Nestled along the Tug Fork, Matewan packs a ton of history and adventure into a tight footprint. You can explore the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum, drop by the Depot Replica, or walk downtown to see actual bullet marks left behind from the 1920 Matewan Massacre. If you're looking for action on the water or trails, you can book a trip with Hatfield & McCoy Airboat Tours or hit the Devil Anse Hatfield-McCoy trail system. When you're ready to eat, grab a coffee at Chit and Chat, eat right downtown at Wingo's Grill, Mi Pueblito, or Trailhead Bar & Grill, or head just up the road to Tipple Tavern, Giovanni's Pizza, or Snack Shack for a great meal.
Explore the historic streets where the legendary 1920 Matewan Massacre forever changed the course of American labor history. From the rugged and tough heritage of old Appalachian coal mining camps to the enduring spirit of the Tug Valley area, every corner of this historic town tells a story of hard-comings and resilience. Walk through the living history carved into our local stone and see firsthand how our past shaped the nation.
Tour Length: Approximately 60 minutes.
Admission Price:
$12 Per Person.
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Guided By a Real Matewan Resident
Guided By a Real Matewan Resident
To provide the best possible experience and keep group sizes manageable, all Historic Matewan Walking Tours must be booked in advance through our website or official Facebook page. Last-minute reservations may be accommodated based on guide availability by messaging our Facebook page.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your tour, please notify us at least 12 hours before your scheduled tour whenever possible. This helps us offer the reservation to other guests. The $12 per person tour fee is collected through an emailed invoice after booking confirmation. There are no cancellation fees, and guests who cancel within the recommended notice period will receive a full refund.
Tours operate rain or shine. However, Historic Matewan Walking Tours reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule tours due to severe weather or other hazardous conditions. Guests will be notified by text message or email as soon as possible and, whenever feasible, at least one hour before the scheduled tour.
Tours take place entirely outdoors on public sidewalks and historic areas throughout Matewan. Routes last approximately 60 minutes and require continuous walking. Guests are responsible for wearing appropriate footwear, assessing their own physical abilities, and requesting any accessibility accommodations before their tour.
By booking or participating, guests voluntarily assume the inherent risks associated with outdoor walking tours. Historic Matewan Walking Tours, its owners, employees, and guides are not liable for personal injury, illness, property damage, or property loss except where required by law. Personal information collected for reservations is used solely for booking management and communication and will never be sold or shared with third parties except as required by law.
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