Location: Parkersburg
Top Things to do in Parkersburg
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Parkersburg is a city in and the county seat of Wood County, West Virginia, United States. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers, it is the state's third-largest city and the largest city in the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna metropolitan area. The population was 31,492 at the 2010 census. Its peak population was 44,797 in 1960. The city is about 14 miles south of Marietta, Ohio.
Restaurants in Parkersburg
1. The Escape Room WV
2. Mulberry Lane Country Store
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
3. Planet X Laser Tag And Arcade
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come battle your friends in our 2,000 sq ft laser tag arena, play the latest arcade games & win exciting prices from our redemption center.
4. Smoot Theater
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Enjoy unforgettable entertainment in this restored 1926 vaudeville house-the Grand Lady of downtown Parkersburg. Artists of national and international prominence as well as local artists can be found on the Smoot's stage.
5. Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
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4.5 based on 332 reviews
Located on a small island in the Ohio River, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park features a Palladian mansion on the island and museum of regional history located in Parkersburg. This unique state park is visited by 40,000 people each year. This historical park is accessed by a sternwheeler riverboat from Point Park on 2nd Street in Parkersburg. Once on the island, visitors may enjoy tours of the grounds and mansion and horse-drawn carriage rides. Tours are offered when the park is open, from May through the last weekend of October. Hours vary throughout the season. Call ahead to confirm details.
Reviewed By Memoryforalifetime
A WONDERFUL historical adventure! We visited this historical “diamond” several years ago and still enjoy reminiscing about this beautiful island that holds such an intriguing and personal story of the Blennerhassett family and their experiences on the island! The ferry ride to the island is a unique way to travel to and arrive on this tranquil island for a delightful and educational tour of the mansion and also to enjoy a wonderfully informative wagon ride tour of the island! We followed our first visit with a return visit a few years later to take our parents knowing they would enjoy this unique and unforgettable experience as well! The story revealed about this island will prick your adventurous spirit as you envision the family who lived here and participated in such an exciting and “secret” story that was so significant as a piece of history for our country!
6. J & M's Used Bookstore
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
7. Fort Boreman Park
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4.5 based on 114 reviews
Located two miles from downtown Parkersburg, the park features a partially reconstructed Union Civil War fortification,trenches, interpretive signage, picnic shelters, nature trail and spectacular views of Parkersburg and the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers.
Reviewed By D1201YKdavidg - Staunton, United States
Very nice local park with view and historical markers. Well maintained, and recently improved walkways. Especially nice early morning when it is clear. Keep up the great work.
8. Julia-Ann Historic District Walking Tour
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Step into the past with a self-guided walking tour of Victorian grandeur through the Julia-Ann Square District. These were the homes of some of the most influential figures in West Virginia’s early history. Note: Homes are not open to the general public except for Special Garden and Christmas home tours. Pickup a free walking guide at the Greater Parkersburg CVB office.
9. Parkersburg Art Center
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
A taste of Soho. Visit our dynamic,contemporary gallery to see regional and national works of art. The Art Center features exhibitions, classes, guided tours,gift shop, special events and facility rentals.
Reviewed By sueellenw519 - Parkersburg, United States
The Art Center changes its art displays on a rotating basis and features local artists, and up and coming artists. But their 3rd floor is open for private event rentals, and I've attended several events in that space, most recently a wedding reception!
10. WineTree Vineyards
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
WineTree Vineyards is a family owned and operated Farm Winery near Parkersburg, WV. We offer a wide selection of wines; whites, reds, dry, semi-sweet, sweet and several unique varieties and blends. Our vineyard was planted in 2007 and produces wonderful grapes for our wines. We are approximately one mile from I-77, a major roadway in our state. Our farm has a tent covered patio in the warmer months, where visitors can sit and enjoy our wines and the quaint country setting. When you visit you can tour our Winery or hike up to the vineyard and walk in the rows of vines. We hope you can visit us and wish you safe voyages!
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