ATTRACTIONS
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 picnic shelters with tables and grills.Hank Williams, Sr. Memorial Bridge
Located off Interstate 77, Exit 14
Named for one of the greatest country songwriters in the world, this bridge carries traffic across the Bluestone River on Route 19 at Spanishburg. On the night of December 31, 1952, Hank Williams crossed over this bridge shortly before his death.
Libraries & Research Centers
Craft Memorial Library
600 Commerce Street • Bluefield, WV 24701
304-325-3943
Open Monday through Saturday, this is the place to find the perfect book to read! The library is closed on major holidays. mapEastern Regional Coal Archives
600 Commerce Street • Bluefield, WV 24701
304-325-3943
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 appointments. map
Museums & Galleries
Buddy's Country Store & Museum
Old Route 52 • Bluefield, WV 24701
Bluewell, WV
304-589-5659
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. mapHistoric Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park
US Routes 19 & 460 at Crab Orchard Road • Bluefield, WV 24651
Tazewell, VA
540-988-6755
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, modern museum gallery, horse drawn equipment, and early automobiles. The museum is open year round, Monday through Saturday. more... mapPocahontas Exhibition Mine & Museum
Centre Street • Bluefield, WV 24635
Pocahontas, VA
540-945-2134
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 opened in 1882 and was operated for 73 years. more... mapWolf Creek Indian Village & Museum
Route 1, Box 1530 • Bluefield, WV 24314
Bastian, VA
276-688-3438
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 that was carbon dated 1215. Visit the Artifact Museum and the re-created Indian Village, where guides trained in primitive skills give hands-on tours. Admission is charged. A museum gift shop and covered picnic area are also available. Open daily 9am to 5pm. more... map
Science & Technology
Bluefield Area Arts & Science Center
500 Bland Street • Bluefield, WV 24701
Historic City Hall
304-325-8000
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 square foot gallery that features world class exhibits on sound, motion, gravity, and other subjects. mapScience Center of West Virginia
500 Bland Street • Bluefield, WV 24701
In the Bluefield Area Arts & Science Center
304-325-8855
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 Starlab planetarium presentations and electricity and lightning demonstrations. map
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