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1. Moundsville Prison’sAll Night Ghost Hunts (cover photo)Come join us foran all night ghosthunt of a differentkind! Roam thehalls and cells ofthe gothic structurethat once housedmany of the nation’smost dangerouscriminals. (Many saythat they are still there!) Walk with experienced paranormalinvestigators as they explore the spirits from the darkerside of humanity using the latest in technology. Or DARETO EXPLORE ON YOUR OWN!! Ghost Hunts are open to thepublic, 18 and over, please.Contact info: (304) 845-6200, www.wvpentours.com2. Haunted Parkersburg Ghost ToursThis tour covers the haunts of Parkersburg and surroundingareas, as well as features other paranormal tales of the regionsuch as the Banshee of Marrtown, Blennerhassett Haunts, andthe local tale about contact with the alien Indrid Cold.Contact info: Susan Sheppard, Sheppard@wirefire.com or(304) 428-7978, www.hauntedparkersburg.com3. Time Travelers Haunted History ofWheelingThe tour beginswith a hauntedhike. Locations ofghostly sightingswill be investigatedusing handheld equipmentto measureparanormal activity.Then in to a graveyard experience, the equipment will revealif we are alone in the adventure. Paranormal activity will onceagain be measured by our team of newspecialists — that’s YOU! You will becomeeducated and trained to recognize spiritactivity!Contact: Diane Davis Darnley orAshley McDonald (304) 277-5322 orhauntedhistoryofwheeling@yahoo.com4. North BendRail TrailGhost WalkTake a slow walkinto the dark nighton the North BendRail Trail fromhistoric MarshallHardware storein Cairo. We allow only two kerosene lanterns to guide thegroup. Each walk includes the Phantom of Silver Run as wellas other local ghost stories. The terrain is flat and easy, about½ mile total walk. Hear stories told in the dark as the groupcontinues to slowly travel into the night. The tour lasts about45 minutes.Contact: R. C. Marshall Hardware Co., Cairo (304) 628-33215. Ghost Toursof LewisburgTour haunted homesand sites in theHistoric District ofLewisburg. Toursbegin at the GeneralLewis Inn and include The Cemetery, TheMansions of Lewisburg, the New Carnegie Hall,1900 Women’s College Tour, “The GreenbrierGhost” and the Civil War Antebellum period.Contact: John Luckton (304) 256-TOUR (8687)6. Ghost Tours of BeckleySee these turn-of-the-century haunted homes and sites. Toursinclude the Raleigh County Courthouse, Coal Baron Mansions,and The 1931 Historic Soldiers and Sailors Theatre (interiortour). Bring your camera!Contact info: John Luckton (304) 256-TOUR (8687)7. Ghost Tours ofHarpers FerryTake the guided nighttime toursthrough the historic Civil Warcapitol of Harpers Ferry. Share thehistory of the town and the tales ofthe Civil War spirits left behind.Contact: (304) 725-8019 or visitwww.harpersferryghost.20m.com8. Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum(formerly Weston State Hospital)Reported paranormalactivity and CivilWar tales make thishaunted tour a mustfor every ghost hunter.Pre-dating the CivilWar, this NationalHistoric Landmarkwas constructed in 1858 and is the largest hand-cut stonemasonry building in North America. Originally named theTrans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and designed to house 250patients, the hospital peaked at 2,400 patients in the 1950s.In 1964, the name was changed to the Weston State Hospital.Closed in 1994, the hospital today has reclaimed its originalname and is now open to the public for guided tours.Contact: Rebecca Jordan at (304) 269-5070 or visit theirwebsite at www.trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com9. Mothman – Point PleasantAlthough the Mothman Legacy begannearly 40 years ago, it still has astrong hold on the small communityof Point Pleasant and the thousandsof townspeople and visitors whohave hunted for him. Does he exist?Where did he come from? What reallyhappened? Come and participatein guided tours of the areas wherehe was seen and hear the stories ofeyewitness accounts and strange occurrences.Contact: Call (304) 675-3844 to arrange for a guided tour orvisit www.mothmanlives.com for more information.

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West Virginia Division of Tourism90 MacCorkle Avenue SWSouth Charleston, WV 253031-800-CALL WVAwww.wvtourism.comSTATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO USE FACILITIES AND PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMSIt is the policy of the West Virginia Division of Tourism to provide its facilities, accommodations, services and programs toall persons without regard to gender, race, color, age, religion, national origin or disability. Proper licenses, registration andcompliance with official rules and regulations are the only sources of restrictions for facility use or program participation.”“The West Virginia Division of Tourism is an equal opportunity employer.” 8/08