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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Logan
Spend a half‑day in Logan to see the Hatfield Cemetery and Chief Logan State Park; add an overnight if you want camping or ATV trails.
Logan is a small Appalachian town on the Guyandotte River, known for the Hatfield‑McCoy feud history and nearby outdoor recreation. One day covers the main sights; an extra night adds camping or trail permits.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct (check)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, snow) (check)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–70 excl. bed · Mid $80–110 excl. bed · High $120–180 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Campground night at Chief Logan State Park | $23 |
| Pool entry at park | $4.50 |
| Mini‑golf at park | $3 |
| ATV trail permit (non‑resident) | $50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HTS · Tri-State Airport (Williamson, WV)
- about 45 min drive north via US‑119
Typical fares
- WV‑10 to Williamson
- ≈30 min by car, fuel $5–7 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
WV‑10 runs through town; US‑119 skirts downtown a few miles west. Most attractions are within walking distance or a short drive.
See and do
Known for
- Hatfield Cemetery
- Chief Logan State Park
- Hatfield & McCoy ATV trails
- Coal‑mining heritage
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson | US‑119 south, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Charleston | US‑119 northeast, about 1 h | ≈1 h 15 min |
| Huntington | WV‑10 northwest, about 1 h 30 min | ≈1 h 45 min |
Sleep
- Best Western Logan Inn
- Chapmanville, indoor pool, free continental breakfast.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites
- Indoor pool, spa, complimentary breakfast.
- Candlewood Suites
- Gym, guest laundry, kitchenettes.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Sorrysor‑ree |
| Thank you | Thank youthank‑yoo |
| How much is it? | How much is it?how much |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?where restroom |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Steep hills around the cemetery and park; watch footing.
- ATV permits required; non‑residents pay $50 per year (check).
- Limited public transport; bring a car.
Logan is generally safe; keep an eye on steep terrain and limited night transport, and lock your car when unattended.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Logan yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Hatfield Cemetery
- Chief Logan State Park
- Hatfield & McCoy ATV trails
- Coal‑mining heritage
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- West Virginia Mine Wars Museum: wvminewars.org/
- Wikivoyage: Logan (West Virginia), revision 4979183 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4979183
Pocket card
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
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