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Ansted, West Virginia: Mystery Hole

Indoor attraction of gravity gone wild. Goofy outdoor photo-ops include its vintage, "See the Unbelievable" sign.

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Mystery Hole

Sorry to inform you that the rumors are true: the operator of the Mystery Hole near Ansted has died. His widow has no plans to reopen the attraction -- one of the last great survivors of Roadside America in our state. By the way, an earlier tipster is confused. "Five dollar Frank", the famous sightseeing pilot of the New River Gorge, is not the same individual who operated the Mystery Hole. I haven't heard anything about Frank's demise, but the Mystery Hole man has definitely passed on to greater mysteries.

[Howard Russell, 05/30/1998]

The Mystery Hole reopened summer 1999 under new management.

Mystery Hole

Address:
16724 Midland Trail, Ansted, WV
Directions:
West of town. On US 60 at mile marker 44, just west of Hawks Nest State Park.
Hours:
Summer only W-M 10:30-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
304-658-9101
Admission:
12 and up $10, 3-11 $8
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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Indian Head RockIndian Head Rock, Cotton Hill, WV - < 1 mi.
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In the region:
Lincoln Mourns West Virginia, Charleston, WV - 30 mi.

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