- The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near Marlinton, West Virginia, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, National & State Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Hiking Trails.
- From Greenbrier River Trail to Highland Scenic Highway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Marlinton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Snowshoe, Hillsboro and Hot Springs.
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US Route 219 South, Marlinton, WV 24954
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Various historic eras of the local region are documented within the Pocahontas County Historical Society Museum. Displays at the museum include spinning wheels and looms, tools, railroad artifacts, and dolls.
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Hand-made regional goods from over 30 artists are available at the Pocahontas County Artisan Co-op. Goods range from blacksmithing, broom and basketry to quilts and wood crafts. Selected Friday after-hours feature local poetry and music.
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Pocahontas County Museum portrays the History of Pocahontas County. The museum exhibits mementoes and artifacts of the various eras of Pocahontas County history - from the Indians to the present. Displays include tools, spinning wheels and looms and railroad items.
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Running along the Greenbrier River in many areas, the 78-mile path is covered in small crush rock making it popular for bicycling, backpacking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. The flat path lies adjacent to Monongahela National Forest, Seneca State Forest and Watoga State Park.
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HC 64, Box 189, Hillsboro, WV 24946
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The site of West Virginia's last significant Civil War battle on November 6, 1863 is now Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park. On years ending in an even number, visitors can see a battlefield reenactment, and anytime, visitors can visit a memorial on the site.
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Locust Creek Bridge is the last surviving covered bridge in Pocahontas County, West Virginia and was built in the 1870s and renovated in 2002. The bridge spans Locust Creek and features a stream with lots of rocks and wild flowers.
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Route 39, Highland Scenic Highway, Hillsboro, WV 24946
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Visitors can follow a 1700-foot path to the second largest waterfall in West Virginia, at the Falls of Hill Creek Scenic Area. The area, which is part of the Monongahela National Forest, also contains two other waterfalls, in addition to the 63 foot waterfall.
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The Pearl S. Buck Birthplace is a museum occupying the house and grounds where the Nobel Prize-winning author was born. Guided tours offer insights into the inspiration the author took from her roots in this community.
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Located in the Cheat Mountain area, 6,000 Steps Nature Trail was named after the number of steps counted while clearing it. The trail offers a hike in a spruce forest and views of old logging equipment left behind.
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Running nearby Shaver's Lake, Bail-Out Natural Trail is located in the Cheat Mountain area nearby the Monongahela National Forest. The trail offers a steep, uphill hike and can also be accessed via other trails to provide a downhill route.