Webster County Tourism

The Webster Springs Railroad Depot served Webster Springs for freight and passenger service from the early to mid 1900’s and was later used for various commercial and community purposes. In 2010, the property was purchased by the Town of Addison (Webster Springs) and the exterior was renovated to meet historical guidelines. Additional interior renovation and … Continue reading Webster Springs Railroad Depot →

Lover’s Lane Boardwalk starts on Back Fork Street which is across from Minnich’s Florist and is a 100-yard walk past the Webster Springs Post Office.  It is easily accessible from two locations: one being either of the two swinging bridges across the Back Fork of the Elk River, located on Bennett Ave.  There is also … Continue reading Lover’s Lane Boardwalk →

The Woodchopping and Timber Heritage Museum is located at 145 N Main Street Webster Springs, WV 26288. What was once an abandoned go-mart is now a hub for history and travel information for all things Webster County!

Ballfield, basketball courts, picnic pavilions, grandstand, walking trail, playground, swimming pool, public river access and is host to many events.

Constructed in 1894 on the banks of the Holly River, Mollohan Mill operated until 1953 when it was closed after a major flood destroyed its dam and washed away one of the water wheels.  It was restored by the Mollohan family beginning in the 1980’s.  With the exception of the dam and single water wheel, … Continue reading Mollohan Mill →

The Mountain Parkway Byway and Backway winds through the valleys and over the hills of Northern Webster County. Designated by the WV Department of Highways in 1998, the Backway covers some 45 miles and the Byway spans over 10 miles with informative signage at several locations. The area offers a wide range of interesting and … Continue reading Mountain Parkway Byway and Backway →

The Holly River Festival is held annually on Labor Day Weekend at Holly River State Park. It is a family oriented festival featuring arts, crafts, cake walks, games, apple butter making, hay rides, music and more. The Festival is a joint project of the Holly River State Park and the Holly River State Park Foundation.

“Faugh a ballach!” rings through the air as Irish road bowlers get ready to throw the 28 oz. steel ball down Holly River State Park roads. This sport for all ages is played out annually in October in this scenic setting.

An historic general store located near the former town of Wheeler, it was built about 1900 and expanded about 1910. The building is a one-story rectangular, wood-frame building with a foundation of field stones and posts. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.  

With 8,101 acres of dense forest, Holly River is West Virginia’s second largest state park. Located in a narrow valley, the park is surrounded by heavily forested mountains, some reaching more than 2,800 feet in height. The dense forests of Holly River provide guests with a natural setting where they can find peaceful solitude in … Continue reading Holly River State Park →