Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau

Events

Due to ongoing circumstances and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, many events have been cancelled or postponed. Please check back often as we work to keep the calendar as up to date as possible!

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Where to Eat

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Where To Stay

From a beautifully restored historic hotel to national chains to cozy bed and breakfasts, the Greater Parkersburg area offers a large variety of lodging options with a range of services and rates to meet your needs.

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Attractions

Due to ongoing circumstances and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, many attractions are closed. For the most up to date information regarding hours, it is best to call before planning your visit!

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West Virginia Weekends

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HISTORY COMES ALIVE IN OUR COLORFUL AND FASCINATING MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES.

Take a ride on an authentic sternwheeler down the majestic Ohio River to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and explore the beautifully recreated and meticulously furnished Blennerhassett Mansion. Visit the nationally recognized Oil and Gas Museum and learn about the events and people who engineered the birth of an industry and the creation of West Virginia while ensnared in the drama of the Civil War.

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Whatever your outdoor passion, we have an ideal spot for you!

If you love the great outdoors, you’ll love making your own history in Greater Parkersburg. Explore more than 82,000 acres of lush parks and public lands, including North Bend State Park and North Bend Rail Trail. Zip over and around our hills on the new ATV trail system at Mountwood Park. Or enjoy the recently renovated Point Park and amphitheater along the Ohio River. Whatever your outdoor passion—hiking, biking, boating, birding, fishing or golfing—we have an ideal spot for you.

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Tour Blennerhassett Island

Sunrise at Fort Boreman

Read Our Latest Blog Post!

Enjoy Three Fantastic State Parks!

Events

Events

Where to Eat

Where to Eat

Where To Stay

Where To Stay

Attractions

Attractions

West Virginia Weekends

West Virginia Weekends

Make Your Own History

HISTORY COMES ALIVE IN OUR COLORFUL AND FASCINATING MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES.

Explore the Great Outdoors

Whatever your outdoor passion, we have an ideal spot for you!

Discover Delicious Food

Blennerhassett Island

Blennerhassett Island

Attractions

Attractions

Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Recreation

History & Heritage

History & Heritage

Shopping

Shopping

Birding

Birding

Motorcycle Guide

Motorcycle Guide

Ritchie County

Ritchie County

North Bend State Park

North Bend State Park

Visitor Guide

WV Weekend Itineraries

Tour Blennerhassett Island

Sunrise at Fort Boreman

Read Our Latest Blog Post!

Enjoy Three Fantastic State Parks!

Events

Where to Eat

Where To Stay

Attractions

West Virginia Weekends

Make Your Own History

HISTORY COMES ALIVE IN OUR COLORFUL AND FASCINATING MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES.

Explore the Great Outdoors

Whatever your outdoor passion, we have an ideal spot for you!

Discover Delicious Food

Things to Do

Blennerhassett Island

Attractions

Outdoor Recreation

History & Heritage

Shopping

Birding

Motorcycle Guide

Ritchie County

North Bend State Park