FATHER’S DAY WILDERNESS ADVENTURE Elkins, WV

FATHER’S DAY WILDERNESS ADVENTURE Elkins, WV

This overnight adventure is to provide a destination that a father would enjoy for a night and two days. Our destination is Elkins, WV, and the New Tygart Flyer for a wilderness excursion that features mountain grades, an “S” curve tunnel, a high bridge and miles of unspoiled mountain views. Vintage diesel-powered locomotives climb along the cascading Shavers Fork of the Cheat River to the High Falls of Cheat. Enjoy the view relaxing aboard our comfortable climate-controlled passenger coaches. We will have reservations on the Parlor car (the first 25 to sign-on) and coach for all others. Lunch will be served onboard the train. This vintage diesel-powered passenger train has gained a
reputation as one of the most relaxing mountain wilderness excursions in their
Mountain Rail Adventure portfolio. We will then continue to downtown Elkins to check in the Wingate by Wyndham. You will have time to relax before we proceed to the Gandy Dancers Dinner Theatre for their premier dinner show. After a wonderful plated dinner we will enjoy sitting back and listening to the fabulous Mountain Memories Show Band as they serve up a two-hour Branson-style show with music from the 50’s- today featuring Country, Pop, Motown, Gospel, and Patriotic along with family-friendly comedy and amazing dancers. The Gandy Dancer offers a show that’s guaranteed to have you dancing in your seat, laughing ‘til you cry, touch your heart and give you memories that will last a lifetime.

Day 2:

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel. This morning we will depart for Blackwater Falls
State Park at the Lodge. Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County,
Blackwater Falls State Park is named for the amber waters of Blackwater Falls, a 57-foot cascade tinted by the tannic acid of fallen hemlock and red spruce needles. The falls, are one of the state’s most photographed spots. We can enjoy the scenic views by taking the steps to the falls or using the viewing platforms. We will stop at the Blackwater Trading Company. that is located at Blackwater Falls main view area. This trading post-style feature is a must-see when visiting for retail items, public restrooms, information, and a snack bar are
located here. This area also has outdoor seating for relaxation prior to or from the short walk to Blackwater Falls viewing point and the boardwalk closer to the falls. We have lunch scheduled at the Smokehouse Restaurant before continuing on the short trip to the Bowden State Fish Hatchery that stocks
streams, lakes, and rivers throughout North Central West Virginia. The facility places more than 200,000 trout into waterways during the stocking season, which lasts from January until May. Following our visit, we will depart for home making a dinner stop at a Cracker Barrel [$20 gift card]. We will depart Manassas at 6:15 p.m. and Woodbridge at 700 a.m. We should arrive back in the area at 7:30 p.m.

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