“Day-Tripping” listings
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DURBIN & GREENBRIER VALLEY RAILROAD
Vintage passenger trains roll through miles of pristine wilderness on these high-country excursions. Watch for bald eagles and black bears as you pass through an S-curve tunnel or stop at the spectacular High Falls of the Cheat River. (07/2010)
315 Railroad Ave, Elkins
304-636-9477
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BLENNERHASSETT ISLAND HISTORICAL STATE PARK
Explore a museum filled with Ohio Valley relics, then ride a sternwheeler (a passenger paddleboat) to Blennerhassett Island for a horse-drawn wagon ride and a tour of the reconstructed 1798 Blennerhassett mansion. (05/2010)
137 Juliana St, Parkersburg
304-420-4800
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LEWISBURG
This quaint, historic town, nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, is home to loads of galleries and shops and a lively Irish pub. Hiking or biking the Greenbrier River Trail is highly recommended. (03/2010)
113 miles southwest of Charleston, WV
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WINTERPLACE SKI RESORT
West Virginia’s largest snow-tubing park is the highlight of this massive ski resort, which also features 28 slopes for all skill levels, a school, night skiing, a “SkiWee” camp for little ones and a food court. (12/2009)
100 Old Flat Top Mt. Rd, Ghent
304-787-3221
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TAMARACK
Get all your holiday shopping done at this West Virginia-only handcraft and fine art center. When your wallet has had enough, watch resident artisans at work and enjoy regional cuisine from the chefs at The Greenbrier. (12/2009)
1 Tamarack Park, Beckley, WV
304-256-6843
www.tamarackwv.com
