located in John Henry Historical Park near the entrance of
the Big Bend railroad tunnel in Talcott.
Mothman Statue
In November 1966, strange things began happening in
Point Pleasant, culminating in the collapse of the town’s
Silver Bridge that crossed the Ohio River. These incidents
were blamed on West Virginia’s Mothman. Today, a 12-foot-
tall, stainless-steel statue with football-size red eyes incarnates
the legend in Mothman Park. Across the street, the Mothman
Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of Mothman
history and memorabilia, and the town also hosts the
annual Mothman Festival every fall.
Mystery Hole
Located two miles from Hawks Nest State Park and 15
miles from the New River Gorge Bridge, this mysteriously
mind-baffling roadside attraction puts the laws of gravity
to the test for anyone who dares to enter. Individuals with
vertigo or heart conditions are discouraged from
participating.
Palace of Gold
Known as America’s Taj Mahal, the Palace of Gold in New
Vrindaban near Moundsville is rated as one of CNN’s eight
religious wonders to see in the U.S. The palace’s interior
is decorated with marble and onyx imported from Europe,
Asia and Africa, and the walls and pillars are accented with
pure gold and semi-precious stones. Visitors are encouraged
to plan their trip around the community’s many fairs and
festivals like the Festival of Colors.
Philippi Mummies
After traveling the world with P.T. Barnum’s circus and being
featured in exhibits and tours all over North America and
Europe, the Philippi mummies have been laid to rest in the
Barbour County Historical Museum. Known as the Hamrick
Mummies for more than 100 years, they were originally
named after their preserver, Graham Hamrick, a Barbour
County native. Admission is $1, and museum hours vary.
The Smallest Church and Post Office in
the U.S.
Silver Lake, WV, is the home of the smallest church and
post office in the continental U.S. Our Lady of the Pines
measures 24 feet by 12 feet and houses six pews that can
seat up to 12 people. A sign outside the adjacent Silver
Lake U.S. Post Office indicates there is outgoing mail
daily, but window service is only available when the 13th
day of the month falls on a Friday while parcel post is only
delivered on February 29.
Welcome to Euro-Suites Hotel
Euro-Suites Hotel is an award-winning, boutique-
style hotel conveniently located in the heart of
Morgantown, home of the WVU Mountaineers.
It is our personal mission to showcase the warm
hospitality of the Mountain State while ensuring
your travel comfort in our spacious two-room suites.
University Centre
501 Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 598-1000
[email protected] • euro-suites.com
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