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WestonWeston, West Virginia
Give Weston one full day: the asylum tour and the glass museum, then sleep here and use it as a base for Stonewall Jackson Lake. Two nights maximum.
Weston is a small West Virginia town of about 3,900 people at the junction of US-33 and US-19, just west of I-79 exit 99. It holds two things worth a stop — a vast hand-cut sandstone asylum and a national glass museum — plus a state park and resort 20 minutes south. Most travellers pass through on I-79 between Morgantown and Charleston; the ones who stop stay one or two nights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (ice on the roads), late Jul–Aug humidity
- Airports
- CKB · CRW · PIT
- Nights
- 1–2
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.
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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
Emergency numbers for Weston911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- West Virginia State Police, Weston detachment304-269-4200
- Poison control800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Weston, 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
- SafetyWeston is a quiet small town and violent crime is rare; the real risks are winter ice on US-33 and US-19, deer on the road at dusk…
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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 · 304-269-4200 West Virginia State Police, Weston detachment · 800-222-1222 Poison control
- 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.
- AirportcheckCKB North Central West Virginia Airport, Clarksburg (About 30 min north on I-79; small, few daily flights — check schedules).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: sights sit 2–5 km (1.2–3.1 mi) apart with no useful bus.A car is effectively required: sights sit 1.2–3.1 mi (2–5 km) apart with no useful bus.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee to go$2–4
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner main$12–22
- BeerDraught beer at a bar$5–8
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or historic-site entry$5–25
- Budget bedChain motel room on the US-33 strip, a night, per roomUS$65
- Mid-range bedChain motel room on the US-33 strip, a night, per roomUS$95
- High-end bedChain motel room on the US-33 strip, a night, per roomUS$140
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$220
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
- CKB North Central West Virginia Airport, Clarksburg (About 30 min north on I-79; small, few daily flights — check schedules) · CRW Yeager Airport, Charleston (About 2 h south on I-79; the practical gateway for most trips) · PIT Pittsburgh International (About 2 h 15 min north; best for international arrivals)
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
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid*
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Weston: next 7 days
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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)
12 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
11 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
12 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
A car is effectively required: sights sit 2–5 km apart with no useful bus. Weston is just west of I-79 exit 99, at the US-33/US-19 junction. Downtown is walkable once parked — Main Avenue to the asylum gate is about 10 minutes on foot.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park
goDoor to door: About 30 min
US-19 south from Weston, about 20 min by car
Visitor centre below the dam, fishing and camping; the resort runs the marina and boat tours.
Jackson's Mill Historic Area
goDoor to door: About 20 min
About 10 min north of Weston by car
Working grist mill and log cabin; short seasonal hours — check before driving.
Clarksburg
goDoor to door: About 30 min
I-79 north, about 30 min
Best for a half-day of food and the Harrison County museum.
Sutton
goDoor to door: About 45 min
I-79 south then US-19, about 40 min
Base for the Elk River and Gauley River country.
Door to door: About 1 h
I-79 north, about 1 h
A full day out; better as a stop on the way north than a return trip.
Summersville
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
US-19 south, a little over 1 h
New River Gorge country; pair it with an overnight rather than doubling back.
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.
US-33 east strip (near I-79 exit 99)
Chain motels with parking at the door; the only sensible base without a car-free plan.
Downtown Weston
Walk to the glass museum, the asylum gate and Main Avenue restaurants; very few beds.
Stonewall Resort area, Roanoke
About 20 min south on US-19; lake views, pools and golf, priced well above town.
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
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain motel room on the US-33 strip1 × 1 night × US$95 | US$95 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Asylum historic tour, per person2 × US$25 · check | US$50 |
| Glass museum entry, per person2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| Fuel, 150 km of local driving1 × US$18 | US$18 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$12 | US$24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$44 |
| Trip total≈ US$241 per person per day, bed included | US$481 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at the till. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee to go | $2–4 |
| Hot dog or biscuit plate at a local counter | $4–9 |
| Sit-down dinner main | $12–22 |
| Draught beer at a bar | $5–8 |
| Gallon of petrolcheck | $3.00–3.60 |
| Museum or historic-site entry | $5–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The asylum is a tour-only site with set departure times; walk-ups can be turned away on busy weekends — book ahead.
- Museum and historic-area hours are seasonal and short; confirm the day before you drive.
- Winter brings black ice on US-33 and US-19 hill sections.
- Cell coverage thins quickly on the back roads toward Stonecoal Lake.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- West Virginia State Police, Weston detachment
- 304-269-4200
- Poison control
- 800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- State Police, Weston304-269-4200
- Poison control800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates in Weston; the nearest are in Charleston or Pittsburgh — check your country's list before you travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Asylum historic tour: about $25, set departure times (check)
- Glass museum entry: about $5 (check)
- Motel room, US-33 strip: $65–140 per night (check)
Say or show
- Where's the entrance? — Where is the entrance?
- Are tours running today? — Is the tour running today?
- Do you take cards? — Can I pay by card?
- How far to the lake? — How far is the lake?
Tours and museum hours change by season; call ahead the morning you plan to visit.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Weston. 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: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice on the roads), late Jul–Aug humidity · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for CKB, CRW and PIT: last-flight cutoffs, rental-car desks, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main Avenue, the asylum grounds, the US-33 motel strip.
- Place pages with verified tour times (asylum, glass museum, Jackson's Mill) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal closures and ice-day fixtures so gates A–D can go green.