Fort Mulligan During the Civil War, both Federal or Confederate troops occupied the hill and surrounding area beginning at least as early as August, 1861. The fort was built by Union Colonel James A. Mulligan, from Illinois, along with his 23rd Illinois troops and more from Ohio, Pennsylvania and western Virginia. During an expedition to the area in 1864, Major General Jubal A. Early praised the fortifications and commended the efforts of the men. The fort is still regarded as one of the best preserved fortifications in West Virginia.

Dolly Sods Wilderness Area The Dolly Sods Wilderness Area is located in the Monongahela National Forest, roughly 15 miles west of Petersburg, West Virginia. Dolly Sods is an area of high elevation wind-swept plains on the Allegheny Plateau. At elevations of 2,600 to over 4,000 feet, the area has extensive flat rocky plains, upland bogs, beaver ponds, and sweeping vistas. The plant life and climate on this high plateau resembles northern Canada, and many species found here are near their southernmost range.  more...

Seneca Caverns 800-239-7647, Hidden beneath the Earth's surface, only a few miles form West Virginia's highest peak, lie the beautiful Seneca Caverns - an underground wonderland.  more...

Seneca Rocks Seneca Rocks reaches nearly 900 feet above the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River and is also located in the Spruce Knob - Seneca Rocks national Recreation Area encompassing 100,000 acres. Spruce Knob, West Virginia's highest mountain, reaches 4,861 feet above sea level and has 60 miles of hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Seneca Rocks provides a challenging hiking trail as well as over 375 routes for rock climbers to use in conquering the craggy cliffs.

Smoke Hole Caverns HC 59 Box 39, Petersburg, WV 26884, 800-828-8478, Cavern tours are seven days per week - every half hour from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. more...

Trout Hatcheries Brook, brown, rainbow and golden rainbow trout are all produced in West Virginia hatcheries. Petersburg is known as the "Home of the Golden Trout", which is a color mutation of the regular rainbow and was developed using selective breeding at the Petersburg hatchery. Visitors are welcome 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad Route 28 North, Romney, WV 26757, Wappocomo Station, 304-424-0736, Enjoy a three hour narrated excursion through a tranquil and pristine mountain valley. Around every curve you are rewarded with the splendor of native wildflowers, evergreens, and mixed hardwoods in an unspoiled countryside environment. American Eagle sightings occur on over 90% of all excursions. Step aboard the Potomac Eagle for a rail experience that you will remember for years to come.  more...