Cass, WV/Photo by Lesley Hager
Ready to take in the brilliant autumn rainbow? Be dazzled by the bright, tree-lined hills? Be unreachable by nearly anyone? Or, maybe just some plain ol R&R?
I thought so. This time of year, especially, its time for a drive. Just a few short hours from Charleston, lay some of the most beautiful autumn scenery in all of West Virginia, let alone the country. And, the best place to take in this scenery is on the Cass Scenic Railroad in Cass, WV for about $30 per person.
As you drive away from civilization and the hustle and bustle of every day life towards Pocahontas County on those classic wild and wonderful West Virginia winding roads, youll become moreenchanted with each curve as you travel underneath the colorful, canopy of trees. Bonus: The closer you get to Cass, WV, the less and less cell phone service you have.
Be transported back in time as you make your way into the small town of Cass. Immediately upon arrival, youre confronted head-on with the old historic general store and rows of historical, identical company houses on Main Street.
Next, however, its time to really be transported back in time as you climb aboard an old-fashioned steam engine locomotive for the nine mile trek via train to Bald Knob, the third highest point in West Virginia with an altitude of 4, 700 feet. Warning: Dress warmly for this 4 hour train ride. The higher you climb, the cooler it gets and Cass passenger cars are open air and not heated.
Relax on the ride up the mountain as you take in amazing panoramic views of the mountains and changing leaves. Keep an eye out for miniature cascading waterfalls on the ride as well. Once you make it to Bald Knob, the views are breathtaking, especially if taken in using the overlook. Talk about almost heaven. Youll see what I mean by the autumn rainbow.
Cass is an easy day trip from Charleston, however if you want to make a weekend of it, there are several places to stay in the area. If youre looking for more of a rustic escape, the old company houses in Cass are available to rent as vacation cottages. There are several B&Bs nestled in the area, and Snowshoe is just a quick drive up to the top of the hill from Cass. My personal pick however is the Inn at Mountain Quest located in Frost, West Virginia, about a twenty minute drive to Cass.
With guestrooms (or questrooms as Mountain Quest calls them) decorated in different themes ranging from the safari room to the nautical room, Mountain Quest could have invented the phrase, attention to detail. In addition to their immaculate questrooms, the inn has a fabulous two-story book library as well as a library of DVDs with over 200 titles, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a fitness room, a pool table, nature walks, farm animals, beautiful grounds and of course the delicious four course dinners prepared by the Inns Chef Andrew. You wont be bored here.
The Inn is home to several animals as well including llamas, goats, sheep, horses, cats and dogs. But, by far, the most famous resident is Zebo the cat. Be sure to introduce yourself to the black and white friendly feline and youll have a friend for life. The essential to budget travel is to prepare ahead. When it comes along to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new places we have never been before, the truth of expense and budgeting is always in the back of our heads. Preparation and expending our travel budget correctly is a main concern for most families. Curbing expending and expenses, while still experiencing your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed achievements and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought behind saving money while travelling is simple: Even if your personal funds is really tight, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also remembering that while traveling, regardless of whether on a finances or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel costs!. The Inns owners and staff provide you with a warm welcome, and you certainly wont expect anything less from the animals that call Mountain Quest home.
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