Mountain Music & Rails of West Virginia

Day 1

Enroute to West Virginia we'll stop at the Penn Alps Restaurant for an included lunch. Following lunch we will visit the Spruce Forest Artisan Village. The village is comprised of cabins that have been moved to the site from area farms and homesteads which today provide studio space for local artisans. The oldest building, Markley House, dates back to 1775. Each building has a unique history. While at the village, see the Casselman River Bridge that was constructed in 1813. At the time, it was the largest stone arch bridge in America. We will then check-in to our lodging in Elkins, WV for the next two nights. Dinner and a self-guided tour will be included this evening at Oxley House, located in the Historic Tygart Hotel. Step out onto the balcony to take in the beautiful views and after dinner, stroll the hotel where the walls serve as a canvas for the work of local artists. Our evening entertainment will be provided by the award-winning bluegrass band, Crandall Creek.

Day 2

After breakfast we will meet our local guide and visit the West Virginia Railroad Museum & Appalachian Discovery Center, both located in the Historic 1902 Darden Mill, which operated as a grain mill until 1943. Next, we will board the New Tygart Flyer for High Falls. This wilderness excursion features mountain grades, an "S" curve tunnel, a high bridge, and miles of unspoiled mountain views. Vintage diesel-powered locomotives climb along the cascading Shavers Fork of the Cheat River to the High Falls of Cheat. Enjoy the views and lunch while relaxing in the climate-controlled coach. Upon returning to Elkins, we will depart for Beverly, WV for a visit to the Beverly Heritage Center, a compelling heritage attraction. Dinner and entertainment this evening will be at the Gandy Dancer Theatre.

Day 3

After breakfast we will meet our local guide and head to Cass, WV where we will board the Greenbrier Express for a 14-mile trip along the beautiful Greenbrier River to Durbin, WV. After lunch in Durbin we'll depart for home. With stops for rest & dinner enroute, arrival home is scheduled for later this evening.

Please note

Our intention is to run each tour as originally planned and published. However, if deemed necessary to do so, Perkiomen Tours reserves the right to make changes to tour components, schedules or itineraries without prior notification.

Tips for Perkiomen motorcoach drivers and tour escorts are not included in the price of this tour. We feel that these gratuities should be extended on an individual basis and dictated by the level of service provided.

Motorcoach seating is assigned at the time of reservation but cannot be guaranteed. Although we do our best to keep each traveler in the seat assigned at the time of reservation, there are times that it is necessary to move seat locations. Please be sure to verify your final seat number(s) with your driver at the time of boarding. Historically, daily seat rotation was practiced on most multi-day tours. We have suspended this practice for a period of time. Seat rotation will be explained by your driver or tour escort if reinstated.

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CB=Continental Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner