You’re sure to be entertained when you pick a performance to attend at one of our local theaters! The legendary Smoot Theatre in downtown Parkersburg recalls the splendor of another era. The Actors Guild of Parkersburg entertains with incredible productions by award-winning local talent. And the recently restored and re-opened Peoples Bank Theatre is jam-packed…
There are some fantastic shopping opportunities in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Here is a printable shopping trail of our Parkersburg & Marietta Partners. As you drive along you might just see some other shops that catch your eye! Click Here for Printable Map! Starting on the Southside: 1. Kreinik Specialty Threads 708 Gihon Road,…
Each year the Blennerhassett Museum hosts a grand display of holiday trees on the first and second floors of the museum. Each tree is uniquely decorated to pay tribute to our heritage as Americans. Here is the complete listing of trees on display for 2018. A Walk in the Woods – Friends of Blennerhassett Let…
A weekend spent in Greater Parkersburg this holiday season will prove to be a delightful escape for your family. It’s the perfect time to unplug and reconnect over memories that will last a lifetime. Cozy into a plush seat at one of our historic theaters and enjoy a live musical or theatrical performance. “Ooh” and…
The leaves are starting to change and sometimes it is just fun to get out and breath in the crisp autumn air, drink in the brilliant October skies and enjoy those around you. Here is a drive that will allow you and your family take in some of the areas while it is draped in…
Looking for a good tale of paranormal? Greater Parkersburg plays host to a number of haunted sites and tours each autumn. Tour historic hotels, bike through haunted tunnels, or take one of the most popular ghost tours in the nation! Haunted Parkersburg Ghost Tours (End of September-First Weekend in November) Downtown Parkersburg The Haunted Parkersburg…
The autumn months are the most magical to enjoy a riverboat cruise. The beautiful hues of red, green, and orange burst forth on every tree along the river banks. The Valley Gem Sternwheeler offers more than a dozen unique paddlewheel cruises for the entire family. It’s an experience that is difficult to duplicate. October 18,…
Take a class and learn something new. Wednesday evening I learned about, Charcuterie – the art of preparing and presenting a variety of cured and preserved meat products, from ham and bacon to sausages to pates. One of the great pleasures of working to promote tourism in our area is the opportunity I have to…
Once known as the “Island of Eden,” Blennerhassett Island Historical Park continues to be shrouded in mystery and romance after 200 years. This autumn the park will once again be transformed into a flame-lit world of the 18th-century when electricity is banished for the annual Mansion by Candlelight event on Oct. 11 and 12. Planning…
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