Location: Wheeling
Top Things to do in Wheeling
What to do and see in Wheeling, West Virginia (WV): The Best Museums
Wheeling is a city in Ohio and Marshall counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located almost entirely in Ohio County, of which it is the county seat, it lies along the Ohio River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Wheeling was originally a settlement in the British colony of Virginia and later an important city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Wheeling was the first state capital of West Virginia. Due to its location along major transportation routes, including the Ohio River, National Road, and the B&O Railroad, Wheeling became a manufacturing center in the late nineteenth century. After experiencing the closing of factories and substantial population loss following World War II, Wheeling's major industries now include healthcare, education, law and legal services, entertainment and tourism, and energy.
Restaurants in Wheeling
1. Oglebay Institute Glass Museum
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4.5 based on 169 reviews
The museum displays glass items and has a demonstration area for glass blowers, cutters, and decorators.
Reviewed By jonesdf - Stafford, United States
Great history of Wheeling and the glass making industry. I had no idea that it was a popular place for glass factories. Great little museum that also explained how the colors are made for each piece. My favorite was watching a glassmaker make a Christmas ornament. The glass shop upstairs had some wonderful pieces for sale.
2. The Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
Housed in a restored Victorian school, The Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum boasts an impressive collection of tens of thousands toys and trains.
Reviewed By KathyC615
This museum is so much fun and contains so many toys from years ago. The owners are very pleasant and try to make your visit a fun adventure. The gift shop has some really neat and different items for sale at very reasonable prices.
3. Wheeling Artisan Center
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By DLS490 - Dagsboro, United States
After lunch at the River City Ale Works we went upstairs to the Artisan Center. What a great place to get a sense of Wheeling History and if you are into books this is the place for it. Also the gift shop features WV made products. There are also great displays of goods made by Wheeling Industries over the years. Such a neat place. I want to go back and spend more time here!
4. B&O Building
5. Oglebay Institute Mansion Museum
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By NEWYORKUSATraveler - Daniels, United States
For the history buffs, Oglebay Institute offers educational tours of the elegant estate of Cleveland industrialist Earl W. Oglebay, who purchased the mansion and surrounding acres in 1900 to serve as a summer home. The Mansion Museum was the first museum in West Virginia to be accredited by the American Association of Museums and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
6. The Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
