EXPLORE THE REGION
Attractions & Activities
From Civil War sites to breathtaking river scenery — Keyser and Mineral County have something for every visitor.
Heritage Area
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area
Mineral County is part of the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area — a forested region of more than 500 square miles in central Appalachia where tourism and forestry are key industries. Historic sites dating back to the Revolutionary War are found throughout the county, including stops on the B&O Railroad National Heritage Corridor.
📍Keyser, WV (headquarters in Elkins)
🕐Open year-round
GETTING HERE
Plan Your Visit to Keyser
By Car 🚗
Keyser sits at US Route 220 and US Route 50. Just 3 hours from Washington D.C., 20 minutes from Cumberland MD (via I-68), and 4 hours from Pittsburgh PA. Free parking throughout downtown.
By Air ✈️
The Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (CBE) in nearby Wiley Ford, WV is minutes away. Washington Dulles (IAD), Baltimore-Washington (BWI), and Pittsburgh (PIT) airports are all within 3–4 hours.
By Train 🚂
Amtrak Capitol Limited stops in Cumberland, MD — just across the Potomac from Ridgeley, WV (10 miles from Keyser). CSX freight lines run along the North Branch. The Potomac Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) provides local bus service.