Region 6 - West Virginia Department of Commerce

MAIN: 304-344-2287FAX: 304-344-0083WEBSITE: www.wvpower.comFACILITIES: 4,700 seat baseball stadium; restaurant; VIPsuites; Breaker Box; big screen TVs; children’s areaDESCRIPTION: Home to West Virginia Power, WV’s only MinorLeague Baseball Team, and Class A affiliate of MilwaukeeBrewers and member of South Atlantic League, Power Parkalso hosts special events (movies on select Thursdays duringbaseball season as well as live concerts). The Power Alley Grill(an upscale sports bar and grill specializing in hamburgers,pasta, and steaks) features 22 big screen TVs.• AVAMPATO DISCOVERY MUSEUMThe Clay Center300 Leon Sullivan WayCharleston, WV 25301Region 3, Kanawha CountyMAIN: 304-346-1100WEBSITE: www.avampatodiscoverymuseum.orgDESCRIPTION: arts and science museum; planetarium; largeformatfilm theater and laser shows• BECKLEY EXHIBITION COAL MINEP.O. Box 2514Beckley WV 25801Region 4, Raleigh CountyMAIN: 304-256-1747FAX: 304-256-1798EMAIL: info@beckleymine.comWEBSITE: www.beckleymine.comFACILITIES: New River Park includes underground exhibitioncoal mine; above ground historical coal camp; campground;pool; Coal Camp School; Coal Camp Church; Miners Shanty;Miners House; Gift Shop; Youth Museum of Southern WestVirginia; picnic shelters; baseball field; basketball court; tenniscourt; fitness trail; exhibitsDESCRIPTION: Open April 1 through November 1, and listedon the National Register of Historic Places, the mine offers arealistic look at coal mining in the early 20th century. Traveling1500 feet beneath New River Park, passengers are carriedalong track in authentic “man cars” from the mine entrance intoold working sections. Exhibits throughout explore the history oflow-seam coal mining from hand-loading days into era ofmodern mechanization. The Coal Camp includes the restoredCoal Company House, Superintendent’s Home, PembertonCoal Camp Church, and Helen Coal Camp School.• CARNEGIE HALL105 Church StreetLewisburg, WV 24901Region 4, Greenbrier CountyMAIN: 304-645-7917WEBSITE: www.carnegiehallwv.comDESCRIPTION: Built in 1902 by steel baron and philanthropistAndrew Carnegie, one of only four Carnegie Halls still incontinuous use in the world. Incorporated in 1983 as aregional not-for-profit arts and education center, the culturalcenter annually serves more than 75,000 patrons in historicdowntown Lewisburg with live performances by outstandingcompanies and artists from around the world.• CHESTNUT RIDGE REGIONAL PARKP.O. Box 267Bruceton Mills, WV 26525Region 6, Preston CountyMAIN: 304-594-1773DESCRIPTION: Hiking on wooded trails; fishing at a stockedlake (no license required); paddle boats; swimming. Winteractivities include cross-country skiing and tobogganing.Annual events include Winter Tobogganing Festival; EggstravaganzaEgg Hunt; Kids Fishing Rodeo.• CLASS VI RIVER RUNNERSLansing, West Virginia 25840Region 4, Fayette CountyCONTACT: Dave ArnoldTOLL-FREE: 800-252-7784WEBSITE: www.800classvi.comSERVICES: world-class whitewater rafting; river lunches;overnight meals; breakfast; crown jewel of dining at Smokey’son the Gorge and relaxation at Chetty’s PubDESCRIPTION: World-class whitewater rafting on both the NewRiver and Gauley River. Full menu of outdoor adventures andactivities, including horseback riding lessons, rock climbing,mountain biking, llama trekking, ATV tours, hiking, shopping,golf, and yoga retreats. Lodging is plentiful ranging fromriverside camping and cabin rentals to hotels and motels,resorts and spas, and state and federal parks.BRIEF CREDITS: publications about Class VI appear innumerous magazines, including Field & Stream, Camping Life,Gourmet Magazine, Sky Magazine; segment of “Best Of” w/JillCordes on Food-TV• COAL HERITAGE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY104 Wilson StreetBeckley, WV 25801Region 4, Fayette, Raleigh, Wyoming, Mercer, McDowellCountiesCONTACT: Christy BaileyMAIN: 304-256-6941FAX: 304-256-6994EMAIL: ccbailey@ntelos.netDESCRIPTION: The Coal Heritage Trail winds through over 100miles of scenic industrial heritage related to coal mining. Alongthe Coal Heritage Trail are remnants of distinctive culture ofcompany towns, railroads, industrial sites, company stores,and magnificent owners’ and superintendents’ homes nestledwithin the rugged mountains. Small commercial districts andtowns with unique architecture are located throughout theregion.196