West Virginia roadside attractions

West Virginia stops for the weirdest part of the drive.

Ten route-ready attractions in West Virginia—built for photo breaks, article ideas, state guides, and detours that give travelers something to talk about.

10 stopsAppalachia region8 attraction types
2Cryptid
2Weird History
1Weird Architecture
1Classic Roadside
At-a-glance

Plan the quick stop before the big stop.

Use this page to add character to a longer route. Pick one or two stops that fit your direction of travel, then confirm hours, access, and conditions before going.

AttractionCityTypeBest use
Mothman Statue and MuseumPoint PleasantCryptid
Palace of GoldNew VrindabanWeird Architecture
Mystery HoleHintonClassic Roadside
New River Gorge BridgeFayettevillePhoto Op
Historic Harpers FerryHarpers FerryHistoric Landmark
West Virginia PenitentiaryMoundsvilleWeird History
Pumpkin HouseKenovaSeasonal Oddity
Flatwoods Monster MuseumFlatwoodsCryptid
Cass Scenic RailroadCassTrain
George Washington's BathtubBerkeley SpringsWeird History
The list

West Virginia roadside attraction picks.

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Mothman Statue and Museum in Point Pleasant
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Point Pleasant · Cryptid

Mothman Statue and Museum

A strange-lore stop in Point Pleasant for travelers who like monsters, mysteries, and local legends.

Map search: Mothman Statue and Museum Point Pleasant West Virginia

Palace of Gold in New Vrindaban
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New Vrindaban · Weird Architecture

Palace of Gold

An unusual building or built environment in New Vrindaban that is worth slowing down to see.

Map search: Palace of Gold New Vrindaban West Virginia

Mystery Hole in Hinton
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Hinton · Classic Roadside

Mystery Hole

A throwback roadside attraction in Hinton with the old-school charm The US Detour is built to celebrate.

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New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville
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Fayetteville · Photo Op

New River Gorge Bridge

An offbeat road-trip stop in Fayetteville that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Map search: New River Gorge Bridge Fayetteville West Virginia

Historic Harpers Ferry in Harpers Ferry
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Harpers Ferry · Historic Landmark

Historic Harpers Ferry

A history-rich stop in Harpers Ferry that adds depth and context to a state-by-state road trip.

Map search: Historic Harpers Ferry Harpers Ferry West Virginia

West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville
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Moundsville · Weird History

West Virginia Penitentiary

An offbeat road-trip stop in Moundsville that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Map search: West Virginia Penitentiary Moundsville West Virginia

Pumpkin House in Kenova
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Kenova · Seasonal Oddity

Pumpkin House

An offbeat road-trip stop in Kenova that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Map search: Pumpkin House Kenova West Virginia

Flatwoods Monster Museum in Flatwoods
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Flatwoods · Cryptid

Flatwoods Monster Museum

A strange-lore stop in Flatwoods for travelers who like monsters, mysteries, and local legends.

Map search: Flatwoods Monster Museum Flatwoods West Virginia

Cass Scenic Railroad in Cass
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Cass · Train

Cass Scenic Railroad

An offbeat road-trip stop in Cass that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Map search: Cass Scenic Railroad Cass West Virginia

George Washington's Bathtub in Berkeley Springs
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Berkeley Springs · Weird History

George Washington's Bathtub

An offbeat road-trip stop in Berkeley Springs that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Map search: George Washington's Bathtub Berkeley Springs West Virginia

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