Region 6 - West Virginia Department of Commerce
Region 6 - West Virginia Department of Commerce
Region 6 - West Virginia Department of Commerce
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DESCRIPTION: Nestled along the foothills <strong>of</strong> the majestic EastRiver Mountain, the bureau provides assistance in lodging,outdoor recreation, site locations, restaurants, lodging,historical sites, scenic locations, guides, and many otherservices; attractions include the historic town <strong>of</strong> Bramwell,quaint antique shops, two major league-sponsored pr<strong>of</strong>essionalbaseball teams, Princeton Railroad Museum, and several stateparks• RONCEVERTE, CITY OF300 <strong>West</strong> Main StreetRonceverte, WV 24970<strong>Region</strong> 4, Greenbrier CountyCONTACT: Doug HyltonDAY: 304-647-5455FAX: 304-647-5473EMAIL: dghylton@aol.comDESCRIPTION: small town community with period commercialand residential buildings (1890-1954); mill town site <strong>of</strong> flooringplant; island park along scenic Greenbrier River; historiccemetery site; 1915 craftsman railroad depot and baggagebuilding; 3-story 1900 historic hardware store (still in use)• SOUTHERN WV CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU221 George Street, Suite 2Beckley, WV 25801<strong>Region</strong>s 4-5, nine countiesTOLL-FREE: 800-847-4898, ext. 11FAX: 304-252-2252EMAIL: travel@visitwv.comWEBSITE: www.visitwv.comCOUNTIES: Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe,Nicholas, Raleigh, Summers, WyomingDESCRIPTION: <strong>Region</strong>al bureau providing assistance inlodging, outdoor recreation, site locations, restaurants, mainstreets, historical sites, scenic locations, guides, and manymore services. A small selection <strong>of</strong> attractions include the NewRiver Gorge National River, Tamarack, Summersville Lake, theNew and Gauley Rivers (whitewater), three wineries, OrganCave and Lost World Caverns, Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine,and Theatre <strong>West</strong> <strong>Virginia</strong>.• TRAVEL BERKELEY SPRINGS127 Fairfax StreetBerkeley Springs, WV 25411<strong>Region</strong> 8, Morgan CountyCONTACT: Laura Smith, Film & TV CoordinatorTOLL-FREE: 800-447-8797EMAIL: tbs@berkeleysprings.comWEBSITE: www.berkeleysprings.comSERVICES: Coordinator for all relevant services in MorganCounty, including: antique and special vehicle rentals; vehiclerentals; catering; honeywagons rentals; horses; massages.DESCRIPTION: <strong>Region</strong> includes more than 500 rooms in 75properties (Coolfont Resort, Inn & Spa at Berkeley Springs,Berkeley Springs Inn, Best <strong>West</strong>ern); a dozen restaurants,including buffets at Coolfont Resort, fine dining at Lot 12, andcomfort food and tavern at Tari’s Café); Berkeley Castle (stonereplica <strong>of</strong> Norman Castle); live entertainment (weekly jamsession at Tari’s Café; weekend live music at Coolfont Resortand the Troubadour Lounge); weekend film exhibition at vintageStar Theater, circa 1949, 325 seats; numerous mountain andriver scenics w/overlooks; Paw Paw Tunnel circa 1840 (onemile through mountain); C&O Canal Tunnel; 18-hole golf courseat Cacapon State Park; 1815 Roman Bath House; space rentalsat The Ice House, Events Center, Coolfont Resort, CacaponState Park.Tourist Trains• CASS SCENIC RAILROAD STATE PARKP.O. Box 107Cass, WV 24927<strong>Region</strong> 7, Pocahontas CountyMAIN: 304-456-4300TOLL-FREE: 800-225-5982FAX: 304-456-4641EMAIL: cassrailroad@wvdnr.govWEBSITE: www.cassrailroad.comFACILITIES: train depot; company store and museum;accommodations include restored company houses andcaboosesDESCRIPTION: Antique lumber trains powered by massiveShay steam locomotives carries passengers past panoramicmountain views. Home <strong>of</strong> the largest roster <strong>of</strong> operating gearedsteam locomotives in the world. Operates seasonally.• DURBIN & GREENBRIER VALLEY RAILROADP.O. Box 44Durbin, WV 26264<strong>Region</strong> 7, Pocahontas CountyMAIN: 304-456-4935TOLL-FREE: 877-686-7245FAX: 304-456-5246EMAIL: ticketinfo@mountainrail.comWEBSITE: www.mountainrail.comFACILITIES: train depot; New Tygart Flyer; Cheat MountainSalamander; Durbin Rocket; Rail & Trail Store; CastawayCaboose for overnight tripsDESCRIPTION: Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad operatesmore than 135 miles <strong>of</strong> scenic railroad through gorgeousremote and rugged mountainous terrains and small towns,providing passengers with a unique look at unspoiled regions <strong>of</strong>the state. Operates seasonally.• MOUNTAIN STATE “NEW RIVER GORGE” MYSTERY TRAINP.O. Box 8254Huntington, WV 25705<strong>Region</strong> 3, Cabell CountyMAIN: 304-529-6412TOLL-FREE: 866-529-6412213
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