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Point Pleasant
Spend one day in Point Pleasant to see the Mothman Museum, Tu-Endie-Wei State Park and the historic bridge; drive in from nearby cities.
Point Pleasant is a small river town famous for the Mothman legend, the 1967 Silver Bridge collapse and the 1774 Battle of Point Pleasant. Its attractions cluster around Main Street and the riverfront, making a half‑day to full‑day visit sufficient. Bring a car, as there is no public bus or taxi service.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct (warm, festivals active)
- avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many attractions limited)
- Airports
- PKB · CRW
- Nights
- 1 (optional if staying elsewhere)
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Point Pleasant, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyPoint Pleasant is generally safe; typical small‑town precautions apply—keep valuables in sight, especially at festivals and riverfront evenings.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / fire / ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPKB Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (Parkersburg) (≈30 min drive north via US‑35).
- Getting aroundDrive.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café$2–$4
- Museum or sight ticketMothman Museum admission$3
- Budget bedHistoric Lowe Hotel room, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedHistoric Lowe Hotel room, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedHistoric Lowe Hotel room, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$40 · Mid US$85 · High US$130
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PKB Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (Parkersburg) (≈30 min drive north via US‑35) · CRW Yeager Airport (Charleston) (≈1 h 15 min drive southeast via US‑35/I‑64)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Point Pleasant: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Drive. No bus or taxi service; parking available near downtown and the riverfront.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gallipolis, Ohio
goDoor to door: 15 min total
US‑7 bridge crossing, 5‑minute drive
Riverfront park and historic downtown.
Huntington, WV
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
US‑7 south, about 1 h drive
Larger city with more dining and museums.
Charleston, WV
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
US‑35 / I‑64 southeast, ~1 h 15 min drive
Longer drive; best as an overnight base.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
The Historic Lowe Hotel
Family and Jacuzzi suites; on Main St; walk to most sights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $40–$70 excl. bed
- Mid
- $70–$120 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Historic Lowe Hotel room1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$85 | US$170 |
| Mothman Museum admission2 × US$3 · check | US$6 |
| Car rental (1 day, economy)2 × US$45 · check | US$90 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$39 |
| Trip total≈ US$213 per person per day, bed included | US$425 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Mothman Frappuccino | $4–$6 |
| Burger at a diner | $6–$10 |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3.20–$3.70 |
| Mothman Museum admission | $3 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bridge crossing to Gallois, Ohio is a short drive; watch for seasonal construction on US‑35.
- Check museum opening hours in spring; some sites close for winter (see Mothman Museum).
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Car rental (economy, 1 day): ≈ $45, pick up in Point Pleasant or nearby airport (check rates).
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Point Pleasant. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (warm, festivals active) · avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many attractions limited) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialPoint Pleasant official site
- secondaryMothman Museum
- secondaryTu-Endie-Wei State Park
- secondaryHistoric Lowe Hotel
- secondaryWikivoyage: Point Pleasant (West Virginia), revision 5238635 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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