| Welcome to Point Pleasant and Mason County, West Virginia! Going on now till May 5: Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition
Point Pleasant River Museum - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Tue-Fri), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday), and 1 to 5 p.m. (Sunday). A new traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institute and the National Archives which explores America's labor history. Spanning the years 1857-1987, the exhibition's 86 black-and-white and color photographs document American workplaces, work clothing, working conditions, and workplace conflits. The River Museum will also showcase the many ways the people of Mason County earned a living and contributes to the growth of our country. Admission: $5 Adults and $2 Children (ages 4-18). Contact: 304-674-0411, museum@pprivermuseum.com, and www.pprivermuseum.com.
Coming up: May 5th & 6th - Antique Steam & Gas Engine Show
West Virginia State Farm Museum - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday). Exhibits of working saw mill, displays of small engines and antique tractors, over 30 historic buildings and numerous other exhibits. Church services on Sunday at 9 a.m., and Gospel Sing at 1:30 p.m. Country Kitchen and Country Store open. Camping available. Admission is free. Contact: 304-675-5737, wvsfm@wvfarmmuseum.org, and www.wvfarmmuseum.org.
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Bartow Jones Bridge crossing the Kanawha River from Henderson into Point Pleasant.
Cradled in the foothills of the rugged Appalachian Mountains and bordered by the majestic Ohio River, Mason County's beautiful landscape, friendly people, and unique heritage await you. Our historic county seat, Point Pleasant, is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Great Kanawha rivers. A small but vibrant river town, Point Pleasant provides opportunities for shopping and dining, as well as the chance to learn about epic battles and a tenacious pioneer culture that contributed to the character of the America that we know today.
A view of the Point Pleasant Riverfront Park from the Ohio River.
Mason County, a land of rolling hills and dense forests, is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy bird watching, camping, boating, fishing, hiking, or cycling. While traversing the hills and valleys of the county, be sure to keep watch for the infamous Mothman - a large, winged creature whose presence in the county in the 1960s continues to spark the world's curiosity.
The Battle Monument at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park
Whether your passions include history, mystery, nature and the outdoors or anything in between, Point Pleasant and Mason County have something to excite you and your entire family. Come on down - we look forward to welcoming you! 
The Belle of Cincinnati docked at the Point Pleasant Riverfront Park
Mason County Convention and Visitors Bureau
210 Viand Street
Point Pleasant, West Virginia 25550
Tel: (304) 675-6788
Fax: (304) 674-8005
Email: tourism@masoncounty.org
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