EXPLORE THE REGION
Attractions & Activities
From Civil War sites to breathtaking river scenery — Keyser and Mineral County have something for every visitor.
Historic Presidential Site
Nancy Hanks Birthplace Site
The birthplace of Nancy Hanks — mother of President Abraham Lincoln — is preserved near Doll's Gap in Mineral County. This remarkable connection to America's most celebrated president is part of Mineral County's extraordinary heritage and is noted by West Virginia Explorer as a key county landmark.
📍Near Doll's Gap, Mineral County, WV
🕐Viewable 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.