Archive of Interest

Sites & locations

Browse every landmark, mound, and river bend across Marshall County. Visit one to stamp your passport.

13 sites
Prabhupada's Palace of Gold
Landmark
№ 01

Prabhupada's Palace of Gold

A shimmering marble-and-gold palace built by the Hare Krishna community in the Appalachian hills.

Moundsville39.878, -80.753
Grave Creek Mound
Historic
№ 02

Grave Creek Mound

The largest conical burial mound in North America, raised by the Adena people over two thousand years ago.

Moundsville39.917, -80.745
West Virginia Penitentiary
Historic
№ 03

West Virginia Penitentiary

A gothic stone fortress that housed prisoners from 1876 to 1995, now open for tours and paranormal investigations.

Moundsville39.919, -80.744
Dining
№ 04

Nana's Pizza and Pies

Family pizza shop on Jefferson Avenue serving hand-tossed pies, hoagies, and homemade pies.

Moundsville
Dining
№ 05

Mason Dixon Barbecue Co.

Smoked brisket, pulled pork, and house barbecue in a casual Moundsville joint.

Moundsville
Dining
№ 06

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant

Popular Mexican restaurant serving classic Tex-Mex favorites and margaritas in Moundsville.

Moundsville
Lodging
№ 07

The Lancaster Mansion Inn

A restored 1890s Victorian mansion turned bed-and-breakfast in the heart of Moundsville, within walking distance of the penitentiary and the mound.

Moundsville
Lodging
№ 08

Grand Vue Park Cabins

Rustic cabins and treehouses on the ridge of Grand Vue Adventure Park, steps from the zip-line canopy tour and ridge-top trails.

Moundsville
Dining
№ 09

Bob's Lunch

Family-owned diner on 3rd Street serving homestyle American breakfasts, lunches, and daily specials.

Moundsville
Dining
№ 10

Grandma Jo's Polkadot Cafe

Uptown family cafe with home-style cooking, breakfast specials, and a much-loved homemade burger.

Moundsville
Grand Vue Park
Recreation
№ 11

Grand Vue Park

A mountaintop adventure park with ziplines, aerial courses, trails, and a pool above the Ohio River valley.

Moundsville39.945, -80.730
The Strand Theatre
Historic
№ 12

The Strand Theatre

A restored 1920 vaudeville house at the heart of downtown Moundsville.

Moundsville39.918, -80.742
Moundsville Bridge
Landmark
№ 13

Moundsville Bridge

The silver truss span carrying travelers across the Ohio between Moundsville and rural Ohio.

Moundsville39.924, -80.754
Marshall County

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