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John Henry Woodcarving Exhibit This exhibit features over 100 detailed, hand-carved wood figurines that depict the story of John Henry and his work on the C&O Railway. Each role involved with the completion of the Great Bend Tunnel is also depicted. The exhibit is available Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Address: 206 Temple Street Hinton WV USA 25951
1 304 466-5420
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State Capitol Building The State Capitol Building in Charleston is the largest state capitol dome in the United States. Guided tours of the building are available Monday to Friday from 9am to 3:30pm. Address: 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston WV USA
1 304 558-4839
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This tourist and cultural center draws over 500,000 visitors per year. They offer a huge arts facility that sells West Virginian wood, glass, textiles, pottery, metal, jewelry and more. They also offer a food court treating guests to a small taste of West Virginia. Address: 1 Tamarack Park (Just off I-77 / I-64 on Exit 45) Beckley WV USA 25801
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The Big Bend Tunnel was created as a sister tunnel to replace the wearing Great Bend Tunnel. A bronze statue of John Henry is located atop the east end of the tunnel. Address: WV State HWY 3 Talcott WV USA 24981-0353
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See the laws of gravity defied in the mysterious chambers beneath the small roadside gift shop. A West Virginia cultural icon. Open April-October. Address: HC 65 Box 86 Ansted WV USA 25812
Send an Email (2) 1 304 658-9101
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Great Bend Tunnel Approximately 6,500 feet long, the Great Bend Tunnel was completed in 1872 to provide the C&O Railway Co. with access to Summers County. The tunnel is no longer accessible to trains but is used to host community events. Address: WV State HWY 3 Talcott WV USA 24981-0358
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