It's just a small monument marking the place of where Fort. Randolph used to stand…read more The site where Fort Randolph was built emerged as a strategic location in the years before the American Revolution. In the Treaty of Fort Stanwix of 1768, the British acquired title to present-day West Virginia from the Iroquois. Thereafter, British colonists and land speculators began to explore the region. One of the first to do so was George Washington, a planter and politician from Virginia, who in 1770 made a long canoe trip down the Ohio River to examine the land around Point Pleasant. Many other British colonists and surveyors did the same over the next few years.

What a great experience!…read more Ferry tickets have to be purchased at the Museum, which is a short walk from where you board the ferry. You can also purchase a package for the ferry, mansion tour, wagon ride, and museum ($39 as of May 2024). The mansion tour is really excellent. The docents are very knowledgeable. The wagon ride is a must - fun and informative. This is a great day trip!

Located on a small island in the Ohio River, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park features a…read morerecreated Palladian mansion to explore, horse drawn buggy tour, and back on the mainland an extensive museum to visit. We started our visit at the museum on the mainland which features many artifacts chronicling the history of the local area as well as several belongings of the original owners of the mansion (the Blennerhassetts) who fled to the US from Ireland after the Uncle and Niece duo decided to get married to much scandal. There is a free parking lot available to park in for visitors. The museum covers three floors and We started in the basement of the museum and made our way up. In the basement you'll find an extensive collection of Native American artefacts, as well as a short film about the island and their entangelment with Aaron Burr. The Blennerhassetts and their island home owe their notoriety to when they allowed their estate to become headquarters for Aaron Burr's military expedition to the Southwest back in 1805 which resulted in them all being arrested and tried for treason and sedition. One of the most interesting finds in the museum includes replicas of Aaron Burr's death mask as well as the pistols used by Burr and Hamilton in their infamous duel. After spending over an hour in the museum, we made the short 2 minute drive from the museum to the pier to wait for the riverboat to ferry us to the island. It was a bit of a drizzly overcast day and their was no signage out anywhere indicating where the ferry would be. Your ticket that you purchase to board the ferry will include the pick up times at the dock and on the island. The island itself and the structure on it are a trove of historical gems and natural beauty. Our guide for the house, Scott, was a wealth of knowledge and was very thorough in his stories about the people who made the island famous and the ultimate downfall of the entire Blennerhassett family. This was a highlight of our trip to West Virginia!

I don't know about most peeps, but I frigging love love love covered bridges. Just something about…read morethem...something regal, majestic, mysterious and yet romantic all rolled into one. Now this particular bridge is located off KY route 7 in Northern Greenup Co. Very easy to find, yet if not careful you can easily pass it by. There are no signs like in the state of Indiana telling you there is a covered bridge ahead. Also, you can actually drive across this bridge because it is still used for automobile traffic. It spans 159 ft across Tygart Creek. This vintage beauty was built in 1855 and repaired in 1915. Damaged in flood in 1997, and repaired again. This is a Wheeler Truss Bridge, only example still standing. That's very interesting. I love searching these beauties out when I am roaming around the area on backroads...absolutely something you should see if in the area!!!

An actual wooden covered bridge you can drive your car across. Pretty cool. Once a year they close…read morethe bridge to traffic and have a catered dinner with tables and chairs on the bridge floor.

This is a great place for picnic and quick history lesson for folks of all ages. American Civil War…read morebuff? Follow the "Morgan's Raid" road signs for an adventure. Love Native American history? Check out the mound!

I had long heard about Buffington Island, but don't get down this way much. When I was driving to…read moreNorth Carolina I noticed it was only a few miles off my route, so I had to swing by. The only Civil War battlefield in Ohio- how could I pass that up? It is small, and probably not of much interest unless you are a real history buff, in which case it is fascinating. There is a small park with plenty of parking, an Indian mound, and a small outbuilding with bathrooms. A few historical markers and a small pavilion with display panels round out the amenities. The story is fascinating: John Morgan, later imprisoned in the old State Pen in Columbus, was a Confederate raider who attacked all along the Ohio River. This was the only major battle, and it eventually led to his capture. The displays explain the background, battle, and aftermath. It's quiet and isolated, and pretty cool. Maybe not worth a special trip unless you are a Civil War buff, but if you live in the area or are traveling nearby, definitely worth a visit.

Saw this while visiting family. My mom is from Chillicothe but had not seen (or did not remember)…read morethis mound. It's pretty big, for being in town. Has survived for 2000 years or so. In a nice little park. Some people are underwhelmed by the newer preserve sites; not much to see. You can't miss this, smack in the middle of town and taller than a house.

The lore of the iconic Mothman is alive and well in the center of town in Point Pleasant, West…read moreVirginia. The statue was created by Bob Roach with an unveiling in 2003. Mothman stands in all his glory at 12', his red eyes piercing through your soul. He was constructed from stainless steel that has a mirror effect. Paying homage to Mothman is one of the biggest draws during the annual Mothman Festival. Folks have been drawn to the mysterious human/creature since 1966. It's said to have been at that time when several witnesses spied the creature at the West Virginia Ordinance Works (an abandoned TNT area). Go to Point Pleasant for the Mothman...if you dare!

It's bright silver and really doesn't match the witness descriptions of the alleged Mothman too…read morewell but so what? Mothman is so fun and freakishly wild and just about the only thing that puts this sleepy West Virginia town on the map. If you're within twenty or thirty miles and at all susceptible to kitsch how can you not swing by and snap a pic or three and maybe a couple dozen selfies with ol' red eyes here in all his anthropomorphic glory? And not only is your time with the statue free but you might actually make money if you choose to snatch the funds people have stuck into Mothy's bunghole. I don't know the story on that custom and pilfering butt money might be bad luck, though. As much as it pains this Detroiter to admit it I must say the Mothman statue is cooler than the Robocop statue.

Located in Ravenswood WV on the corner of Main & Walnut Streets. This is a beautiful art piece…read morepainted on the wall. George Washington is on the mural in reference to President George Washington owning land here when he surveyed the area. The different boats refer to life along the Ohio River. The train refers to travel in the area for people and goods and the oil Derek is referring to oil, gas & coal in the area. The mural is absolutely beautiful and colorful Free to enjoy, easy to locate and on street parking

With signs along the way clearly pointing out that the bridge has only nine feet of clearance and…read moremy Sprinter van is ten feet tall with the solar panels on the roof, I was hoping that there would be a spot nearby that I could stop and u-turn. There was and I was able to walk the bridge that is open to vehicular traffic. The Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge, also known as the Sandyville Covered Bridge, is a beautifully preserved Long Truss structure that was completed in 1890. It first spanned John Carnahan's Fork, a branch of Mill Creek. When a newer modern bridge was completed, the covered bridge was relocated here in 1924 and rebuilt in 2000 with the original timber decking and siding. This is one of two remaining covered bridges in Jackson County (the other is the Staats Mill Covered Bridge). It measures 101 feet 3.5 inches long and 11 feet 8 inches wide with 13 Long Truss panels, reinforced with steel stringers and a dual-bent support system, allowing it to carry modern traffic. [Review 581 of 2025 - 165 in West Virginia - 24142 overall]

Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge Sandyville, WV - Jackson Co., WV…read more Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge built in 1890, originally spanned over John Carnahan's Branch of Mill Creek. 101 feet Bridge was moved and rebuilt in 2000 and is opened to public traffic still today. The Bridge is located not to far off the main highway leading to Parkersburg from Ripley. Easy to locate.

The Silver Memorial Bridge, completed in 1969, was built to replace the collapsed Silver Bridge and…read morefeatures a more robust and modern design to ensure safety and longevity. Because there's nothing quite like locking the barn door after the horse has died in the fire, or something like that. It opened in 1969, exactly two years after the original Silver Bridge collapsed. This one is a Warren through truss bridge distributes the loads much more evenly and includes greater redundancy. Others of this type include the Admiral T. J. Lopez Bridge https://www.yelp.com/biz/admiral-tj-lopez-bridge-belle?hrid=XEh3i0ICQ2lBD3e-2D62Vg in Chelyan, West Virginia, the Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge https://www.yelp.com/biz/charles-m-braga-jr-memorial-bridge-fall-river?hrid=2P7B_X4kRn-SH0briM4wsQ in Fall River Massachusetts and the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge https://www.yelp.com/biz/george-rogers-clark-memorial-bridge-louisville?hrid=wXZhtbBkloNl3Ka48T0VcQ in Louisville Kentucky. This bridge carries US Highway 35 over the Ohio River and connects Henderson, WV, and Gallipolis, OH. It has a total length of 2800 feet and has around 70 feet of clearance below the 900-foot-long main span to allow river traffic. Two lanes in each direction and there is no toll to cross the bridge. [Review 621 of 2025 - 186 in West Virginia - 24182 overall]

It's the Mothman bridge! What more could you ask for, also the views going over the bridge are…read morebeautiful and really highlight the beauty of West Virginia.