The town of Pocahontas, Virginia, came into prominence during the beginning of the coal-mining days in the region, and was responsible for the Pocahontas #3 coal. Its main attraction is the Pocahontas Exhibition Mine and Museum, which is a National Historic Landmark. A five-mile run is hosted each year in April to celebrate the opening of the museum. The Pocahontas Cemetery features graves over 100 years old, including a mass grave of miners killed in a mine explosion in 1884. A number of hotels are available in the area for those visiting the museum or participating in the five-mile run.
The closest hotel in proximity, the Comfort Inn is located only three miles away, and around six miles away from Mercer County Airport. It is a three-star hotel with 61 rooms. Nonsmoking rooms are available as well as free parking. It is conveniently located near a number of restaurants in Bluefield for dining options.
Located right across the Virginia-West Virginia state line, only six miles from Pocahontas and two miles from Mercer County Airport, the Knights Inn offers some of the most affordable accommodations in the area. As of January 2011, rooms are under $70 and the hotel offers amenities such as wheelchair access, nonsmoking rooms and high-speed Internet. Pets are allowed and there is a car rental desk in the hotel.
Also located just across the border in Bluefield, West Virginia, the Econo Lodge offers affordable lodging with great accommodations. The hotel has 47 rooms priced at under $70, as of January 2011. It is located just eight miles from Pocahontas and two miles from Mercer County Airport. Guests have easy access to a number of local and chain restaurants as well as Pipestem State Park.
Located only eight miles from Pocahontas, the Economy Inn in Bluefield, West Virginia, offers some of the lowest prices in the area for a night's stay. Guests can choose rooms with two double-size beds or a single king-size bed, and have the option of a nonsmoking room. There is a bar and lounge on-site, and a number of restaurants are within a short walk or drive. A complimentary breakfast is included, and pets are allowed.
