Ready-made plans
Make the museum your home base.
Choose a three-day rail-and-coal weekend or a five-day regional explorer. Every plan starts at Princeton Railroad Museum and stays editable in My Trip.
The 3-Day Rail & Coal Weekend
Princeton's railway story, Bramwell's coal-boom streets, and a scenic state-park finale.
Princeton — Railway & Mercer Street
Museum · caboose · murals · local dinnerDolly's Diner or a local breakfast
Start with a sit-down breakfast before the museum. Generated trips favor local restaurants—not fast food.
Princeton Railroad Museum
Explore the Virginian Railway galleries and Caboose #308, then use the free in-museum audio guide.
Mercer Street Art Walk
Follow the mapped PRM route through murals, galleries, cafés, and historic storefronts.
Choose local
Try Alfredo's, Taste of Memphis, Campestre, El Azul, or another current sit-down restaurant. Confirm hours directly.
Bramwell & Pocahontas
Millionaire Row · depot · exhibition mineBramwell Millionaire Row
Start at the depot and follow all six PRM-hosted stops through the historic district.
Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine
Continue across the Virginia line to the historic mine and town; confirm seasonal tour hours before driving.
Pipestem & the Bluestone Gorge
Mountain scenery · trails · slower pacePipestem Resort State Park
Choose the tram, overlooks, accessible scenic areas, or a trail that fits your group. Activities are seasonal.
Return to Princeton
Finish with a local dinner and adjust My Trip for anything you missed.
The 5-Day Regional Explorer
The three-day plan plus Beckley, Hinton, and the New River Gorge.
Princeton Railway Day
Museum · in-museum audio · Mercer StreetMuseum and downtown
Begin at PRM, climb aboard Caboose #308, and finish with the mapped Mercer Street Art Walk and a local sit-down dinner.
Bramwell & Pocahontas
Coal wealth · Millionaire Row · exhibition minePRM Bramwell Walking Tour
Use the six-stop internal map, then continue to Pocahontas if seasonal hours allow.
Beckley Coal Heritage
Underground mine · restored coal campBeckley Exhibition Coal Mine
Pair the underground mine ride with the coal-camp buildings and New River gateway. Reserve or confirm hours first.
Hinton Railroad Town
C&O heritage · New River · historic districtHinton Railroad Museum and downtown
Explore a living railroad town still served by Amtrak's Cardinal, then follow the New River back toward Princeton.
New River Gorge or Pipestem
Choose your scenic finaleNew River Gorge Bridge
Allow a full day for overlooks, the visitor center, and the drive.
Pipestem Resort State Park
Choose a closer, lighter finale with gorge views and seasonal activities.
Before you travel: Museum hours are 11:00 AM–4:00 PM every day. Other attractions, tours, restaurants, and park activities set their own hours and may be seasonal. Confirm directly, especially before a long drive.