host many events and even do in house tarot readings.

Attend a party, event or paint therapy class and go home with artwork that you create yourself…read more Not the artistic type? No problem. They walk you through, step by step. It is a really fun experience. I've painted 11 pictures, a slate, and some slate ornaments. $30 includes the class and all supplies. If you host a party, you can bring your own food and drinks. Check out their website for all the classes they offer. They even have kids classes and summer day camp for kids.

From the owner: Art classes, Acrylic "paint and sip" classes, Kids Summer Art Campsread more

Great resource for the local community. Work of local artists on display and some for sale, and…read morehoused in a historic old post office (ask for the tour!)

Masks suggested and available at the door, but no one seemed overly concerned. Newly added are…read morecarburetor lamps and "pipe people" by one artist. Always staffed with one of the participating artist...always friendly. Every year we buy one of the blown glass Christmas ornaments and some herbal creams and this visit was no different.

I loved this place! Our instructor Carol was great! She was patient with us choosing our projects…read moreand was very encouraging for us to get creative with our pieces. It was the first time most of us had done a pottery class so we had zero knowledge, but Carol helps you every step of the way! You don't have to know what you're doing to make a really cool piece of pottery, just have fun!! Beyond excited to get our pieces back!

This place is great! Worth getting off the highway, and if you live In Town you should not be going…read moreto Morgantown to get good coffee. It is little rally a hole in the wall, the entrance is between a restaurant and a boarded up building, you'd have no idea the amazing place inside. It has a bunch of table, plus some couches and larger chairs, books to read, cheese boards, and a couple of high top tables. We stopped in on a Saturday morning, and got some tea, cold brew coffee, and latte, plus a huge cinnamon bun and French toast muffin. Looking at the lunch menu we are going to come back to try lunch, because last weeks list looked amazing. Because we hit it in the morning I'll have to check in again about the beer and pottery aspect. This is the type of place I really would love to see succeed in Fairmont, they are doing a great job!

This place was really really neat! The owner came up to us to check on us as we were painting out…read moregoodies. We came in for story time out daughter we didn't know it was not for 7and below, she is ten going on. 16. But she stayed and hung in there. They do as that you wash your hands before you touch anything there are sooooo many things to paint from coffee mugs to picture frames! You can walk up and get up to 4 colors on your paint plates. You can pick your colors form the wall where they have all they colors numbered and you can see what they look like painted and glazed pretty neat! You can pick up your masterpiece in about 7 days.the staff great! I mean really great!! They came and checked in us several times and it was really nice to see such a good team of people. Who really cared about how you were enjoying the activities offered:-) we will be back! This place gets 5 stars from this 3 time Yelp elite!!

Such a great experience!!! Took my 2 sons & the oldest's girlfriend on a Saturday to celebrate her…read morebirthday. We all chose 11 pieces between us & had so much fun painting them! Can't wait to go this Saturday to pick up our works of art!!! Highly recommend this place for something fun to do!!! We will definitely be back!!

If you are looking for something to do and have no money to do anything. Or if you love art, the…read moreart center is for you. They have absolutely beautiful art of every kind. The people are friendly and courteous. They have all kinds of art, a wide variety for sale or just to admire. It's definitely worth a trip to see, in my opinion.

It is not a huge place, but it is a nice place to stop in if you are in the area and see the…read moredifferent art works from local artist.