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Ona
Ona's Mud River Baptist Church, was organized in 1807 by 20 charter members in Blue Sulphur Springs, VA—now Ona, WV. In 1842, a new church building was constructed with separate doors for the men and women, an elevated pulpit, and a slave gallery. It
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Central City
An antique paradise and a lively farmers’ market await shoppers at Old Central City and Central City Market on Huntington’s 14th Street West antique district. Once a flourishing manufacturing town, Central City (1893-1909) became part of Huntington in
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Milton
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Blenko Visitor CenterMilton, home of world-famous Blenko Glass, was incorporated in September 1876 when completion of a covered bridge opened the town to traffic from the James River Turnpike. The picturesque
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Barboursville
Barboursville offers the perfect blend of old and new, with a quaint historical downtown and the sprawling Huntington Mall, one of West Virginia’s largest shopping areas.
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Huntington
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Huntington Skyline
HuntingtonConvention & Visitors Bureau763 3rd Ave. PO Box 347,Huntington, West Virginia 25708Call for film location tour map.800-635-6329 or304-525-7333www.wvvisit.org
Huntington,
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Montgomery
For his service in the Virginia Militia, Major Henry Montgomery received land grants on the Kanawha River and operated a ferry port. Montgomery’s Landing attracted river traffic which moved as far west as Cincinnati and New Orleans.
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Smithers
The history of Smithers is closely intertwined with that of the Midland Trail. About 1825, the James River and Kanawha Turnpike (now the Midland Trail) was completed through
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Smithers Veterans War
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Alloy-Elkem Metals
For over 100 years, travelers along the Midland Trail have caught an occasional glimpse of furnace flames blazing from behind the factory walls at West Virginia Alloys, a subsidiary of Globe Metallurgical, Inc., and its predecessors have maintained
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Glen Ferris, Kanawha Falls
The Great Kanawha River provides a pleasant backdrop for travel as it hugs Route 60 from its headwaters in Gauley Bridge to below Charleston and St. Albans, where it turns and heads for the Ohio River at Point Pleasant. A series of locks and dams
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Gauley Bridge
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Camp in one of six authentic handcrafted TeePees.For rental information call 1-800-203-9630At Gauley Bridge, the New and Gauley Rivers merge to create the Kanawha River, which flows to the State Capitol
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Hawks Nest
Hawks Nest State Park sprawls across the top of Gauley Mountain to the base of the New River Gorge. Hallmarked by spectacular canyon views and a tramway to the bottom of the New River gorge, Hawks Nest amenities include a modern lodge, restaurant and
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Ansted
Settlers followed rich coal seams to the town of Ansted in the 1790s. Today, Ansted, which is perched atop Gauley Mountain, attracts visitors seeking the recreational opportunities and the scenery of the New River Gorge.
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Hico
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Hico, U.S. Route 19 intersects U.S. Route 60. The heavily traveled U.S. 19 provides an important gateway to the Midland Trail as it links I-79 and I-77.. South, are the recreational offerings of
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Eastern Fayette County
East of Hico, the Midland Trail curves through some of the most beautiful scenery in our country as it crosses the highest point on the Trail—Big Sewell Mountain at 3,170 feet.
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Glade Creek Grist Mill at
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New River Gorge National Park
One of the oldest rivers in the world and one of the few on earth which flows north, the New River offers the visitor spectacular vistas and recreational opportunities. Recently designated the New River Gorge National Park, the area is a mecca for rafting,
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Gateway US 19 South
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One of the oldest rivers in the world and one of the few on Earth which flows north, the New River offers the visitor spectacular vistas and recreational opportunities. Recently designated the New
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Gauley Mountain
The driving fun begins as travelers cross the Gauley Mountain (click for CMP) between Gauley Bridge and Ansted. Can you really see your taillights in the rear view mirror as the car bends around the twisty turns near Chimney Corner, or is that just another
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Rainelle
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Rupert
Sam Black Church
Clintonville
Alta
Route 219 South | Ronceverte
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For a true taste of the country, take a sidetrip on Route 219 South to the charming river town of Ronceverte. Here you will find great tubing and canoeing on the Greenbrier River.
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Route 219 North
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Bikers on the Greenbrier River Trail
Biking West Virginia is becoming a national pastime! Greenbrier River Trail features about 80 miles of biking and hiking trails created as a part of
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Western Greenbrier | Rainelle
Greenbrier County begins near the eastern base of Big Sewell Mountain, and the town of Rainelle. Ancient buffalo trails guided the first settlers through the area’s
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undisturbed forests. Colonel Andrew Lewis and
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Lewisburg
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Carnegie HallLewisburg is a small town begging to be called home. The streets are lively and friendly. The shops quaint and inviting. Residents and travelers alike embrace the relaxed pace that offers respite
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White Sulphur Springs
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Since the 18th century, the wealthy have flocked here to experience the legendary curative powers of the area’s sulphur springs.
For two centuries the world-famous, luxurious Greenbrier Resort
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Daniel Boone Park
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Daniel Boone Park is a tranquil haven just on the outskirts of Charleston. Follow Kanawha Boulevard East of the Capitol Complex for a spectacular view of the Kanawha River, a sternwheeler ride
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Malden
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Hale House Circa 1838Malden, the boyhood home of Booker T. Washington, has become a must-stop-and-see Historic Village at Mile Marker 65.
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Charleston
Situated on the banks of the Great Kanawha, Charleston began as Fort Lee in 1788-95, with 13 houses and a fort and became West Virginia's largest city; its state capital; and a capital for arts, industry, shopping and entertainment.
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South Charleston
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Trace Fork Shopping CenterForget about work and worries. A visit to South Charleston offers “city-style” comforts and amenities with our four modern lodging facilities, while providing the “down-home”
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St. Albans
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St. Albans C&O Rail DepotWith its beautiful river views, well-preserved historic homes and an archeologically significant Native American site, St. Albans offers two distinct areas to
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Dupont Plant
DuPont Plant, Belle, WV. Lying between the Kanawha River and the Midland Trail at Mile 9 is the DuPont Company’s Belle Plant. The site was purchased in 1925 and ncompasses 105 acres along the river and approximately 600 acres of the adjacent hillside.
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Industrial History, Belle
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John Amos Power Plant, Putnam CountyIn 1797, with a collection of 24 kettles for salt production from the area’s brines, Elisha Brooks started Kanawha Valley’s first industry near Malden. By 1817, 52
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Quincy
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Quincy Center, situated in historic Eastern Kanawha County, occupies an area that was once a country road and is the oldest tract of continually farmed land along the Midland Trail.
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Cedar Grove and Glasgow
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Virginia's ChapelHistorical Church Circa 1853Tours Available Year-RoundCall 304-595-2280The oldest settled community in the Kanawha Valley, Cedar Grove played a significant role in development of the
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Booker T. Washington Institute
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Booker T. Washington
The Booker T. Washington Institute at West Virginia State College preserves and promotes the rich legacy of this great educator. Visit the African Zion Church,
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West Virginia State College
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A Living Laboratory of Human Relations
West Virginia State College was founded in 1891 as a land-grant institution for African Americans. It is a historically black college. Located near the State Capitol
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Kanawha City
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Just east of the State Capitol, cross the 35th Street Bridge to enjoy Kanawha City’s food, fun and shopping. Charleston Alley Cats baseball, Mediterranean cuisine, dancing at
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Capitol Complex
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The State Capitol
Considered one of the most beautiful in the Union, the West Virginia State Capitol greets visitors with a grand, resplendent gold dome. Inside, the majestic Italianate Rotunda incorporates
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Cultural Center
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The WV Cultural Center
From the moment visitors enter the Great Hall of the WV Cultural Center of the State Capitol they begin to sample West Virginia tradition, history,
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Capitol Street
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Taylor Books Pastel by Rick Lee
Capitol Street, was so named when the State Capitol building stood at the corner of Capitol and Lee Streets from 1885 until it was destroyed by fire in 1921. Across
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Nitro | Institute | Dunbar Loop
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Ducks on Ridenour LakeWant to have a look from the other side of the Kanawha River in western Kanawha County? Access Route 25 from Route 60 at 3rd Street in St. Albans by crossing the St. Albans-Nitro
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Follow the Kanawha
As western Virginia was being settled, pioneers followed the Kanawha River to its juncture with the Ohio. To retrace their path, use Route 35 or Route 62 to follow the Kanawha River forty five miles to Point Pleasant, established in 1794 as one of the
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Summersville
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Summersville Lake, Long Point
World-class recreational offerings await about 15 minutes north of MT near the Town of Summersville. Use Route 129 for the unique experience of driving across the 40-story
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Pocahontas County
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Hurricane, Putnam County
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Formed in 1848 and named for General Israel Putnam, a Revolutionary War hero, Putnam County is proud of its rich history. Situated between West Virginia’s largest metropolitan areas of Charleston and Huntington,
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Putnam County
Named for a Revolutionary War general, Putnam County is proud of its rich history. As one of the fastest growing counties in West Virginia, it is also known as an economically progressive county with much to offer new businesses and new residents.
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Beckley
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Pence Springs
Pence Springs Resort
From Alta (Mile 151 or Exit 161 of I-64) use Route 12 or from Ronceverte, use Route 63 to loop through the historical village of Alderson and on via Route 3, to the Summers County villages of
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Ceredo
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The Ramsdell House Circa 1857
Ceredo was founded in 1857 by Massachusetts Congressman Eli Thayer. Thayer traveled through southern states for the sole purpose of choosing land for a new city,
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Kenova
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The Pumpkin HouseKenova, known as The Western Gate to the Mountain State, is a small river city named for the three states that converge there: Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. Here the Midland Trail begins
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