Overview
Weston is a town of 3,900 people (as of 2019) in West Virginia. It's a great base for getting to nearby Stonewall Jackson State Park, and it's also a good destination for glass collectors and history buffs.
4 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Weston
West Virginia Museum of American Glass
Open from noon to 4PM, every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Dedicated to the rich glass heritage of the region and the nation, focusing on the glass boom of 1900 - 1940. The museum displays glass products from bottles …
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
A historic Asylum, and the second largest hand cut sandstone building in the world, The largest being the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.
Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park
Features a visitors' center below the dam with displays and information. Fishing, hunting, camping. Home to the Stonewall Resort.
Jackson's Mill Historic Area
A special mission regional campus of West Virginia University, home to the state 4-H camp. The historic area includes a grist mill belonging to Stonewall Jackson's grandfather, Blaker's Mill which still grinds cornmeal a…
Mountaineer Military Museum
Stonecoal Lake
Famous for musky fishing.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Sep. Summer highs reach about 70°F; winter lows dip to about 14°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Snowshoe)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CKB North Central West Virginia Airport, Bridgeport — 22 mi away. Directions
- MGW Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field, Morgantown — 51 mi away. Directions
- PIT Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh — 101 mi away (major hub). Directions
Weston is at the junction of US-33, between Athens, Ohio in the west to Buckhannon in the east, and US-19, between Clarksburg in the north to Summersville in the south. The nearest major highway is I-79, which begins in Charleston and goes up through Morgantown to Pennsylvania; Weston is just west of exit 99.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $60–$60 a night (typical $60), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$100, mid-range ~$140, comfortable ~$230.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning West Virginia Museum of American Glass, Mountaineer Military Museum
- Lunch Giovanni's
- Afternoon Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Stonecoal Lake
- Dinner The Original
- Evening Lambert's Vintage Wines
Day 2
- Morning Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park
- Afternoon Jackson's Mill Historic Area
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Weston is at the junction of US-33, between Athens, Ohio in the west to Buckhannon in the east, and US-19, between Clarksburg in the north to Summersville in the south. The nearest major highway is I-79, which begins in Charleston and goes up through Morgantown to Pennsylvania; Weston is just west of exit 99.
See
- Downtown Weston has a variety of historic buildings dating from the late 19th century, and restoration efforts are constantly underway.
See West Virginia Museum of American Glass
Open from noon to 4PM, every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Dedicated to the rich glass heritage of the region and the nation, focusing on the glass boom of 1900 - 1940. The museum displays glass products from bottles to lightning rod balls, from telegraph insulators to glass used in automobiles, from pressed to blown tableware, and discusses not only the famous glass factories, but also the hundreds of smaller and often-forgotten glass houses. Also features educational interactive displays, and a museum store.
See Jackson's Mill Historic Area
A special mission regional campus of West Virginia University, home to the state 4-H camp. The historic area includes a grist mill belonging to Stonewall Jackson's grandfather, Blaker's Mill which still grinds cornmeal and wheat flour, and the McWhorter Cabin which is similar to Stonewall Jackson's childhood home.
Do
Do Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park
Features a visitors' center below the dam with displays and information. Fishing, hunting, camping. Home to the Stonewall Resort.
Buy
Shop Smoke Camp Crafts
Organically-grown culinary herbs and blends, old-time homemade jellies and jams, and specialty foods, all made of natural ingredients from their farm. Nature hikes and garden tours are also available by appointment.
Glass
Eat
Eat The Original
Locally renowned for hot dogs and biscuits & gravy.
Drink
Drink Lambert's Vintage Wines
11 wines, including one made from blackberries. Winery tours and free wine tastings available. On-site gift shop also offering handmade West Virginia pottery.
Sleep
- Quality Inn, 2906 US Highway 33 East, +1 304-904-4272. 70 rooms. Exercise gym, outdoor heated pool. Complimentary continental breakfast. $63 - 95.
- Jackson Lodge, Jackson's Mill, +1 304-269-5100. Motel rooms, private cottage rooms or cottage dormitory-style housing.
Stay Stonewall Resort
In Roanoke. 198 rooms; luxury cottage, campground and houseboats also available. Spa with massage therapy, facial treatments, salon, body wraps, masks and scrubs; indoor and outdoor swimming pools and whirlpool; saunas; sundeck; fitness center; hiking and biking trails; lake excursion tour boat; and a par-72 golf course. On-site restaurants and pub: Stillwaters, Lightburn's and TJ Muskies. Packages start around $150. Cottages $275 - 375 per night, campground $33 per night, houseboats $400 for 2 nights.
Go next
- Buckhannon is about 20 minutes east on US-33/US-48.
- Clarksburg is about 30 minutes north on I-79.
- Glenville is about 40 minutes west on US-119
- Sutton is about 40 minutes south on I-79
- Elkins is about 45 minutes east on US-33/US-48.
- Morgantown is about 1 hour north on I-79.
- Summersville is a little over 1 hour south on US-19.
Nearby
Buckhannon
City / town · 12 listings · 13 mi away
Clarksburg
City / town · 18 listings · 18 mi away
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