Ride A Scenic Train, Then Dine At A Train-Themed Restaurant All At This Historic West Virginia State Park
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A train ride on the CSR is an item on the bucket list of nearly everyone who knows about the historic Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. But even if you’ve already ridden this nostalgic train, you likely want (or are already planning!) to do it again. But here’s the thing: in addition to a world-renowned scenic train, this state park also hides a historic, train-themed restaurant, The Last Run Restaurant. Rail-themed day trip to Cass, West Virginia, anyone?!
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Of course, the CSR isn’t the only scenic train ride in West Virginia, but we think it’s a can’t-miss experience! Have you ever ridden on this scenic train before? Which route did you take? Did you stop for a meal while you were there?
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Are there any museums in West Virginia?
West Virginia is chock full of both colonial and modern history. Fortunately, dozens of museums around the state capture centuries of stories, beauty, and art of WV in unique and modern ways. Many of West Virginia's best museums are located in historic homes and feature specialty collections, while others document the history of the unique small towns in which they are located. Some of the best and most popular museums in West Virginia are:
- Avampato Discovery Museum, Charleston
- Beverly Heritage Center, Beverly
- Bituminous Coal Heritage Foundation Museum, Madison
- Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History, Parkersburg
- Greenbrier Historical Society, Lewisburg
- Heritage Farm Museum and Village, Huntington
- Huntington Museum of Art, Huntington
- Hinton Railroad Museum, Hinton
- Mountaineer Military Museum, Weston
- Museum Of American Glass, Weston
- Watts Museum, Morgantown
- West Virginia Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, Mt. Clare
- West Virginia Mine Wars Museum, Matewan
- West Virginia Railroad Museum, Elkins
- West Virginia State Farm Museum, Point Pleasant
- West Virginia State Museum, Charleston
- Youth Museum of Southern WV, Beckley
Does West Virginia have any castles?
While West Virginia isn't known for its abundance of castles like some other states on the East Coast, the state does have a few - although some are mere remnants. The most famous of the handful of castles located throughout the state is Berkeley Castle in Berkeley Springs. You'll also find:
- Good Counsel Friary, Morgantown
- Holliday Castle, Ghent
- Mount Wood Castle & Cemetery,
- Palace of Gold, Moundsville
- Wheeling Castle ruins, Wheeling
For a unique adventure to discover some of West Virginia's other magnificent castles, check out our official castle road trip!