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Mark Lewis Honored with Oshel Craigo Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 Governor’s Conference on Tourism

September 24, 2026

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Mark Lewis, President and CEO of the Greater Parkersburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, received the Oshel Craigo Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2026 West Virginia Governor’s Conference on Tourism (9/21-9/22), recognizing more than four decades of service to West Virginia’s tourism industry. Lewis was presented the award by West Virginia Tourism Secretary…

Sip and savor wines and brews in Greater Parkersburg, WV

July 23, 2026

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…

Craft Your Autumn Escape: Fall fun, thrills, and chills in Parkersburg, WV

July 7, 2026

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…

Greater Parkersburg Partners with Yodel to Launch New Event Calendar

June 30, 2026

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…

Plants in Parkersburg, WV – Places to buy flowers and more

May 27, 2026

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…

The iconic Point Park in Parkersburg, West Virginia

April 28, 2026

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…

Five historic attractions to visit in Greater Parkersburg

February 20, 2026

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…

4 Ways to Treat your Valentine in Greater Parkersburg

January 27, 2026

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…

A Brief Sketch of Blennerhassett Island

December 17, 2025

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…

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