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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…

Dine Local This Holiday Season in Greater Parkersburg

November 24, 2025

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…

Shop Small, Give Big Holiday Shopping in Greater Parkersburg

October 27, 2025

The twinkle of shop windows, the scent of cocoa in the air, and the hunt for that just-right gift — the holidays in Greater Parkersburg invite you to slow down and shop small. Every local purchase helps support a neighbor, a dream, and the community that makes the Mid-Ohio Valley shine brightest this time of…

Fall Into Fun: October Festivals in Greater Parkersburg

September 25, 2025

Crisp air, colorful leaves and a calendar full of celebrations—October in Greater Parkersburg is a season made for exploring. From treasure hunting at the Minted Vintage Market to family fun at the Butcher Bend Autumn Festival and creative inspiration at ArtOberfest, the month offers spooky, festive fun around every corner. Whether you’re in search of…

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