Sightseeing
History BuffWheeling, West Virginia
FreeA historic Ohio River city known for Oglebay Resort, the Capitol Theatre, and a landmark 1849 suspension bridge.
SightseeingQuirky FunLocal Gem
New Vrindaban
New Vrindaban is a sightseeing stop in Moundsville, WV, part of the Pittsburgh guide. Cost: under $25.
3759 McCrearys Ridge Rd · Moundsville, WV
Why you should go…
Founded by followers of Swami Prabhupada in the 1960s, New Vrindaban is best known for Prabhupada's Palace of Gold, a hand-built, richly decorated temple-palace overlooking the Appalachian foothills. The grounds also hold an active temple, rose gardens, a cow sanctuary, and Govinda's vegetarian restaurant.
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- #palace of gold
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- #west virginia
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What's around here?
The closest stops to New Vrindaban, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
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