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Gilbert’s Wild Turn from Ghost Town to Tourist Hotspot | Charleston News
Once a coal town feared for its future, Gilbert, West Virginia, is now a booming tourist hotspot—drawing 3,000 visitors weekly to its legendary Hatfield-McCoy trails. With locals welcoming guests from across the U.S. and abroad, the town’s economy is thriving: new restaurants, hotels, even a repurposed school now offer lodging. The community center has become a trail riders’ hub, expanding into a 24-hour gym and rehab clinic. What started as a worry about decline has turned into a wild story of reinvention, grit, and unexpected growth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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