West Virginia Autumn Foliage
5 Days · 8 Meals
Featuring the New River Train
Here is a scenic rail experience traveling along the Kanawha River aboard the New River Train through the beautiful New River Gorge in southern West Virginia. There are so many landmarks and scenic locations to see including Sandstone Falls.
Highlights
- 5 Day Motorcoach and Scenic Train Holiday
- Free home or local pickup and return
- 8Meals (2 dinners, 2 lunches and 4 breakfasts)
- Ride West Virginia's New River Train through the beautiful New River Gorge and see such landmarks as Hawks Nest Dam and Bridge, Stretcher Neck Tunnel and Sandstone Falls
- Visit the Railroad Days Festival, an annual street fair featuring local food, arts & crafts in Hinton,West Virginia
- Enter the "Bunker," a top-secret underground bunker built to house members of the Senate during the Cold War
- Enjoy lunch at the Greenbrier Resort
- Enjoy the charm of Charleston,West Virginia's state capital, nestled along the Kanawha River in the Appalachian Mountains
- $25 in Mayflower Money
Itinerary
- Travel to West Virginia
We set off today across the state of Indiana to Kentucky and a welcome dinner hosted by our Tour Manager. (Dinner)
- West Virginia's New River Train
This morning we board the New River Train at the Huntington C&O depot for a journey through some of West Virginia's most beautiful autumn foliage scenery. The world-renowned New River Train only operates four times a year and follows the Kanawha River through the beautiful New River Gorge in southern West Virginia. One of the newest national parklands, the "Grand Canyon of the East" along the New River, is aglow in autumn colors and offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Landmarks and scenic locations along the tracks include Hawks Nest Dam and Bridge, Stretcher Neck Tunnel and Sandstone Falls. Upon arrival in Hinton, enjoy Railroad Days, the annual street fair featuring local food and arts & crafts. (Breakfast and box lunch)
- The Bunker
During the Cold War the United States government maintained a top-secret underground bunker in the mountains of West Virginia. Built beneath The Greenbrier, a luxurious Southern resort, the facility was designed to house the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate in case of nuclear attack. Compromised by an investigative reporter in 1993, the bunker is now open to the public. With the code name "Project Greek Island," it remains a sobering reminder of how America lived with and prepared for the possibility of a Soviet nuclear attack. Enter the bunker for an interesting view of life during the Cold War era. You will also enjoy lunch at The Greenbrier. (Breakfast and lunch)
- Charming Charleston
Nestled amid the beautiful rolling hills of the Appalachian Mountains is West Virginia's capital city, Charleston. Set along the Kanawha River, Charleston's charm is a true delight. Later, we continue to Ohio and a farewell dinner hosted by our Tour Manager. (Breakfast and dinner)
- Home
Traveling back across Ohio we arrive home with wonderful memories of our journey aboard West Virginia's New River Train. (Breakfast)
Accommodations
Day One
Hampton Inn, Ashland, KY or Best Western Hotel, Huntington, WV
Days Two and Three
Country Inn & Suites, Beckley, WV
Day Four
La Quinta Inn, Macedonia, OH
Dates & Rates
| 2012 Departure Dates | Per Person Twin | Single Room Add | Triple Room Deduct |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 19 | $1,198 | $329 | $8 |
| October 20 | $1,198 | $329 | $8 |
| October 26 | $1,198 | $329 | $8 |
| October 27 | <$1,198 | $329 | $8 |
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