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WV Weekend: Taste of Parkersburg

April 29, 2018

Savor the flavor of the Mountain State with entertainment, wine, craft brews, and an eclectic mix of culinary offerings at the Annual Taste of Parkersburg on June 1! Begin your weekend by checking into the historic Blennerhassett Hotel. Suddenly rich from oil and natural gas in the late 1800s, Parkersburg, West Virginia flourished into a…

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9 CAN’T MISS SUMMER EVENTS IN GREATER PARKERSBURG

April 26, 2018

Summer is prime time in the Mid-Ohio Valley for getting out and about in our community. From kayaking the local waterways to mingling with friends at one of Parkersburg’s outstanding restaurants, there is something here for everyone. Plan your exciting summer weekend in the Greater Parkersburg area join us for one (or more) of our…

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Discover Your Treasure at Scots Marketplace

April 23, 2018

Landscaping, flowers, seeds and garden supplies… if that is what you think of when you think of Scots, you need to take a trip up to Scots Marketplace in Vienna, W.Va. When you walk in the door you will feel like you have stepped back in time to the local general store where everyone knows…

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5 of the Best Places to Hike

April 18, 2018

“The mountains are calling and I must go.” ~ John Muir Nothing rejuvenates the soul like a walk in the woods. Lace up your hiking boots and grab a walking stick, our trails are approachable for all skill levels and timeframes Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoor weather and new green foliage….

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Local Restaurant Feature: da Vinci’s

April 18, 2018

“It’s all about the people. If you take care of the people, they’ll take care of you. We’ve forged so many great relationships. I don’t just mean the customers,” Christine said, “I also care about our employees. If you take care of your employees, they’ll take care of you.” Greater Parkersburg is home to several top-notch…

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Five Things You May or May Not Know About Parkersburg, WV

April 4, 2018

Here are five fun facts you may or may not know about Parkersburg and Wood County! Find us on Facebook or Instagram @VisitPKB to share your fun facts about the area! 1. A Who’s Who List of People Born in Parkersburg Some of these include film actor Paul Dooley, U.S. federal judge Jon Jay Jackson…

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Off the Beaten Path Adventures

April 3, 2018

Whether kooky, spooky, or quirky, taking the path less traveled can be the best way to make your own history. Julia-Ann Square Historic District The Julia-Ann Square Historic District is filled with mansions that echo the newfound wealth of the 20th-century oil, gas and timber wealth. These were the homes of some of the most…

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Disc Golf: The Sport that is Exploding in Popularity

April 3, 2018

You won’t need a mulligan (second try) when choosing where to play disc golf after you’ve been to these local courses! Disc Golf is a great sport for the entire family! Disc golf is a sport that combines the world of regular golf and ultimate Frisbee. There are 18 holes where you try to land…

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10 Things You Must See This Spring in Greater Parkersburg

March 15, 2018

Spring is a refreshing time of year. The flowers are blooming, the trees are turning green, the air carries the promise of warm days to come and you and your family are anxious to get out of the house and shrug off that cabin fever. Here are ten things that are sure to get you…

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