After an overnight and welcome dinner in Kentucky, come to the luxurious Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs. Here, embark on a tour of the now declassified “Bunker” hidden beneath the resort. Built between 1958 and 1961 this 112,544-square-foot bunker was intended to secure US lawmakers from nuclear attack during the cold war era. In Lewisburg, dinner is at Food & Friends, a small-town restaurant serving up big town American cuisine in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Meals: 2 D, 1 B Travel through the rugged West Virginia mountains to the picturesque town of Cass which has remained unchanged since its founding in 1901. Here, board the Cass Scenic Railroad for a ride to Bald Knob, the third highest point in the state. Feel the rumble and hear the hiss of the restored steam locomotive as you travel up the mountain, through two switchbacks to view the open fields and Whitaker Station.

Enjoy your sack lunch as you climb the mountain. Then it’s off to the upscale boutique Corduroy Inn and Lodge in Snowshoe, West Virginia. This popular ski destination offers spectacular sunrise and sunset views from high atop the mountain. Tonight’s “Almost Heaven Sunset Dinner” features farm-to-table cuisine served in the terraced hall offering undisturbed sunset views. Meals: B, Box lunch, D Travel to Durbin Depot to board the coal-fired Durbin Rocket for an exciting mountain rail expedition. Built in 1910 this steam locomotive pulls authentic 1920s-era coach cars and vintage wooden cabooses along the free-flowing Greenbrier River. Enjoy your included lunch onboard the train. Cross to the next valley filled with satellite dishes. This is the Green Bank Observatory where you will tour the facility. Dinner is on your own at the lodge tonight. Meals: B, L This morning climb aboard the New Tygart Flyer for a wilderness excursion. The Flyer climbs along the cascading Shavers Fork of the Cheat River to the High Falls, accessible only by train. There is also a unique “S” curve tunnel, a bridge and unspoiled mountain views. A box lunch is included on the train. Enjoy dinner followed by live entertainment of the Mountain Memories Show Band; including music from the 50s, Motown, Gospel, Patriotic, along with family-friendly comedy and amazing dancers. Meals: B, Box lunch, D Travel to the river town of Parkersburg for lunch at the Blennerhassett Hotel. Designed and built by Colonel William Nelson Chandler, the hotel opened its doors in 1889. It’s beautiful European-style décor and extensive history has earned placed it on the registry as historic landmark. Enjoy lunch before traveling onto Ohio for the night and then home. Meals: 2 B, 1 L