Take a trip back to an era when steam-driven locomotives were an essential part of everyday life. Trips to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park are filled with rich history, unparalleled views and the sights and sounds of an original lumbering town. The park’s 11-mile long heritage railroad and authentic company town are some of the state’s most popular tourist attractions.

 

The Company Store, which houses a gift shop and The Last Run Restaurant and Soda Fountain, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The park also features an artisans co-op and the Cass Historical Theater and Historical Museum, one of America’s only authentic lumber railroading museums. The visitors center is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Winter hours at Cass run Nov. 1 to March 31. During winter hours, the Company Store is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. During winter hours, The Last Run Restaurant is open Sunday and Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. During winter hours, the restaurant is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

Click HERE for the above story from the state parks Web site as well as contact information and more. 

 

Editor's Note: Photo from WVTourism.com. Also, The Last Run Restaurant closed for the season on September 17, 2022.