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Hinton, West Virginia
Hinton, WV
Population: 2,880

  
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Amusements

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...


Historic Homes & Buildings

Graham House (circa 1770) P.O. Box 218, Hinton, WV 25951, Pencer Springs, 304-466-3321, 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.

Hinton National Historic District P.O. Box 477, Hinton, WV 25951, 304-466-3255, Discover this quaint, historic railroad village nestled in the mountains overlooking the New River. Over 200 buildings, churches and homes with rare and unusual architecture. Amtrak arrives 3 times per week. A must for railroad buffs!


Historic Sites & Monuments

John Henry Monument 206 Temple Street, Hinton, WV 25951, 304-466-5420, 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. map


Museums & Galleries

Hinton Railroad Museum 206 Temple Street, Hinton, WV 25951, 304-466-5420, 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. map

Saunders One Room School House Museum 206 Temple Street, Hinton, WV 25951, 304-466-5420, 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 collections. map

Veterans Memorial Museum P.O. Box 694, Hinton, WV 25951, 304-466-4443, View collections and memorabilia from the Revolutionary, Civil, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam & the Gulf Wars. General MacArthur's footlocker, vintage Jeep.


Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Bluestone Dam 701 Millyer Avenue, Hinton, WV 25951, 304-466-1234, Visitor Center on top of dam is open year round. Memorial Day to Labor Day tours are offered Wednesday and Thursday-1:30pm and Saturday and Sunday-2:00pm. more... map

Three Rivers Avian Center HC 74, Box 279, Hinton, WV 25951, Brooks, 304-466-4683, 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 resource conservation research. more...


Tours & Cruises

World Famous New River Trains P.O. Box 451, Hinton, WV 25951, Kenova, 304-453-1641, 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 & first class service. more...


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