Also passes National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Cranberry Glades Botanical Area and Watoga State Park. Leisurely tour highlights historic and cultural attractions in river cities along state's northwestern border. Visits Victorian Wheeling National Historic District, art glass manufacturers in several towns and antebellum Henderson Hall mansion. Also accesses North Bend Rail Trail State Park, stemwheeler cruise and various museums. History route winds through Coopers Rock State Forest to fantastic views at 120 - foot deep Cheat River Gorge.
Route passes through eight springs towns with historic resort hotels, some still in operation.
Tour samples landmarks in southern tip of state, such as remains of 1903 lumber mill and rebuilt one-room log schoolhouse. Nearby Twin Falls Resort State Park features 1830s pioneer homestead and remains of 1892 grist mill. Route visits Castle Rock, which rises 221 feet from Guyandotte River. Road parallels Norfolk Southern Railroad as it passes Pocahontas Mine, mining town of Wyoming and coal mining preparation plant in Marianna.