Top secrets on the international level? Sure, we’ve had our share of those in West Virginia. But then there’s top secret information on the state level, too, and one of the most famous state secrets in West Virginia has got to be hiding in a quirky little secret vault in Ansted.

The name of that quirky little vault that holds a top West Virginia secret? Mystery Hole, located right along the Midland Trail (U.S. Route 60) in Ansted, West Virginia near Hawks Nest State Park.
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Founded by Donald Wilson in 1973, Mystery Hole is now owned and operated by Will and Sandra Morrison.
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What is found inside the depths of this mysterious hole? That's classified information, folks -- a secret known only to those who actually visit this quirky West Virginia roadside attraction.
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Suffice it to say, though, the secret has something to do with mind-bending, gravity-defying abilities. A visit to this magical, tricky underground vault will remind of you of show-stopping roadside attractions of days gone by.
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Can water really flow uphill? Are those balls really rolling uphill? Is that chair floating in mid-air? Come find out for yourself at Mystery Hole in Ansted, West Virginia. Guided tours, which take 15-20 minutes, are available on certain days of the week from May through October.
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There's also a gift shop and plenty of additional quirky artifacts scattered throughout the Mystery Hole property that will bring a chuckle of wonder from both kids and adults!
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Learn all about one of West Virginia’s best-kept secrets for yourself by planning a visit to Mystery Hole in Ansted, West Virginia this spring, summer, or fall. Start planning your trip with a visit to the Mystery Hole website. And while you’re in the area, make sure to check out Hawks Nest State Park and Cathedral Falls!

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Mystery Hole, 16724 Midland Trail, Ansted, WV 25812, USA