If you are anywhere near Covington or Hot Springs, Virginia…read more I definitely recommend a stop here. The view and the sound of the falls is fantastic! Just bit of warning: if you don't drive in the mountains. Go slow, sharp turns going up and down the mountain. Plus, be very careful when pulling in or out. There are blind curves on both sides.

This scenic waterfall / overlook is located on Rte. 220 in Alleghany County, about 5 miles north of…read moreCovington. The road is very windy as you approach the overlook area, but the property has had extensive renovations to the overlook and grounds so that visitors can more safely stop and enjoy the view. There are a number of shaded picnic tables at the overlook. One star off as there is no direct access to the falls or trails nearby. I get it though; I'm sure that there is a safety risk.

Really enjoyed our quick adventure here. The water was perfect, loved the individual changing rooms…read moreand floaties in the women's bathhouse. The check in was easy and because it's reservation only, the number of people allowed makes it less crowded. The temperature of the water is perfect -- not super hot. The depth is 6ft so many cannot touch the ground. The sulphur smell isn't that strong. Loved the bit of history that they gave us at the end My only wish is that I could stay in there all day!! I will definitely try to get back here.

Part of our Girl's Trip earlier this year. My friend had made reservations so be sure to do that…read morebefore coming here. We went around March and it was freezing outside! Parking can def be tricky so be sure to come about 10-15 mins early to get the rules of what is to be expected. They are very organized and do have separate slots for co-ed, family-friendly, and separate female and male houses. My friend and I got the women's only warm springs and IT IS A MUST try. Like I mentioned earlier, very organized and a fantastic experience. We managed to get a dressing room to leave our belongings there and last minute decided to go in the nude. You do have the option to wear your bathing suit - your level of comfort! It was AMAZING. The water was perfect and the silence/meditation was much needed in my life. The rocks on the bottom of the springs to step on and floaties to float on. It's a really great experience I'm so happy I got to try it. Be sure to check out the website for additional information and make reservations - it is part of the Omni Hotel (https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/homestead-virginia/wellness/warm-springs-pools?utm_source=GMBlisting&utm_medium=organic) Oh, and there is a REALLY delicious restaurant across the street (called The Inn - be sure to make reservations because they do tend to get crowded)!

Bridge Day was SOOO much fun. Not only was there such beautiful scenery but we got to see a tons of…read morebase jumps from the river down below. We took the bus to watch at the landing spot. Such a great vantage point. We watched the jumpers land on target, in the water and in a tree! Also enjoyed watching the rappelling as well. Great atmosphere. Loved it!

When there is something unique that you come across you either keep the information to yourself or…read moreyou spread the word. It always amazes me that people don't explore the cities within their state as well as states that border your own. West Virginia is no exception. If you ever feel the need to spend a weekend camping but also watching people base jump, then it doesn't get better than this. The New River Gorge Bridge gets closed for this one day of the year to celebrate the completion of its initial building. There are people jumping and rappelling down to the banks below. Camp out near and watch them come down or join the masses up on the bridge to watch from above. ~

What a beautiful spot!…read more Definitely worth the time to stop. They have picnic tables and trash cans available too so you can have a cute little picnic. Peak Fall, end of October, resulted in beautiful, colorful foliage and makes for some gorgeous pictures.

A nice spot with an amazing view. There are two large parking areas which do suggest that it has a…read morelot going on but in early September, there was only one other person here! The view over the valley is tremendous. There is a picnic pavilion and a marker which points out a local tragedy. It reads, "Off Young's Monument Rd. (.3M) is grave site of Henry & Lucinda Young. A Confed. militiaman or sympathizer, he was killed by Union troops nearby on 8 Sept. 1861. Details of Young's life and death are scant and confused, symbolizing divided loyalties, tragic times and enduring saga of Civil War in WV, when state was pitted against state and brother against brother. New road in 1970 required reburial." Worth a stop. Use caution if you're coming from southbound. [Review 20396 overall - 114 in West Virginia - 1374 of 2023.]

Tony and I discovered this lovely location on Saturday June 15th, we were driving to Prince, WV to…read moresee the Art Deco Train Station when we saw the sign for Glade Creek. Turn off is on the right, just before you cross the bridge crossing the New River. The road is all gravel and not in bad condition but very busy. There were many cars and trucks up and down this road. There are a lot of pullover spots but we saw a sign that said Gladecreek Sandbar Rd so we cut to the left heading over the hillside down to the river through the trees and brush. It opened into a clearing, to the right was drive up camping tent sites (no electric available) and to the left was walk in tent sites (No electric there too) and in the middle was parking, bathhouse and boat ramp available for use. There was also a couple of picnic tables near the boat ramp and once at the end of the ramp to the left and right come really nice places to spend the day fishing and swimming and having fun. The water is a little swift here and there are boaters coming down the river in rafts going whitewater rafting. It is all very nice and with the sun shining very lovely and relaxing...I want to camp and fish now!!!!

Today Noel and I went to Flatwoods WV to start the FreeBraxxie.com scavenger hunt to find all 5…read moreFlatwoods Monster Chairs where you take a selfie with Braxxie. There are 5 locations A-E Once you have all 5 selfies, you go to the Sutton Visitors Center aka Flatwoods Monster Musuem inside a 1890 Old Drug Store Building. They will reward your efforts and fun with a FreeBraxxie.com sticker. This is location D, 4th on our stop!! Located in Sutton, WV at Cafe Cimino Country Inn along the Elk River. The Flatwoods Monster Chair is in the side Garden area. Located at 616 Main Street just up from the Flatwoods Monster Musuem. My daughter and I had a real blast on this scavenger hunt. We earned our stickers. Once you load your pics, tag them FreeBraxxie.com. I hope if you do this you have a wonderful time like we did!!!

World's largest freestanding illuminating star also dubbed the Roanoke star. It really does shine…read moreon Roanoke. Nested in Mill Mountain, you can take some hikes or you can actually drive to the star. There's a nice vantage point that has restrooms and even a vending machine with soda. The parking lot has a couple of spots maybe around 20, but if it's full, you can also park at the discovery center, and it's a short walk on a paved mostly flat path to the star. When I say you're at the store, you are legitimately right in front of the star. There is a platform for a nice overlook view of the city and some of the mountains that you could potentially hike. One of the ones that I ended up doing, and that was marked was McAfee's knob If you're a biker, you can also fight up no mountain, is even a bike lane and even some bike repair tools at the discovery center

I went to Roanoke's main tourist website before traveling to Roanoke. I discovered that the Mill…read moreMountain Star is the top attraction. Like Diamond Head and Waikiki are icon landmarks in Hawaii, and Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in New York City, Roanoke has the Mill Mountain Star. It was a short 15 minute drive from downtown Roanoke to the Star itself. My friend and I decided to spend a little time here before heading back to downtown Roanoke for dinner. It looked like a beautiful drive and it ended up being one of the most beautiful ones I've done all day in Roanoke. Once we got to the parking area, we found parking and walked to the viewing platform. The overlook was fenced off from people who happened to be looking a little too close and might fall off the cliff. There was informational signage for those who want to learn more about the area and the mill mountain star itself. The views were spectacular looking out into the city of Roanoke and Roanoke valley. It was very beautiful and amazing to see. The mill mountain star is the symbol of the city of Roanoke and it is made out of neon tubing and is 88.5 feet tall. It was initially created as a Christmas symbol but gradually became a symbol of the city of Roanoke. I soaked it all in for maybe 10 minutes and took a selfie with the Mill Mountain Star before we went back to downtown Roanoke for dinner. It was definitely worth going, even if it was just 30 minutes, including the drive times. Definitely Recommended if you're in the area. At least there is restroom facilities here, which is a big plus. The overall experience here at the Mill Mountain Star was breathtaking and indescribable. It was a highlight of my trip to Roanoke, Virginia for sure. The drive up the hill was nice and definitely walkable if you want to, just watch out for cars if you do. There is a long bench directly in front of the structure that you can sit on to rest. On this March 2026 day I was here, my friend and I came across a group of adolescent girls who happened to be sitting on the bench at the time. All 5 of them hanging out together. Thought that was pretty neat and typical. Friends hanging together. After reading those information signage at the Mill Mountain Star, I gazed out into the Roanoke valley and reminded myself that it was absolutely great that I am able to travel. How the history of the Roanoke valley came to be and how the city gradually was formed and is currently thriving. The area is kept clean by the local parks department and there were a few trash cans around for visitors to throw away their garbage. There's also restroom facilities here too for visitors. After leaving downtown Roanoke and driving south towards Rocky Mount, we saw the Star being lit up for the evening. It was great to see it being lit up as a landmark of Roanoke. If you're in the area and want to look at the top attraction of Roanoke, swing on by. Best bet would be to come in the morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds if possible. The Mill Mountain Star is the iconic symbol of the city of Roanoke, Virginia. Its physical address is located in Mill Mountain Park, 2000 JB Fishburn Parkway SE. There was no admission fee required here, which s very nice. Just be respectful to others that are around and keep the area litter free. As far as parking goes, there are maybe 8 parking stalls that are readily available for visitors. You may want to avoid crowds for the best time possible. If you're a fan of public transportation, bus route 41 takes you from the 3rd street station in downtown Roanoke close enough to Mill Mountain. You'd stop off at the Dollar General at Riverland Road EB and Garden City (Hwy 116) but you'd have to walk close to 2 miles from there to get to the parking lot and the Mill Mountain Star. There is also the Mill Mountain Trail head if you don't want to follow the road leading up to the Star. Might be more scenic if you have the time to hike versus driving. And of course, there's always Uber and Lyft if you need them for your convenience. It was one thing that I can knock off my list to visit. It's quite nice to see at night. If you're in the area and want to see the Roanoke Star, come on by. And by the way, There's nothing up here besides restrooms and a parking lot, as far as amenities go. Best thing to do is eat or drink before or after you visit. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

Fantastic experience! Good for train buffs and the neophyte rider, especially in the fall…read more Met the lovely Mary before our trip; little did I know that she was the narrator. Sat in the Parlor Car and had the pleasure to be served by Chase: very attentive, personable and went above and beyond for a few of our requests. The trains themselves were restored beautifully and quite comfortable and little did I know we would have the best seat in the house: right behind the diesel that got repositioned ( hubby is the train expert; forgive my probable incorrect recall and terminology!) Views were absolutely stunning, and exactly why these trips book up months in advance, particularly for the fall colors. Great narration by Mary as stated above, with lots of interesting information, not just related to trains. The highlight was the stop at the Falls- gorgeous and lucky there was rain recently so there just wasn't just a trickle! Lots of time to check it out before our return trip back. Met Stretch and Terry as well-- outstanding employees who truly care about giving the passengers an excellent experience. Food on our car was a make your own sandwich spread: roast beef was excellent but my one request is that they offer non red meat choices (like chicken) as my husband does not eat red meat (thank you to Chase for going to another car so my husband could have chicken for his sandwich). Gift shop as well at the depot. This being our fifth train ride in as many days, this was definitely THE BEST all around.

We had reserved our tickets in advance in the Parlor Car for the New Tygart Flyer train ride to…read morevisit the High Falls of the Cheat. The lady at the counter in the museum was helpful and pleasant. Beth was our Parlor Car hostess. She attended to our every need and more. Her descriptions of the scenery were helpful. The lunch she served was beyond our expectations. The announcements over the loud speaker for all the cars regarding scenery were helpful. The High Falls stop was beautiful. If you don't have children under the age of 12 and can reserve the Parlor Car, I highly recommend it. The décor was great. The restroom was convenient in the same car. Our return trip allowed us to watch the back of the train move through the tunnel and around the bends. We stayed at the Hampton Inn in Elkins which was a great hotel with a wonderful view. Dinner at Maggies in downtown Elkins made our whole experience memorable.

We are walking around doing what we do fun in public art, and it on here for everyone to see. This…read moreis the west side wonder it's on the side of a road you can get out walk very easily and see it.