Gourmet goodies including handmade pasta, chocolate and wine are among the best treasures you can carry home after a visit to Greater Parkersburg. The area is home to three locally owned businesses that have perfected their craft.

Made locally but acclaimed worldwide, Holl’s Swiss Chocolatier offers a taste of Switzerland. Every piece is handcrafted using recipes learned by Master Chocolatier Fritz Holl in Switzerland in the 1940s. (Open Mon.-Sat. 10-6)

Wash down your delicious chocolates with a glass of wine from WineTree Vineyards, where free tours and wine tastings will entice all your senses. Traditional European and American varietals are carefully produced using modern methods and the finest ingredients. (Open 10-6 Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 on Sunday)

For the ultimate pasta experience, a visit to Rossi Pasta Factory Outlet is a must. A testament to its quality, companies like Williams-Sonoma, Fresh Fields, Harry & David, and Ritz Carlton Resorts have trusted Rossi for years.  (Open Mon-Sat. 10-6)