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Bluestone Convention & Visitors Bureau Write to: 500 Bland Street P.O. Box 4099 Bluefield, WV 24701 Or Call: 1-304-325-8438 or 1-800-221-3206 |
Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce Write to: 619 Bland Street P.O. Box 4098 Bluefield, WV 24701 Or Call: 1-304-327-7184 |
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Princeton-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Write to: 910 Oakvale Road Princeton, WV 24740 Or Call: 1-304-487-1502 |
Tazewell Area Chamber of Commerce Write to: Tazewell Mall Box 6 Tazewell, VA 24651 Or Call: 1-540-988-5091 |
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Downtown Bluefield, WV Historic District Take a stroll down our Historic District. Walking tour brochures available at several downtown locations. Guided group tours are available from the Craft Memorial Library with advance notice. For more information, call 1-304-325-5442 |
Craft Memorial Library Library of Bluefield, WV. Call here for the guided tour of Bluefield's Historic Downtown District. Write to: 600 Commerce Street Bluefield, WV 24701 Or Call: 1-304-325-3943 |
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Bluefield Area Arts & Crafts Center The Arts & Craft Center is located in downtown Bluefield, in Bluefield's historic "Old City Hall" building. Featured exhibits include the Paine Gallery, handmade crafts and artwork exhibits. Also at Bluefield Arts & Craft Center, take in a play in the Summit Theatre, which presents four plays a year, or visit the Science Center. For more information, call 1-304-325-8000 Or write to: 500 Bland Street, Bluefield, WV 24701 |
Eastern Regional Coal Archives Our Coalfield Heritage. The library houses photographs, oral history on tape, diaries, books, music, film, company recorded memorabilia, maps and other coalfield materials. Call ahead for an appointment. For more information, call 1-304-325-3943 Or write to: 600 Commerce Street, Bluefield, WV 24701 |
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Historic Crab Orchard Museum The Historic Crab Orchard Museum shows and exhibits what life on the Appalachian frontier was like 150 years ago. Exhibits include log homes, horse-drawn equipment and early vintage automobiles. View a real life Cherokee settlement, with regional crafts, food and art, then see artifacts from Native Americans dating as far back as 10,500 years ago. For more information, call 1-540-988-6755 |
Pocahontas Exhibition Mine & Museum Opened up in 1882, this mine produced more than 44 million tons of coal until it closed after 73 years of production. This mine, which is Virginia's official state coal heritage museum, offers a spectacular view. Thirteen-foot tall coal seam, the mine maintains a year-round temperature of 52 degrees. Open from April through October, walking tours of the Pocahontas Hisoric town may also be arranged. For more information, call 1-540-945-2134 |
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Bluefield City Park Picnic areas and pavilions, two playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, softball fields, a football stadium and more. Located at 1780 Stadium Drive, Bluefield WV. For information, call 1-304-327-2448 |
Claytor Lake State Park Camping, hiking and picnicking. Claytor Lake emcompasses a 4,500 acre area, making this lake a popular spot for various types of water sports. The visitor center, Howe House, features exhibits on early pioneers. For information, call 1-304-425-1681 |
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Grandfather Hollow Wilderness Campground Log cabins, RV hookups, camping, hiking and fishing. Overnight hay rides, a petting zoo and 150 acre animal habitat containing black bear, elk, wild boar, white-tailed dear and various other animals native to this region. For information, call 1-304-384-9736 |
Hungry Mother State Park 108 acre lake nestled in beautiful woodlands, this park features a sandy beach area, boating, camping, handicapped-accessible fishing pier, hiking and guided horseback trail rides. Cabin rentals available. For information, call 1-540-783-3422 |
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Pinnacle Rock State Park Hike 2,700 feet above sea level up the rugged stone staircase to the top of this rock! Spectacular view of the area from the top. The State Park features hiking trails and picnic areas. For information, call 1-304-589-5307 |
Pipestem Resort State Park 16 acre lake offering paddle boating and canoeing, cross country ski trails, hiking trails, campgrounds, deluxe cottages and two lodges with restaurants. Enjoy indoor or outdoor pools, a sauna, two golf courses, an aerial tramway, an amphitheater, an oberservation tower, and a nature center. For information, call 1-304-466-1800 Or toll free at 1-800-CALL-WVA |