Why My West Virginia Road Trip is an All-Time Classic

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West Virginia works especially well for a slower family loop, and this day-by-day recap shows why. Start with Point Pleasant's Mothman Museum and flood-wall murals, then use the free West Virginia State Museum in Charleston for a break from the car. The author maps out a relaxed New River Gorge day, including Fayette Station Road, bridge views from below, and the railroad town of Thurmond, where children can watch trains pass close by. Practical information, from limited riverside parking to two nights at Babcock State Park, help parents plan their trip.

Things to do

• Visit the Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant
• Walk Point Pleasant's Ohio River flood-wall murals
• Explore the free West Virginia State Museum in Charleston
• Drive Fayette Station Road into New River Gorge
• Watch trains pass through the old railroad town of Thurmond

Based on Florida Man on the Run's post. Read it for the full details.