Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant is a small town in West Virginia that you should not miss. Older children will enjoy the zany Mothman Festival, a weekend-long celebration of a creepy yet legendary winged and mysterious character. If you miss the festival, don't worry, there's an entire museum dedicated to him as well. Keep in mind that he may frighten the small children! Point Pleasant, located at the confluence of the Kanawha and Ohio rivers, is an ideal day trip destination. Both the Mothman Museum and the Point Pleasant River Museum are within walking distance.

Try boating along the Ohio or Kanawha rivers or take a walk along the trail that follows the Ohio River through town. Stroll downtown and visit the Mason Jar, Point Pleasant Trading Post, or any of the other charming shops and boutiques that the historic downtown area has to offer. Visit the West Virginia State Farm Museum, the Point Pleasant River Museum, and the Tu-Endie-Wei State Park at any other time of year. You'll enjoy this lively town full of people who know better than to take life too seriously.

Point Pleasant, for a small river town, knows how to throw a great festival. The main event is the Mothman Festival, a paranormal celebration held every September. Autumn also marks the annual Tribute to the River, a free and fun event commemorating the town's history as a two-river hub. Not to mention the Sternwheel Regatta, which takes place every July. It features not only traditional riverboats, but also beauty pageants and outdoor concerts at a stunning amphitheater overlooking the river.