Boone County, WV
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Come and visit Boone County, WV.
Boone County has plenty of great tourist attractions such as the Upper Big Branch Miner's Memorial, Boone County Coal Heritage Center, Boone County Art Center and Waterways Park. Enjoy visiting our attractions as well as shopping and staying in our friendly county!
Upper Big Branch Miner's Memorial
On Monday afternoon, April 5th, 2010 an explosion, triggered by a spark from a piece of mining equipment and fueled by coal dust, ripped through the Upper Big Branch Coal Mine in Montcoal, WV killing twenty-nine miners and injuring two. [Tourism - > Coal - > Historical Marker - > History- Mining] www.wvyourway.com... Whitesville, WV
Boone County Coal Heritage Museum & Arts Center
The coal museum showcases the culture and history of coal and its people. The interpretative display features a company store, miner's home, a locker room where miners changed for their next shift in the mines, and a simulated coal mine where visitors can get a hands-on feel for some of the duties performed by miners in the early days. [Tourism - > Art - > Coal - > Museums] www.wvyourway.com... Madison, WV
Boone County Coal Festival
The Coal Festival is four nights of free Concerts, Fireworks, events and a celebration of Coal's Heritage and its people. Enjoy our parade and have a fun time for the whole family at the carnival, with all its rides and carnival food. [Tourism - > Coal - > Fairs & Festivals - > Family Fun] www.wvyourway.com Madison, WV
Waterways
Come enjoy a day of fun for the whole family at Water Ways Waterpark nestled in the mountains of next to the Hatfield-McCoy Trail. We have 5 waterslides, a lazy river, a kiddie island, pool, miniature-golf, walking trails, picnic shelters and a concession stand. It's less expensive than going to the movies for 2 hours and you can stay here all day! We are open daily from 11 AM to 6 PM. You can also rent our facilities after hours. Coolers are allowed in the park, but no alcohol or glass containers.[Tourism - > Family Fun - > Golf - Miniature - > Hiking - > Parks - > Reunions - > Swimming - Pool - > Waterparks] www.wvyourway.com Julian, WV
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