For hundreds of years, he has hovered around the edges of our collective human consciousness, making occasional shadowy appearances. He has stalked loggers, abducted prospectors, and intrigued cryptozoologists for decades. Now, finally, all the local legends about Bigfoot are being assembled and unveiled at the new West Virginia Bigfoot Museum in Sutton.
Located within the Mountain Laurel Country Store in downtown Sutton, the Bigfoot Museum has collected artifacts, knowledge, and stories from the local region regarding the elusive ape-like creature.
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It appears that, although in the past Bigfoot has been most active further west, he (or one of his relatives) has also been sighted numerous times and left behind tracks and other signs in and around Braxton County.
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Such stories and evidence from the collections of multiple Bigfoot researchers are on display at the newly opened museum.
The West Virginia Bigfoot Museum / Facebook
While there are no guarantees that you will come away convinced, you will certainly enjoy the visit to the museum and the scenic town of Sutton.
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Simultaneous with the museum’s recent grand opening, the first annual Bigfoot Festival was celebrated in Sutton with live music, contests, a raffle, and a book reading, attracting visitors from all over the state and beyond.
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Whether or not there’s proof to be had of Bigfoot’s existence, you’ll have to come find out. But here’s what we can tell you: while here, you can pick up some proof of your visit in the form of some great Bigfoot swag!
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Learn more at their Facebook page here. You can’t visit the Bigfoot Museum without exploring the quaint, historic Mountain Laurel Country Store in which it resides. This beautifully restored 120 year old general store offers many local and handmade crafts, tools, and candy as well as a delightful bed and breakfast. And since Braxton County is no stranger to unusual life forms (back in the 1950s, there were several sightings of the eerie Flatwoods Monster in the area; the monster appears to have been inactive since 1952), there is also a local free museum dedicated to him in Sutton.
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Address: Mountain Laurel Country Store, 400 4th St, Sutton, WV 26601, USA
