Point Pleasant is, as the name suggests, a pleasant place to visit. Rolling hills, picturesque towns, and a variety of outdoor pursuits will hold the interest of the visitor. Point Pleasant is also the home of the Silver Bridge Disaster, the history of which can be traced at the town's visitor center.
For those craving a bit of wilderness after lots of urban touring, the C.F. McClintic Wildlife Management Area is just the answer. A large tract of land containing hardwood forests, brush and wetlands, the C.F. McClintic Wildlife Management Area offers visitors a great escape.
For a step back in time to the early farming methods and life of the West Virginia settlers, be sure to visit the West Virginia State Farm Museum. This well-done museum showcases what life used to be like and is in fact a working farm. Methods and tools from the 19th Century are used to produce a wide variety of crops and products.
Hours:
April 1 to November 15: 9am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon