Nothing’s better than a cold one under the hot summer sun! Greater Parkersburg is home to a variety of breweries and wineries, making them the perfect way to end a day in the area. Breweries in Greater Parkersburg Parkersburg is home to multiple award-winning brews crafted by locally owned restaurants! Be sure to check out…
Hello, autumn! That nip in the air is calling, and it’s saying it’s time for a trip where the colors are breathtaking and the fun is festive. Parkersburg, West Virginia, is your destination for an affordable getaway, close to home but away from the crowds and all about you. Slow down your days and step…
The Greater Parkersburg CVB is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Yodel Event Calendar to enhance our online event calendar. By integrating Yodel’s automated event calendar technology, we will now provide our residents and visitors with a more comprehensive, up-to-date, and user-friendly community calendar that highlights all local happenings and activities. Yodel’s AI-driven platform…
April showers bring May flowers, and Greater Parkersburg, WV, is home to a lovely, diverse selection of greenhouses, flower shops, gardens, and parks to explore for all your plant needs! Scots Marketplace – Vienna, WV Scots Marketplace is a family-owned business with a beautiful greenhouse and garden center, a quality foods marketplace with vendors from…
Point Park, commonly referred to as, The Point, is a riverfront park located in downtown Parkersburg, WV. It’s one of the most popular attractions here in the area, known for scenic sunsets, events, and of course, it’s where you board the Island Belle Sternwheeler to Blennerhassett Island. It sits right at the confluence of the…
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is Parkersburg’s biggest tourist attraction, but did you know that Parkersburg and its surrounding areas are rich in history and full of museums and historic homes? Here are five more attractions to add to your next visit to Greater Parkersburg. Henderson Hall – Williamstown, WV Henderson Hall is an early…
There’s love around every corner in Greater Parkersburg. There’s love for the arts, friends, family, and of course, delicious food. Here are five ways you can treat your valentine this February in Greater Parkersburg. Located in the heart of downtown Parkersburg, the Blennerhassett Hotel is an award-winning boutique hotel and one of the oldest in…
By Ray Swick, Historian, West Virginia State Park System Many historians today consider Blennerhassett Island to be the most historic site in the state of West Virginia. Even if Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett and Aaron Burr had never set foot on the island, it would still be a rich kaleidoscope of history because every era…
December in Greater Parkersburg arrives with its own kind of magic: twinkling lights downtown, the glow of shop windows, and the comforting hum of friends and families gathering around a table. It’s the season for warm meals and festive flavors at local restaurants that feel like part of the holiday tradition. Whether you’re planning a…
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