Home of The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, constructed between 1858 and 1881, is the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America, and is reportedly the second largest in the world, next to the Kremlin. The original hospital, designed to house 250 souls, was open to patients in 1864 and reached its peak in the 1950’s with 2,400 patients in overcrowded and generally poor conditions. Changes in the treatment of mental illness and the physical deterioration of the facility forced its closure in 1994.

The Asylum is now open for all types of tours as well as many festivals and events throughout the year. They have been featured on many paranormal television shows over the years as she is also very haunted. The facility is currently offering civil war, historical, paranormal, photography, and discovery tours as well as many other activities, including ghost hunts of all types and a month-long haunted house in October.

Weston, West Virginia  

Weston, West Virginia, once the hand-blown glass capital of the world, allows you to interact with glass artisans in their charming shops and watch the art of blowing glass. The artisans at Appalachian Glass masterfully blend traditional glass-making methods with the best of modern techniques. If you would like to learn more about the deep heritage and history of West Virginia glass and the people who made it, stop by The West Virginia Museum of American Glass. It is a must-see with displays now reaching well over 20,000 pieces of glass and growing with educational interactive displays for younger visitors, too.

We are honored to have The Mountaineer Military Museum in Lewis County, which is located in the Historic Colored School of Weston. You will experience some of the United States Military’s unique moments at the museum while seeing the military history of our county come alive through a soldier’s eyes. The museum has recently been expanded, and its exhibits cover military history locally as well as abroad. There’s a lot to see and learn when visiting here, including helping the owner to keep his promise to a fallen soldier and a friend alive.

Kick back and relax at Lambert’s Winery, situated on a beautiful hillside in its own hand cut stone building, where you can take a tour of the facility and enjoy a tasting while there. Their gift shop includes local pottery and gifts for all wine lovers. On Wednesday’s in season they have a wonderful event featuring wood-fired pizza and music for everyone to enjoy. If something harder is your preference, then MannCave Distillery is your place to be. Their award-winning libations can be tasted daily and while there enjoy a tour or shop in their gift store. 

You may also visit the childhood home of Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson at WVU’s Jackson Mill Farmstead.  Here you will see an 1840’s farmstead with working a gristmill, black smith’s shop, buildings, cabins and more while spending time under the very trees Stonewall Jackson speaks of later in life.   Shop for heritage items in their general store or enjoy one of the many events each year.

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For the outdoor enthusiast, visit Stonewall Jackson Dam State Park or Stonecoal Lake for boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, or enjoy a round of golf on our Arnold Parmer Signature course while spending a relaxing weekend at the four diamond awarded, Stonewall Resort on the shore of Stonewall Jackson Lake. You can’t forget to take home some local treasures from our unique shops or pass up the wonderful experience of the many delicious home-cooked and fine dining meals available in our unique, family-owned, and prize-winning local restaurants.

Come create your legendary adventures today in Lewis County, WV! For more information about Lewis County, WV, contact:  304-269-7328 or www.lewiscountycvb.com.