Best Ice Cream ELLEN’S ICE CREAM Opened in 1997, this Capitol Street institution is a favorite hangout for Charlestonians of all ages. Whether you prefer classic vanilla or something a bit more extravagant—like raspberry chocolate chip—Ellen’s has a lengthy menu of all-natural ice creams, sorbets, and gelatos. 225 Capitol Street, Charleston 304.343.6488, ellensicecream.com, @ellenshomemadeicecream on Facebook Runners-Up AUSTIN’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM This…
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A Cottage on Rails
Ditch your cell phone and ride your accommodations to your destination on the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad’s Castaway Caboose. Back in the day, when freight trains had rear crews to manage their nether operations, the caboose was a place of exertion and sweat. Today, thanks to the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad, it’s a place of pure and private…
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What’s in a Name?
West Virginia’s odd town names can be found all over the state. The landscape in West Virginia isn’t the only thing that’s wild and wonderful. Just pay attention to the road signs as you whiz past on winding country roads, and you’ll notice a certain peculiarity—West Virginia towns have some strange names. From capitals of other countries to ordinary phrases…
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Creating New Traditions
Morgantown’s Marion Ohlinger is hot on creative Appalachian cuisine. Part punk rock, part home-grown cooking, but all parts creative, Chef Marion Ohlinger is making waves around Morgantown with his vocal take on what West Virginian dining should be. It’s been almost two years since Morgantown’s culinary darling, the Richwood Grill, closed its doors for the final time, and the innovative…
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Collecting Seneca Glass
Bring West Virginia’s heritage into your home. In 1896 Seneca Glass Company relocated from Fostoria, Ohio, to Morgantown, West Virginia, where it operated until 1983. At one time, it was the largest producer of drinking glasses in the United States. Early on it was known for its fine quality decorative and etched glassware, but in the 1950s Seneca launched more…
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