Attractions in the County More and more groups are discovering the scenic beauty and exciting recreation opportunities of Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
National Radio Astronomy Observatory’s 17 million pound Green Bank Telescope
Cass Scenic Railroad and Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad Two century-old steam-driven locomotives
Historical Landmarks The Opera House in Marlinton, the Historical Museum and the Pearl Buck Birthplace feature regional history and Appalachian music
State Parks Largest, smallest, oldest, and longest state parks in WV
Highland Scenic Highway The highest average elevated highway east of the Mississippi
Artisan Co-Op at Green Bank Featuring local products by local artists
Nearby Elkins Featuring American Mountain Theater and Historic Elkins Depot and Scenic Trains
Other Attractions in the Region • TheGreenbrierResort • CarnegieHall • HistoricDowntownLewisburg • MountainMadeArtisanGalleryandCountryStore • Lambert’sVintageWines • BeckleyExhibitionCoalMine • Tamarack:TheBestofWestVirginia
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Driving Time
Charleston, WV (3 hrs)Columbus, OH (5.5 hrs)Lexington, KY (6 hrs)
Pittsburgh, PA (4 hrs) Raleigh, NC (6 hrs) Roanoke, VA (2.75 hrs)
Richmond, VA (4 hrs) Washington, DC (5 hrs)
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Did You Know? Pocahontas County is 941 square miles, only 103 square miles smaller than the state ofRhodeIsland.
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