Thurmond Depot At the Bottom of the New River Gorge West Virginia

Thurmond Depot

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Once among the greatest railroad towns along the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, Thurmond recaptures the days when steel rails, steam, and coal were … See more

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Nov 6, 2023
Amazing to see a town that was thriving 100 years ago totally gone - the jobs are gone and the people who once lived here moved away. There were two hotels here back then that each had 400 rooms! The… Full review by Homecroft56
Nov 4, 2023
Very scenic and historic place to wander around. We checked out the visitor center and then walked beside the tracks to take in all the historic old buildings. It's a very peaceful place to wander ar… Full review by crosscourtforehand
Aug 12, 2023
If you like ghost towns, you would probably find this site interesting. However, getting to it involves a drive on a narrow, 2 lane road. The train depot is actually a NPS visitor center, & the NPS… Full review by Rita W
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Are there any deserted building with property for slea?
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The question meant to say “sale”
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Can you tour the interiors of the abounded buildings to be able to photograph?
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No, you can't tour inside. Sorry. I wish that were an option.
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Which major airport is closest to this area? Flying from Houston.
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Beckley WV is closer-flights connect there from Charlotte. Charleston WV is about 45 min away.
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What is the price admission for adults?
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The areas of Thurmond that we explored didn’t charge anything-it’s self guided.
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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is located in southern West Virginia. It is one hour east of Charleston, WV; 4 hours south of Pittsburgh, PA...
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