Wow! Just WOW! I'm sure glad we didn't miss this in our travels. The museum is a huge private…read morecollection of American history (and some other stuff) in the most intriguing mansion being lovingly restored by the owners. We had the private museum tour (well worth it to learn the history behind all the artifacts and the mansion). We did a paranormal investigation night with the folks from Haunted Night Experience and the Wraith Chasers and serval other professional paranormal investigators. Then, Dinner with a ghost our last night. It was one of the best experiences of my life. (I would drive the 17 hours for that dinner...YUM!). Lots of amazing paranormal activity was experienced and the pros were so awesome in showing us what they do, how they investigate, how they separate the electrical and radio interference from the actual activity and why they do what they do. We drove from central TX to VA for this event and it was well worth it. Even just visiting the museum is worth the stop if you are ever in the area of Wytheville, VA. It's a cute little town too.

This past June, Wytheville got a new museum when private collector John Cushman moved his six…read moredecades worth of uniforms, weapons, photos, flags, drums and so much more from Oregon to Virginia. The Octagon Mansion isn't just infamous for its 8,800 square feet American war memorabilia, locals also say its haunted by the ghost of a little girl who died during the 1950's polio epidemic. Subject of a 1.5 out of 5 star Amazon movie, the house is supposedly plagued by poltergeist activity, apparitions, and disembodied voices.

This is a house which was turned into a museum relatively recently but was never really torn apart…read moreand rebuilt during its extensive history. My guide was a local with family memories going back generations, which might not be true for every visitor but which adds a value you can't put a price on (nor do you need to, as the museum is free). There were a variety of exhibits on the surrounding area and a gift shop with a significant variety of mostly local artisans represented. While it is an older building, a chairlift has been put in so it is accessible. The biggest drawback I could see is that while it is a solidly constructed building, it clearly is not impervious to stinkbugs, of which there were many. A common, if historically recent phenomenon. The place puts on events and rotates its exhibits, so I'll likely come back.

This is one of my favorite and fondest memories as a child!! I would definitely recommend it to…read moreparents today! My children also had the same experience as well and I believe it was enjoyable for them too!

I am a big fan of caves/caverns so when I see one when I am traveling I try to stop if I can…read more While in West Virginia we were fairly close to Lost Word so we made the stop. The grounds are nice and have places to picnic and there are llamas. There is a gift shop and that is where you enter and exit and get your tickets. The caverns are pretty neat. Not super large or difficult to walk. Just be warned that there can be large school groups that could impact your visit.

Delightful and Unexpected:…read more My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at Wolf Creek Indian Village and Museum. We pass it every other year on our Ohio/Pennsylvania vacations, and we always joke about visiting. This year we decided to give it go. We were pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed Wolf Creek. The staff is super friendly and our tour guide was exceptionally educated on the site, and you could easily tell that she enjoyed her job. This is a fun and relatively inexpensive way to spend 2 to 3 hours and learn fascinating Native American history

Saturday, April 20th, 2024 (Earth Day Weekend) Showed up…read morelate afternoon so guided tours were over but self guided tour and indoor museum available however we just shopped at the gift shop. The staff were very friendly, professional, knowledgeable, eager to help and had answers for any and all questions. The pottery was stunning, the book selection was great, fun gifts, cool collectible items, handmade jewelry etc We highly recommend this experience to any and all

This place is amazing, literally the best place to visit in Roanoke. Despite what some of the…read morereviews say, it is much bigger than expected. Neighborhood is beautiful, right next to the river. You are missing out if you don't make this a priority stop when passing by, near, around, or within a hour of Roanoke.

A little broken down, but still an interesting local curiosity. If you like a little side of the…read moreroad fun, have a peek

I am not a big history fan, so I wasn't expecting much when my husband added the D-Day Memorial in…read moreBedford, VA to our travels. This venue had a FREE air conditioned kennel for our dogs. They were given a fresh blanket and a full bowl of water, so we could attend the guided tour without worries. Our tour guide Ann was just outstanding! She brought history to life and pointed out details we would have missed if we toured on our own. The statues and garden at the memorial were worth seeing in their own right, but the memorial itself was just breathtaking! The creativity and artistry representing Valor, Fraternity, and Sacrifice shown by the Allies on June 6, 1944 moved us deeply. I can't say enough great things about this memorial. Please, don't miss it!

Wow!! The architecture and design of this memorial was top-notch! The exhibits are amazing, and the…read morescene is a bit surreal. There are guided tours, or you can walk and take it at your pace. Check out the exhibits on the outer rims of the monument! And you can also safely board your dog in a temperature controlled environment as you visit, for free!!! Amazing!! There's also a walking trail through the woods, nice and shaded, and some interesting artifacts in the Q room. For the best deal, grab the combo ticket with Poplar Forest. You can go any time in a year, so you don't have to go the same day, but why not??!

A nice local or out of town attraction location. They are always having nice events during the week…read moreand weekends.

Such a nice museum. A little bit of everything and great assortment of dinosaur fossils. Would…read morenever had expected this in Martinsville. Took our Grandson and he really enjoyed it. Also was able to get a free day pass for all of us at the library

I love this car museum. Maybe more like an old garage or a warehouse than a modern museum with…read morehighly polished displays. But Old Cranks has lots of character and well worth the admission fee ($4 per person) and the time to walk about. They have all kinds of cars, mostly American ones. The periods covered range from the early 1900s through the 1970s. Some really nice classic cars like a Stingray, a little red Corvette (now thinking of the Prince song), a WW2 era Willys GP (Jeep), a Stanley Steamer, and an electric car from a century ago. Nice! Most of the care on display have informative placards that tell about the car, including its price back then. Lest we dream about how cheap the cars were, the placards tell what was the average income for people in that time, what various household goods cost. An automotive history reality check :-) The museum places period props by the cars to give a feel of the times. Elsewhere in the museum, they have other old items on display. Also some of displays have a nice quirky sense of humour.

Very nice museum. With a very good price. $4.00 per adult…read more Loved the classic cars and the Betty Boot collection. They also have tables for sitting and the owner said eventually they will open back up the icecream shop. It didn't do well with Covid. The owner was very nice and answered any questions we might have had about the cars. Definitely worth paying a visit for the adults and families of all ages.

This is the centerpiece of Saltville. This unoriginally named town holds more intrigue than you…read morewould probably think. The salt is a product of some unusual geologic conditions that lead animal bones to be well preserved, making this a top site for archaeology. In addition, the salt was also of enormous economic value and was a military asset during the Civil War, making this the site of a significant set of armed conflict. Some other environmental and cultural history pops up as well. The museum has several well-produced and substantial documentaries showing in a tiny theater. The two rooms of exhibits take up more time than you'd think, and I was probably there for an hour and a half or so. The $5 admission is worth it, easily. The town continues to have some unusually salty ponds that you can walk around on some paved trails, as well as some historic markers and a recreated set of salt mining equipment on the edge of town. All of these features and more can be viewed and contextualized on the museum's topographic map/diaorama. It's not a metropolis, but it is an interesting place.

Self guided tour. Small but very well organized and awesome artifacts. Information on Civil War,…read moreNative Americans, geology and fossils. They also have a few videos to watch.

Such a fun place! The Roanoke Pinball Museum has a great variety of pinball machines, and it's easy…read moreto lose track of time playing. Super fun for both casual players and pinball fans. Definitely worth a visit!

Is there anything to dislike about over 75+ pinball machines at one price as long as you like? Had…read morea ball for hours going from machine to machine that looked appealing. The one time admission for adults is $15. They offer senior discounts. The museum is on the second floor wgich is accessed by stairs, or elevator. Restrooms are on the first floor as well as a candy shop. I found all the machines that I played in good working order. Thankfully it was not too busy on a Saturday afternoon and had no wait for anything. I took a photo of everything I played, around fifteen pinball machines in around two hours and had a ball. Unfortunately my childhood machine "Time Warp" was not in their collection. A few favorites were Star Wars, Elton John, Mandalorian and Fun House which pastas there most popular. Easy recommendation and full 5 stars. My wrist got a workout, but was fun!