
Site of the alleged plot by Aaron Burr and Harman Blennerhassett to establish a southwest empire. Features the reconstructed Blennerhassett Mansion, guided tours, concession stand, gift shop, narrated wagon rides, hiking trails and picnic facilities. Frequent special events include Mansion by Candlelight each October. Due to construction at Point Park, debarkation to the Island in 2010 will be from Civitan Park in Belpre, OH.
Hours:
Open May - Oct
Admission
Call for hours, days and ticket prices
Location
137 Juliana St
Parkersburg, WV
(Access to island via sternwheeler )
304-420-4800, 800-CALL-WVA
Start your Blennerhassett experience at the Blennerhassett Museum. The museum is located in downtown Parkersburg with three floors of intriguing archaeological and historical exhibits of the Blennerhassetts and the area, extensive gift shop and video explaining the Blennerhassett’s story.
Hours:
Open year-round, closed Mon
Admission
Adult $4.00, Child (3-12) $2.00; Child (Under 3) Free
Location
137 Juliana St
Parkersburg, WV
304-420-4800, 800-CALL-WVA
Owning a piece of Fenton glass is a delight, but watching it being made is an outright thrill! Using centuries old tools and techniques, skilled glassmakers transform fiery molten glass into timeless treasures...right before your eyes. Also witness our talented artists hand paint these beautiful works of art. Free guided factory tours offered most weekdays starting at 8:15 a.m. Times may vary with production schedule, please call for scheduled tour times.
Hours:
Tours Mon - Fri, please call for scheduled tour times
Admission
Free
Location
420 Caroline Ave
Williamstown, WV
(2 miles from I-77, just off WV 14)
304-375-7772, 800-319-7793
The spacious Fenton Gift Shop and Factory Outlet features the world's largest selection of Fenton Glass including new seasonal Fenton USA offerings, everyday discounted preferred seconds and retired firsts, glassware featured on QVC, new Fenton International giftware and other fine home decor items. Annual sales events held throughout the year.
Hours:
Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sun 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location
420 Caroline Ave
Williamstown, WV
(2 miles from I-77, just off WV 14)
304-375-7772, 800-319-7793
Dedicated to preserving the unique heritage of Ohio Valley glassmaking, the Fenton museum displays beautiful and rare glass from the past. During your visit enjoy a 23-minute video on "The Making of Fenton Glass" in our theater. Open year-round except New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Hours:
Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sun 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission
Free
Location
420 Caroline Ave
Williamstown, WV
(2 miles from I-77, just off WV 14)
304-375-7772, 800-319-7793
Shop and dine at over 100 stores, restaurants and specialty shops, plus a 12-screen theatre. Frequent events and promotions make a visit to Grand Central Mall even more special. Featuring Borders, Old Navy, Belk and Hollister. Check out our website for a store directory, list of upcoming events and special savings.
Hours:
Mon - Sat 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sun 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission
Free
Location
Parkersburg, WV
(Grand Central Ave (WV 14), between Vienna and Parkersburg, WV)
304-485-4464
This 2,400 acre park includes a lodge, deluxe cabins, campground, full service restaurant, 305-acre lake for fishing and boating and the North Bend Rail Trail with hiking, biking and horse drawn carriage rides. Also miniature golf, outdoor pool (seasonal), tennis, picnicking, nature center and special events. Free high-speed wireless Internet throughout the lodge.
Admission
Free
Location
Rt 1 Box 221
Cairo, WV
(Just off US 50)
304-643-2931, 800-CALL-WVA
Variety of musical, comedic and dramatic offerings by an organization that has won state and national recognition for performance excellence. Performances selected weekends. Productions include Rumors, Godspell, The Foreigner, Fidder on the Roof, Jr./Rikki Tikki Tavi, Man of LaMancha, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, A Year with Frog and Toad.
Hours:
Vary per show
Admission
Vary per show
Location
724 Market St
Parkersburg, WV
304-485-1300
Money. Power. Politics. War. Prosperity. A self-guided tour presents the captivating stories of the nation’s first oil and gas field. See the world’s oldest producing oil well and learn the role it played in West Virginia statehood and the Civil War.
Hours:
Dawn to Dusk
Admission
Free
Location
Burning Springs, WV
(Exit 170 off I-77. Follow WV 14 South 13 miles to Elizabeth. T)
304-275-3510
This Ohio Historical Society site displays more than 200 years of history, featuring exhibits and artifacts that show who moved to the area and why. Featured inside the museum and on its original location is the complete Rufus Putnam House, one of the oldest residences in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Hours:
Mon, Wed - Sat 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sun 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission
Adult $7.00, student $4.00, child (under 5) free
Location
601 Second St
Marietta, OH
740-373-3750, 800-860-0145
Located two miles from downtown Parkersburg, the park features a partially reconstructed Union Civil War fortification, trenches, interpretive signage, picnic shelters, nature trail and spectacular views of Parkersburg and the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers.
Hours:
Dawn to Dusk
Admission
Free
Location
Parkersburg, WV
(Off US 50, Marrtown Rd Exit)
Built in 1859 as the centerpiece of the 2,600 acre Henderson plantation, this impressive 17-room pre Civil War mansion with all of its original furnishings, has survived as a legacy of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Open Saturdays and Sundays,
Hours:
Daily 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission
$5.00
Location
517 River Rd
Williamstown, WV
(Off WV 14 north of Parkersburg)
304-375-2129
Bring home a taste of Switzerland. Holl’s uncompromising commitment to sourcing the finest ingredients and the attention to detail that comes from a classically trained Master Chocolatier ensures you an extraordinary chocolate experience.
Hours:
Mon - Sat 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission
Free
Location
2001 Grand Central Ave
Vienna, WV
((WV 14))
304-295-6576, 800-842-4512
John Rossi is a contemporary artist whose work is a reflection of his many experiences. His work is free flowing, uninhibited and without barriers. See many of John's original works spanning over 30 years at the newly renovated John Rossi Gallery.
Admission
Free
Location
104 Front St
Marietta, OH
740-568-9030
Step into the past with a self-guided walking tour of Victorian grandeur. These were the homes of some of the most influential figures in West Virginia’s early history. Garden and Christmas home tours take place annually.
Admission
Free
Since 1959 the Players Theatre has provided theatrical excellence in historic Marietta. Enjoy year-round entertainment with a variety of musicals, comedies and dramas as well as children's productions. Groups welcome. Dinner and theatre discounts.
Hours:
Vary per show
Admission
Vary per show
Location
229 Putnam St
Marietta, OH
740-374-9434
This 2,600 acre park offers picnic areas, playgrounds, hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, primitive and full hookup campsites, beach houses, fishing and boat rentals and a gift shop.
Hours:
Dawn to Dusk
Admission
Free
Location
1014 Volcano Rd
Waverly, WV
(US 50, 12 miles east of Parkersburg)
304-679-3611, 877-320-1688
Stretching 72 miles through 13 tunnels, rural countryside and several historic sites with mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, buggy rides and nature walks. Rental bikes available. Call for a free guide.
Hours:
Dawn to Dusk
Admission
Free
Location
Parkersburg, WV
(Along US 50 from Parkersburg to Clarksburg, WV)
304-628-3777
This nationally recognized museum presents the intriguing history of the oil and gas industry, including how the accumulation of wealth from oil impacted West Virginia statehood. Also expanded displays on the Civil War and local industries.
Hours:
Mon - Sat 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sun 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission
Adult $3.00, Child (6 to 12 years) $2.00
Location
119 3rd St
Parkersburg, WV
304-485-5446
A taste of Soho. Visit our dynamic, contemporary gallery to see regional and national works of art. The Art Center features exhibitions, classes, guided tours, gift shop, special events and facility rentals.
Hours:
Wed - Sat 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission
Suggested donation - Adult $2.00
Location
725 Market St
Parkersburg, WV
(Corner of 7th and Market Sts)
304-485-3859
Enjoy unforgettable entertainment in this restored 1926 vaudeville house – the Grand Lady of downtown Parkersburg. Artists of national and international prominence as well as local artists can be found on the Smoot’s stage.
Hours:
Vary per show
Admission
Vary per show
Location
213 5th St
Parkersburg, WV
304-422-PLAY
Board a Safari Transport to view rare and endangered animals from around the world - like rhinos, giraffes and cheetahs - roaming freely at this 10,000-acre conservation center in Southeastern Ohio. Gift shop, cafe, group tours. Open select days May through October.
Location
14000 International Rd
Cumberland, OH
740-638-5030
Experience Marietta’s riverboat! Narrated Sightseeing Cruises, Saturday Dinner Cruises, Lock and Lunch Cruises, Fall Foliage Cruises, special events and private charter cruises available May through October. Don’t miss the boat!
Location
Marietta, OH
(Front St behind Amory Square)
740-373-7862
New location! The museum offers over 1,700 square feet of displays honoring veterans of all services from WWI to the present while educating the public on their service. The museum also includes a video and book library for research.
Hours:
Mon - Sat 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Closed January
Admission
Suggested donation - Adult $5.00, student $3.00
Location
1829 7th St
Parkersburg, WV
304-420-0332
Come and sample wines by West Virginia's newest farm winery. The tasting room is open and vineyard tours are available from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday
Hours:
Tue - Sat 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sun 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Jan - Feb Fri - Sat 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sun 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission
Free
Location
772 Jesterville Rd
Vienna, WV
(Just off WV 68 at I-77 exit #179)
304-865-0507
Greater Parkersburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
350 7th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 |
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