EXPLORE THE REGION
Attractions & Activities
From Civil War sites to breathtaking river scenery — Keyser and Mineral County have something for every visitor.
Scenic Train Excursion
Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
One of West Virginia's most beloved tourist attractions, just 30 miles from Keyser in Romney. The Potomac Eagle runs scenic excursions through The Trough along the South Branch Potomac River — famous for reliable bald eagle sightings. A must-do experience for families and nature lovers.
📍Romney, WV 26757 (~30 miles from Keyser)
🕐Seasonal spring through fall
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.