The bustling travelling season is coming as quick as the warm weather here in Greater Parkersburg. If you’re looking for a new historical adventure, make sure to plan a visit to our attractions this season. Blennerhassett Island – Opens April 30, 2024 Blennerhassett Island State Park is Parkersburg’s main tourist attraction. Located right on the…
There’s a common sentiment among the Irish that the beautiful mountains of West Virginia remind them of home. If you look at the geologic history of the Appalachian Mountains, you’ll see why. At some point, the hills of Ireland and the hills of West Virginia were one. Many West Virginians have Irish heritage, and with…
Stone artwork made at this year’s National Night Out event was unveiled at the Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau welcome center on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The Parkersburg police and local kids painted these rocks together during the Night Out, an event that aims to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the community. Sharon Kuhl, a…
The Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting an event to celebrate the opening of Exhibition Flower Beds dedicated to supporting native plant pollinators. The event will take place at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Plants at the Point, a Collaborative Community Garden operated by the CVB and located adjacent to the…
Lee’s Studio and Medi Spa, owned by Lee Rector, has been in business for 40 years, and its new location at the Blennerhassett Hotel is now open! A grand opening and ribbon cutting event, hosted by the Mid-Ohio Valley Chamber of Commerce, took place at the hotel on Friday, Sept. 8. Tours of the spa,…
The festival fun isn’t quite over yet! Check out this list of fun fall festivals and events you can attend in Greater Parkersburg. Parkersburg Paddlefest – Sept. 15 – 17, 2023 Paddlefest is a three-day fun-filled festival dedicated to the wonders of people-powered watercrafts. Paddle down the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers in your kayak,…
The sun’s coming out and so are our festivals! Here in Greater Parkersburg, you can enjoy a multitude of summer festivals and fairs. Mid-Ohio Valley Multicultural Festival – June 16 – 18, 2023 The Multicultural Festival is an outdoor international festival that features a variety of cultures and their heritage. Enjoy traditional music, dance, food…
It’s officially sweater weather! With the dropping of temperatures comes the changing of leaves, and here at Visit Greater Parkersburg, we know exactly where you need to be for the best fall activities and views. Fort Boreman Park (pictured above) – Located two miles from downtown Parkersburg, the park features Union Civil War trenches, interpretive…
𝔹𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕌𝕤𝕖𝕕 𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕒𝕪 & 𝕊𝕒𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕕𝕒𝕪 8:00 a.m. Wake up to donuts & coffee from JR’s Donut Castle 9:00 a.m. Start your day at Crown Florals & Gifts for shopping & a box full of homemade fudge 10:00 a.m. Continue your shopping at Mulberry Lane Country Store and check out their gift crates! 11:00 a.m. Shop…
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