Enjoy A Scenic Train Ride And A Night In A Logging Company House At This West Virginia Railroad State Park

It should come as no surprise that the Mountain State has a state park that's actually a railroad: Cass Railroad in West Virginia. No surprise, that is, if you know anything about West Virginia state history! Both of the state's two major historic industries (coal and logging) relied heavily on the massive network of rails running through the state to transport the goods harvested here to consumers around the nation. In view of that, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in West Virginia takes on a whole new meaning, especially since you can not only ride a historic train along a historic route at this unique state park, but you can also spend the night in an old-fashioned logging company house! Here's what you need to know about this Cass train ride.

For a truly historic experience in wild, wonderful West Virginia, plan a trip to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.

Located in the charming town of Cass, West Virginia, the Cass Railroad is the perfect destination for a memorable, multi-part adventure.

To begin pulling together your Cass Scenic Railroad adventure, pick your train ride!

That's right, operated by the Durbin Greenbrier Valley Railroad, several Cass railroad route depart from the Cass Depot into the scenic wilderness of the Mountain State, including the popular trip to the Bald Knob overlook as well as a shorter excursion to the historic logging town of Whittaker.

Once you've picked your train ride, reserve one of the authentic two-story company houses that line the streets of Cass for an overnight stay.

These houses, which were originally built for loggers and mill workers, vary in size to accommodate anywhere from two to 14 guests. Each house includes a full bathroom with a shower, a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, and all linens.

Plan to eat at least one meal during your stay here at the Last Run Restaurant and Soda Fountain in the Cass Company Store.

Also, if there's time around your train ride, plan to rent a bike from Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.

Then you can ride a portion of the 78-mile Greenbrier River Trail, which begins right here in Cass and runs all the way to Caldwell near Lewisburg. Don't forget to sign up for AllTrails+ before setting off on your adventure to gain access to perks such as 3D maps and ad-free content.

Doesn't this Cass train ride sound like a memorable, bucket-list-worthy adventure? To begin planning this epic overnight to the Cass Railroad in West Virginia, head to the West Virginia State Parks website and to the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad.

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