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Parkersburg features some of the best biking, hiking, and motorcycle routes in the country — not to mention scenic kayaking on the Ohio River.

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Blennerhassett Island

Take a ride on our sternwheel boat to Blennerhassett Island — a land stuck in time.

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Henderson Hall

Listed on the National Register of Historical Places as a historic district unto itself.

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Take A Historical Tour - Things to do in Jul

History & Heritage

Take A Historical Tour

Ride aboard the Valley Gem Sternwheeler and Henderson Hall Trolley from Marietta to Henderson Hall homestead and back!

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Our Fairs & Festivals

Immerse yourself in the culture of Greater Parkersburg with fun-filled events and lively festivals.

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Hike Bike and Walk

Hike Bike and Walk

Trek through the woods on some of the best trails in the Appalachian Foothills in Greater Parkersburg’s state parks.

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Experience Blennerhassett Island

An escape to the 19th century awaits in the middle of the Ohio River.

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Oil & Gas Museum
Attractions Julia-Ann Historic District
Campus Martius Museum
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Attractions

See the sights

Oil & Gas Museum

Discover the impact of West Virginia’s oil and gas industry on the Appalachian region by touring the Oil and Gas Museum.

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Attractions

See the sights

Julia-Ann Historic District

Explore Victorian-era homes in the Julia-Ann Square Historic District with a self-guided walking tour of the largest and oldest historic district in WV.

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Attractions

See the sights

Campus Martius Museum

Visit the Campus Martius Museum and learn about the first organized settelement in the Northwest Territory, dating back to 1788.

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Smoot Theatre

Events

Seize the day

Take in a show at one of our theatres.

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Hotels

Stay awhile

From the elegant, historic Blennerhassett Hotel in Downtown Parkersburg to national-brand hotels, find the lodging that’s best for you.

Where to Stay

Blennerhassett Hotel Restaurant
North End Tavern
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Restaurants

Grab a bite

Blennerhassett Hotel

Dine and unwind at any of the diverse restaurants in Parkersburg, from casual fare to fine dining, international cuisine to local pubs, and more.

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Restaurants

Grab a bite

North End Tavern

Dine and unwind at any of the diverse restaurants in Parkersburg, from casual fare to fine dining, international cuisine to local pubs, and more.

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