Attractions in Hinton, West Virginia

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Hanging Rock Raptor Migration Observatory
Situated atop Peters Mountain near Zenith
Hanging Rock has been a monitoring point for hawk, eagle, falcon, and osprey migration along the birds' eastern route since 1952. more info

Graham House 304-466-3321
P.O. Box 218, Hinton, WV 25951
Pencer Springs
Visit the home of Colonel James Graham, site of Indian Massacre of 1777. This is the oldest log home in West Virginia and is still on the original site. more info
Hinton National Historic District 304-466-3255
P.O. Box 477, Hinton, WV 25951
Discover this quaint, historic railroad village nestled in the mountains overlooking the New River. Over 200 buildings, churches and homes with rare and unusual... more info

John Henry Monument 304-466-5420
206 Temple Street, Hinton, WV 25951
Re-visit the site where John Henry, the Steel Drivin' Man, beat the steam drill in the famous contest that took place right at Great Bend Tunnel. more info map

Hinton Railroad Museum 304-466-5420
206 Temple Street, Hinton, WV 25951
Museum filled with uniforms, artifacts from the early days of the C&O Railway. Model train exhibit, tools used during the time of John Henry, the Steel Drivin' Man. more info map
Saunders One Room School House Museum 304-466-5420
206 Temple Street, Hinton, WV 25951
Re-visit the past with a tour to this historic museum filled with reminders of days gone by, from the hickory stick to the pot-bellied stove, antique desks, and book... more info map

Three Rivers Avian Center 304-466-4683
HC 74, Box 279, Hinton, WV 25951
Brooks
A private non-profit organization dedicated to providing veterinary and rehabilitative care for wild birds in WV and to educating and involving the public in natural... more info

World Famous New River Trains 304-453-1641
P.O. Box 451, Hinton, WV 25951
Kenova
The original New River Excursion Trains! One-day round trips of 300 miles in mid-October through the 65 mile long New River Gorge to Hinton for a street fair. Coach &... more info