Most residents or visitors around West Virginia have already heard of the legend of Mothman, but did you know there's a museum dedicated to this covert cryptid? This kid-friendly museum trip will have you marveling at the mysterious Mothman before satisfying your sweet tooth with a matching ice cream treat.
The first adventure of the day starts at a shiny metal face that many find familiar. On Main street, one shiny cryptid named Mothman takes center stage, attracting tourists from all over.
If you happen to have an urge to give his behind a tap on your way by, don't worry. You aren't alone! It's almost customary for people to greet him this way when they visit.
Point Pleasant is all about Mothman, and The Mothman Museum is your one-stop shop for gathering all of the lore behind this popular cryptid. If you also have other interests in cryptids and paranormal happenings, you might want to look around town for additions to your day that will help fill out the hours.
The museum will tell you all about eyewitness accounts from his first appearance in 1966 to today, and show off all sorts of artist renderings and forms he's seen in. Everything from cute and fluffy renditions to more scary forms are on display, showing that everyone has their own idea of what Mothman might look like if we saw him just one more time. Going through the history of Mothman is like going through the history of Point Pleasant. It's certainly been a large part of the city ever since Mothman first took off.
After your time learning about Mothman and his many forms and sightings, you'll find that just down the street is a spot named What's The Scoop where you'll want to swing by for a sweet treat.
Of course, no one would be surprised if you or the kids wanted to have a bit more Mothman-themed fun before you leave. Mothman is welcome here as well, with his likeness reformed as both ice cream and a tall milkshake. Just look into his cute red eyes!
After picking your flavor, enjoy a bit of downtime after your day full of flying creature fun. If you still have the urge to explore, then Point Pleasant has plenty more to see if you have the time to spare.
Why not mark down this road trip idea for a fun day trip and get a move on? Mothman will be here whenever you're ready. Can you face the legend head-on? If you're already acquainted with this creature and have no need for treats, you might like to learn about the weird white things that lurk in the woods of West Virginia instead. This state certainly seems to be a magnet for oddities!
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