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This day was long awaited. I had planned a trip to Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum for years. I finally made it ! I want to make it clear, I did not set out on this trip with the purpose of paranormal investigation. My intentions are history, photography, experience, memories, and appreciation. The reason I’m specifying that I’ll mention momentarily. As I mentioned in Day 2, there was a devestating flood in Weston. Understandably a lot of places were closed. I checked to ensure the asylum...

We checked out of our hotel and headed to West Virginia State Penitentiary. We were able to book our tour in advance. The price for the tour was fair. Dress comfortably. When you approach the building, it’s a bit shocking. Imagine driving through a typical cookie cutter neighborhood, then BOOM ! Enormous castle looking prison right in the middle of the block. It was much bigger than anticipated. The architecture is gorgeous. Across the street is grave creek mound which has its own visit...

Bristol,TN to Wheeling,WV This is my version of vacation….dark tourism. I’m the co-owner of an oddities & metaphysical shop. I personally specialize in the macabre. I jokingly refer to myself as a “death dealer”. I’ll sell anything that doesn’t have a heartbeat (legally of course). Naturally my getaway of choice needed to meet this criteria: Driveable Affordable Able to complete in less than a week Last but not least, the trip should be right up my dark and curious alley. I started glancing...