Attractions
Head north for a trip Back to the Future and experience the rumble of steam locomotives, as well as the high-tech world of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Venture south of Marlinton and make some Natural Tracks through the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, the Falls of Hills Creek and Beartown State Park. Alternatively, you can let the Greenbrier River Trail guide you through your adventures. Or choose from the attractions below to put together your own itinerary.
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Beartown State Park
http://www.beartownstatepark.com/
One of the most intriguing scenic areas in the region is Beartown State Park, a natural area of 107 acres located on the eastern summit of Droop Mountain.
Show on mapCass Scenic Railroad State Park
Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park offers excursions that transport you back in time to relive an era when steam-driven locomotives were an essential part of everyday life. For general information and reservations, click the link.
Cranberry Glades
http://www.pocahontascountywv.com/cranberry_glades.aspx
One of Nature’s most spectacular wonders, a trip to the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area is one you’ll want to make each season. Whether you are looking at an individual fuchsia-colored Wild Orchid or taking in the beauty of the bog plains, there is a special tranquility found only here.
Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad
With departures from different towns and small cities along their route, these trains transport you into some of the best scenery this side of the Rockies.
Falls of Hills Creek
http://www.pocahontascountywv.com/falls_of_hills_creek.aspx
Rated one of West Virginia’s cleanest streams by the DNR, Hills Creek makes three spectacular waterfalls, each more spectacular than the other, as it gushes its way south.
Greenbrier River Trail
http://www.greenbrierrivertrail.com/
The Greenbrier River Trail is a 78-mile long rail trail operated by West Virginia State Parks. Trail uses include bicycling, backpacking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. A packed, crusher run surface coupled with a mere 1% grade creates an ease of riding that allows cyclists, young and old, to enjoy the many breathe-taking views.
Pearl S. Buck Birthplace
http://www.pearlsbuckbirthplace.com/
Today, the birthplace of Pearl S. Buck in Hillsboro, West Virginia stands in loving memory of the woman who helped shape the 20th century through her writing, her efforts, and her example.
Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope
The GBT – 485 feet tall and weighing 17 million pounds – is the largest moving structure on land. It features clear optics and a computer controlled reflecting surface 2.3 acres in area!
Snowshoe Mountain Resort
http://www.snowshoemtn.com/index.htm
High atop Cheat Mountain is a destination unlike any you will find. It is Snowshoe Mountain! A magical place for people of all ages, this incredible resort offers adventures and activities that will take you to new heights.
Watoga State Park
Largest of all the state parks in West Virginia, Watoga has over 10,000 acres of sprawling woodland filled with a multitude of recreational opportunities.
