Museums
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
Check pricesVictorian stone mansion museum in Big Stone Gap that tells the story of Southwest Virginia's history, from pioneer settlers to the coal boom.
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Natural Tunnel State Park
Ride a chairlift or hike down to a limestone tunnel more than 850 feet long that is so big freight trains still run through it.
1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway, Duffield, VA 24244 · Duffield, VA
About Natural Tunnel State Park
Stock Creek carved this tunnel through a limestone ridge over thousands of years, and it is more than 850 feet long and about 10 stories high. Railroad tracks were laid through it in 1893 and the line still carries freight. A chairlift, when running, or a trail takes you to the tunnel mouth, and other trails lead to Lover's Leap and Tunnel Hill. Parking is $5 per car and the chairlift is $5 round trip. The 909-acre park also has cabins, yurts and two campgrounds.
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