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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Mullens
Half a day is enough: walk the historic district, see the Coal Miners Memorial, then drive to Twin Falls State Park or continue to Beckley.
Mullens is a small former coal and railroad town in the New River and Greenbrier Valleys of West Virginia. Its downtown is a National Historic District with varied architecture, and the Coal Miners Memorial sits just west of the centre. Most visitors pass through in half a day, using it as a base for Twin Falls Resort State Park (lodge, golf, hiking) or as a stop between Beckley and Pineville.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, some businesses reduced hours)
- 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 $60–90 excl. bed · Mid $90–150 excl. bed · High $150+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a diner | $2–4 |
| Sandwich or burger | $8–14 |
| Dinner entrée at a sit-down restaurant | $12–25 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
| Motel room per night | $70–150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BKW · Raleigh County Memorial Airport (Beckley)
- About 30 min drive; limited commercial flights.
- CRW · Yeager Airport (Charleston)
- About 1.5 h drive; more flight options.
Typical fares
- BKW → Mullens by taxi/rideshare
- about $40–60, 30 min (check)
- CRW → Mullens by taxi/rideshare
- about $100–150, 1.5 h (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
You need a car to reach Mullens and explore the area. Parking is free and easy downtown. No public transit within the town.
See and do
Known for
- Mullens Commercial Historic District
- Coal Miners Memorial
- Itmann Company Store (preserved ruin)
- Twin Falls Resort State Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls Resort State Park | Drive about 15 min west on WV-97 | About 20 min |
| Beckley | Drive about 30 min northeast on WV-121 | About 35 min |
| Pineville | Drive about 20 min west on WV-97 | About 25 min |
| Princeton | Drive about 1 h via WV-10 or through Beckley | About 1 h |
Sleep
- Mullens town centre
- A few motels and inns; basic, walkable to downtown.
- Twin Falls Resort State Park
- Lodge and cabins about 15 min drive; best for nature access.
- Beckley
- 30 min northeast; more chain hotels and dining options.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hellohello |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much? | How much?how much |
| Where is the bathroom? | Where is the bathroom?where is the bathroom |
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
- The Itmann Company Store is a preserved ruin — no facilities, enter at your own risk.
- Twin Falls Resort State Park may have seasonal closures for the lodge or golf course; check ahead.
- Flooding in 2001 damaged parts of the town; some buildings remain empty.
Mullens is a quiet small town with low crime. Watch for uneven pavement in the historic district and take care at the Itmann ruin.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Mullens yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mullens Commercial Historic District
- Coal Miners Memorial
- Itmann Company Store (preserved ruin)
- Twin Falls Resort State Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Mullens, revision 4683544 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4683544
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Mullens
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- Police, fire, ambulance911
The nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC; consulates in Atlanta, New York, etc. Not relevant for domestic travel.
No local public transit; a car is essential.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/mullens). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.