Tony, Kayla, Deacon & I went on a Sunday drive up river towards Hawk's Nest stopping st several…read moreother locations along the way. We stopped at Catheral Falls and the parking lot was full. We took a walk to the base of the falls. Deacon was so brave. He said "Come on Maw Maw YoYo let's go" he says he's braver when I hold his hand. I love it that he has adventure in him. He loves to pose for pics! Reminds me of my Poppie McCormick, except Poppie never made faces or stuck out his tongue Great time! Great Memories!

Sadly falls were completely dry. It's late October and we have had a drought all yr but this is…read morequick and easy to visit. It's riright on the way home.

Great experience, staff was very friendly and fun. I would definitely come back ! It was spooky and…read moreeducational.

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.

Well, we didn't come on "hump" day, but this gorgeous almost fall Thursday didn't disappoint! As we…read moremeandered through the curvy mountains of VA and WVA to get here, we we worried as we didn't have any cell signals and much of the country roads were winding and barren, except of course for the beautiful foliage. Lots of open farmland and barns or just empty fields. But we drove with trepidation through these mountains until we finally arrived at Humpback Covered Bridge! It was worth the drive! Some other reviews have lots of stats about this bridge which is worth looking up, so I won't repeat them here, but suffice it to say, I was enthralled with this bridge that I've been wanting to visit for years!! I love covered bridges and have a collection of them on my Yelp profile if you'd like to take a gander. And I must say, this is one of my favorites considering the structural design, the historic value, the Virginia heritage, and lovely park area with picnic tables and the LOVE sign. Covington VA is definitely on my come back list!!

No excuses for missing this beautiful bridge that is not even one mile off the Interstate…read more Constructed of hand-hewn timber in 1835 for the James River Kanawha Turnpike Corporation. The bridge remained in active public use until 1929. In 1953, the bridge was reconditioned and the land purchased for this lovely park. Portable toilets, picnic benches and lighting. It's lovely and well worth a quick stop on your journey near the Virginia / West Virginia border. [Review 19595 overall - 1432 in Virginia - 566 of 2023.]

It's free! And they have mummies. It's a dollar to see the…read moremummies. Honestly I can't remember anything about the museum other than it's in an old train depot and it's across from the Sheetz and the covered bridge. And they have mummies!!!

Really a lovely place to swing through. A short visit during your time in Philippi. So much history…read morein such a cute little place!

This is another place where it is what you make of it. If you like weird, strange, and odd things…read morelike cryptids then you might as well make the stop. Otherwise, this is not that amazing of a stop and there isn't much else to do here. The day we arrived pretty much every other thing was closed. Luckily there is no fee for the museum because there honestly isn't much to see. I love cryptids and monsters and stuff like that and just thought it was ok.

If you like museums about cryptids, you'll love this place. And if you don't love cryptids, well,…read morewhy are you stopping in here, haha! The beloved Flatwoods Monster is entity was allegedly sighted in the town of Flatwoods in Braxton County, West Virginia in 1952 after a bright object crossed the night sky. Believe it? Don't believe it? Does it matter? It's all about the fun! Videos, books, toys, games, posters, hats, t-shirts, beanies, displays, pictures, newspaper articles, and on and on. And plenty of opportunities for selfies with the giant likenesses of the Flatwoods Monster. I've actually been here with my wife about four times. It was a good amount because this last visit, the guy recognized us immediately. And if you love cryptids, you should visit the WV Bigfoot Museum a block away. Or the giant Flatwoods Monster chair nearby. So much fun!

The view is amazing. It's really something when you really read about the facts of it. People drive…read moreover it every day without ever realizing what a feet it really is. Below in the photos are some of the facts as well as a link to website other places. https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/nrgbridge.htm

A local Princeton friend decided to take 2 days off work and drive me around to show me the local…read morearea. One of the stops we got to see is the New River Gorge and the bridge that crossed over it. I didn't realize that the New River Gorge is one of the most beautiful places in West Virginia. It's featured in various top tourist attractions to visit in southern West Virginia. The bridge is a working bridge that connects people from point A to point B. I also didn't realize that the New River Gorge is operated by the National Park Service. I assumed it was maintained by the local West Virginia county. With that said, my friend and I arrived here around 10am. We thought that the visitors center would be closed during the government shutdown of 2025, but it was not. We browsed through the visitor center and took in the short 10 minute visitor video that they had. It was cool to learn about the area and what conservation efforts are currently being done for the area. They had a small little area theater that they used to show this 10 minute video. It was comfortable and very much cute and enjoyable. After browsing the exhibits that they had to offer, they had a small gift shop area, where I browsed a minute or two before leaving the visitor center. There was a nice place to view the gorge and the bridge that allowed vehicle traffic to flow constantly every day and that. It was just a beautiful thing to see on a November 2025 morning. I was glad to be here to witness West Virginia's pride and joy. It was definitely a highlight of the day for me and I'm sure that my friend was happy to take me here to see such a natural splendor. The over experience here at the new River Gorge here in West Virginia was very beautiful and mesmerizing. It was definitely one of West Virginia's top tourist, destinations, and the most scenic. I always wondered if you could go to the bottom of the bridge gorge area, and we actually did that during my stay here. Although it was about an hour or so visiting, we did just that. We drove down as far as we can go and took a break at the Waters edge. We had to walk a few just to get to where we needed to go and we saw a river. It was nice to see all the forest the area down by the water edge and to see the natural surroundings that make up the gorge so many years ago. I think how the water carved out this beautiful landscape probably did the same with the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Natural forces that work here people. And so, after we head down to the waters edge, we looked at the bridge which was towering over us. It was cool to be here on a random workday, but I was on vacation. To be able to see such wonder and compare to other wonders of the world is interesting. Traveling makes it so much more fun and rewarding when you are doing with friends. We spent about 15 to 20 minutes, exploring the bottom of the gorge. It was nice to have available walking trails to explore and not have it closed off to people. As always is at your own risk if you injured yourself or whatever. For the most part though, it was a very enjoyable trip to see the gorge and the new River Bridge. Definitely recommend coming here if you're in the area and I would like to see the number one West Virginia tourist attraction. Not much in terms of choice attractions in the state, but if you're in the south side of the state, you'll be wow'ed beyond your wildest dreams. The New River Gorge is located in south West Virginia. The closest town is Fayetteville. The visitor center has limited amenities, but they do have knowledgeable national Park service staff that can assist you in anyway possible about the Gorge and the area in general. As far as food and concessions are concerned, your best bet would be to find something along the way in or out of the area because there is not much around. As far as parking goes, they have a generous parking lot situation at the visitor center. When I got there there was plenty of parking spaces at 9 AM in the morning. Best bet would be to have your own vehicle or rent one because I'm not sure if there is actual regional public transportation options to get here for cheap. You can luck out with something, but I don't know. There's always Uber or Lyft if you need them, but it can't get very pricey if you do it that way. And so, best thing to do is to make a friend or drive yourself because the new river Gorge is outside of any major town in West Virginia so it's quite a drive to get there. Along the way you'll see many beautiful things so enjoy the ride and the journey because that's life for you. It's true what they say about the area though. You can immerse yourself in the beauty of the area and still not be bored with it. 5.0 stars for the overall experience Support local! A+

We loved this tour! It's only $12, and we were treated to a video introduction and then a private…read moretour of the house with tons of information about when it was originally built and also about the latest renovation. Everyone we dealt with was so friendly and knowledgeable. We would love to go back and see it decked out for Christmas!

I've lived in Marietta for 35 years and this was my first visit. Was always thinking I'd do it…read morelater when guests came. Why did I wait! It was so enjoying to hear about the house and its history. It's a great gem for our small historic town.

Tony Vanoy and I stopped at Tater Mountain Lookout in Mullens WV area. It's free to go to park no…read moreadmission fees and the Swing is free to Enjoy! It's located at the top of mountain up a narrow one lane dirt road! Be very careful!! Lisa Diane Boyce-Vanoy #wvswings #2025endofsummerroadtrip #AlmostHeaven

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!

This place is definitely worth checking out! Had no clue this place existed until we passed by it…read morewhile visiting Williamson. The history of the Coal House is very unique! There is a nice little gift shop inside as well.

From the owner: Housing the Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce, The world famous Coal House is a visitor's welcome…read morecenter and gateway to the Hatfield McCoy Mountains of southern West Virginia. #VisitTheTug