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Visit Mercer County, WV Mercer County, West Virginia 📍
Off I-77 with waterfalls, overlook and trails
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Visit Mercer County is the official destination marketing organization for Mercer County, West Virginia. Located off I-77 in southern West Virginia, the area is known for waterfalls, scenic overlooks, outdoor recreation, and small-town experiences. We connect visitors with places to stay, things to do, and local events while helping plan trips throughout the region.

The doors are open! 🎉It's officially grand opening day at Basecamp, our new Visit Mercer County Visitor Center!Stop by, ...
10/23/2026

The doors are open! 🎉

It's officially grand opening day at Basecamp, our new Visit Mercer County Visitor Center!

Stop by, explore the new space, meet our team and celebrate with us. We're here until 4 p.m. today!

📍 858 Mercer Street, Princeton, WV

One more day! 🎉The shelves are stocked, the displays are ready, and Basecamp is almost ready to welcome you!Join us Frid...
10/22/2026

One more day! 🎉

The shelves are stocked, the displays are ready, and Basecamp is almost ready to welcome you!

Join us Friday, October 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the grand opening of Mercer County's new visitor center in Princeton.

🛍️ The first 50 visitors receive a swag bag, plus you'll have a chance to win some local goodies!

Come see what we've been working on. We can't wait to show you around!

📍858 Mercer Street, Princeton, WV

10/20/2026

Wait, let me wipe the camera real quick. 👀

Oh, here it is! Meet Basecamp, the new Visit Mercer County Visitor Center in Princeton, WV.

The doors officially open October 23, and we can’t wait to show you around!

👻 Mercer County is making national headlines!Travel + Leisure featured Lake Shawnee Abandoned Amusement Park as one of s...
10/19/2026

👻 Mercer County is making national headlines!

Travel + Leisure featured Lake Shawnee Abandoned Amusement Park as one of six spooky experiences in and around America's national parks!

From its haunting history to the annual Dark Carnival and paranormal investigations, Lake Shawnee continues to capture national attention.

We're excited to see this uniquely Appalachian attraction featured alongside destinations from across the country!

🎃 Read the full article:

From the hotel that inspired “The Shining” to nightly bat flights, here are six spooky experiences in and around U.S. national parks this fall.

Let’s go!
10/16/2026

Let’s go!

“Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye.” 🎶If fall in Mercer County had a soundtrack… 🍂📸 Bruce Saunders Photograph...
10/12/2026

“Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye.” 🎶

If fall in Mercer County had a soundtrack… 🍂

📸 Bruce Saunders Photography

10/10/2026

We found some spooky spots. 👻

10/10/2026

We aren’t skipping a holiday but mark your calendar for Bluestone Tree Farm’s 2026 season. 🌲

Rain in the forecast? ☔From art to live performances to local events, there's plenty happening indoors in Uniquely Appal...
10/09/2026

Rain in the forecast? ☔

From art to live performances to local events, there's plenty happening indoors in Uniquely Appalachia.

Find your weekend plans on Mercer County's largest community calendar.

📅 visitmercercounty.com/events/

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858 Mercer Street
Princeton, WV
24740

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+13043258438

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