A Shining Community in the Mountains of Appalachia
Coal-baron mansions, mountain coasters, waterfalls, murals and mile-high overlooks — all within a short drive in southern West Virginia. Let's plan your trip.
The “Almost Heaven” Swing · East River Mountain Overlook, Bluefield
Whether you have a weekend or a full week, we've done the planning for you.
Hour-by-hour plans covering the county's best — history, outdoors, food and family fun.
By townPrinceton, Bluefield, Bramwell & Athens — where to eat, see and do in each.
On foot · with audioSelf-guided GPS tours of Bramwell's Millionaire Row and Princeton's mural district.
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Beyond the countyNew River Gorge, Big Walker Lookout & Pipestem — all within an easy drive.
What's onA filterable calendar of festivals, markets, live music and seasonal happenings.
From ghost stories to gourmet milkshakes — here's what makes this corner of Appalachia unforgettable.
The town that once had more millionaires per capita than anywhere in America. Stroll past preserved coal-baron mansions.
Golf, ziplines, horseback riding and an aerial tram down to the Bluestone River gorge.
Two gorgeous waterfalls — Campbell Falls and Mash Fork Falls — plus hiking, fishing and camping.
West Virginia's first mountain coaster, winding down the hillside just outside Princeton.
30+ murals, RiffRaff Arts Collective and the Dream Bean café in revitalized downtown Princeton.
One of America's most famous "haunted" sites — seasonal tours of the eerie lakeside grounds.
Waterfalls and trails, Appalachian food, live music and the changing seasons — watch the county come to life, then plan your own trip.
Almost Heaven, every day
16 films · outdoors, food, arts & the seasons — tap to watch
Two states, one breathtaking view. Perched on the WV/VA line above Bluefield — the perfect sunset finale to any Mercer County day.
Work it into my itinerary →Why travelers fall for it
Almost heaven — and a whole lot closer than you think.Why first-time visitors keep coming back to Mercer County
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