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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Moundsville

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Moundsville, West Virginia

Updated May 27, 2012

Unusual Attractions in Moundsville

Moundsville, West Virginia

West Virginia State Penitentiary

Beyond the usual stories that attend old prisons, this one has deep bloody undercurrents.

Moundsville, West Virginia

New Vrindaban Palace of Gold

Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.

Moundsville, West Virginia

Grave Creek Mound

The largest burial mound in the United States holds the remains of prehistoric West Virginians.

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Bellaire Toy and Plastic Brick Museum

There are more than 4 million bricks inside this unofficial Lego museum in a former middle school.

7 miles from Moundsville

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Mount Wood Castle and Cemetery

This abandoned dream castle and its cemetery look out over the city that once inspired their creation.

11 miles from Moundsville

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Archive of the Afterlife

The museum calls itself the "National Museum of the Paranormal" and is full of eerie oddities.

11 miles from Moundsville

Wheeling, West Virginia

Sweeney Punch Bowl

The largest piece of cut lead crystal adorned a grave for 75 years and is now the shining star of a glass museum.

13 miles from Moundsville

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