Attractions in Bluefield, West Virginia

Historic Sites & Monuments

East River Mountain Overlook
Off U.S. 460
Located 3,500 feet above sea level, this overlook has an observation deck for spectacular views of Bluefield and East River Mountain. You'll also find hiking trails and... more info

Craft Memorial Library 304-325-3943
600 Commerce Street, Bluefield, WV 24701
Open Monday through Saturday, this is the place to find the perfect book to read! The library is closed on major holidays. more info map
Eastern Regional Coal Archives 304-325-3943
600 Commerce Street, Bluefield, WV 24701
Here you will find photographs, books, films and other material at this research facility that collects and preserves the coal field heritage. Please call for... more info map

Buddy's Country Store & Museum 304-589-5659
Old Route 52, Bluefield, WV 24701
Bluewell, WV
See thousands of pieces of memorabilia at this museum that depicts a coal camp house. Open May through September by appointment only, this museum charges no admission. more info map
Historic Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park 540-988-6755
US Routes 19 & 460 at Crab Orchard Road, Bluefield, WV 24651
Tazewell, VA
Opened in 1982 as a non-profit historical museum, this museum is the region's "most comprehensive heritage cultural museum." See the living history programs, log homes,... more info map
Pocahontas Exhibition Mine & Museum 540-945-2134
Centre Street, Bluefield, WV 24635
Pocahontas, VA
Open daily for walking tours from April through October, this National Historic Landmark is operated by the town of Pocahontas. Located just outside town, this mine was... more info map
Wolf Creek Indian Village & Museum 276-688-3438
Route 1, Box 1530, Bluefield, WV 24314
Bastian, VA
Located just 15 minutes south of Bluefield on I-77, at exit 58. this re-constructed, palisade village was built to duplicate archaeological records of an Indian Village... more info map

Bluefield Area Arts & Science Center 304-325-8000
500 Bland Street, Bluefield, WV 24701
Historic City Hall
The Arts and Science Center houses an art gallery with monthly changing exhibits and the Science Center of West Virginia. The Science Center (304-325-8855) is a 10,000... more info map
Science Center of West Virginia 304-325-8855
500 Bland Street, Bluefield, WV 24701
In the Bluefield Area Arts & Science Center
Home to the largest Tesla coil in West Virginia, the over 10,000 square-foot Science Center of West Virginia features hands-on exhibits and such weekly programs as... more info map