Experience Fall in Moundsville, West Virginia
Find festivals, haunted houses, and fun for the whole family in Moundsville this fall! From pumpkin picking to cabin stays among the fall foliage, we've got a guide to all things autumn to experience this season.
Leaf Peeping around Marshall County
The Palace of Gold is a remarkable beauty surrounded by the colors of autumn. Stroll the grounds, take a tour inside the Palace and Temple, see peacocks roaming around and enjoy Indian cuisine during your visit.
Grand Vue Adventures at Grand Vue Park is a thrill-seekers dream. Go on a high-flying adventure on a zipline tour, or climb through the ropes course to get a view of the changing leaves around the Ohio Valley.
The Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex is Moundsville’s namesake and a beautiful place to take in a view of the city. Admission to the museum is free, with free activities throughout the fall season like Fossil Day, Native American Heritage Day, and Archaeology Day.
Fall Events & Festivals
Fossil Day at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
September 21 from 12pm-4pm
Enjoy a day full of historic fun at the Grave Creek Mound. Explore special fossil exhibits, complete a scavenger hunt for prizes, and enjoy a film about archaeology in WV.
Scarecrow Lane at the Cockayne Farmstead
September 20 through October 30
Come vote for the best dressed scarecrow! Local businesses and organizations bring these classic Fall decorations to life. Then, the community decides who wins first prize! Visit the 1850’s farmhouse to vote for your favorite.
Fall Festival & GRAND Gourd Toss at Grand Vue Park
September 28 from 11am-6pm
Bring the kids Grand Vue Park for the best Fall festival in Marshall County! Inflatables, crafts & activities, live music, ice cream, and the GRAND Gourd Toss!
Spooky Good Times
The Dungeon of Horrors at the West Virginia Penitentiary
Experience the thrill of this award-winning haunted house! Make your way through this haunted prison and find the terrors that wait in the dark cells.
North Walk Flashlight Tours at the WV Penitentiary
Explore some of the most haunted parts of the prison during this 45-minute guided flashlight tour. Get Tickets NOW! 👻
Fall Decor & Pumpkin Picking
Pumpkin Picking 🎃
Make new memories this Fall by picking out the best pumpkin for carving at E. Black & Sons Nursery. Support this small family-owned business this season and get some great outdoor decorations like gourds, cornstalks, and mums.
Fall Décor & Gifts on Jefferson Avenue
Shop for indoor and outdoor decor, Fall themed gifts, seasonal wine, and so much more at the shops on Historic Jefferson Avenue.
