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Wheeling Convention
& Visitors Bureau 1401 Main Street Wheeling, WV 26003 1-800-828-3097 |
Spring Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 8:30a-4:30p
Saturday: 10a-3p
Sunday: 12p-4p
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 View Separately  Close2200 Market St. Open free to the public ARTWORKS around town is a unique Gallery-Art Center in Historic Centre Market, Wheeling, featuring regional artists exhibiting fine art and craft media, greeting cards, digital art & photography. Monthly,First Friday, Receptions (5-9 pm) feature special exhibits, Monthly,Third Friday, Coffeehouses |
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View Separately Close (Capitol Music Hall) 304.233.7709 Please Visit www.CapitolTheatreWheeling.com for up to date information The Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau is the new owner of the historic Capitol Music Hall. “This is an historic day for our community and we are proud to be re-opening a building that houses so many memories,” said Frank O’Brien, executive director of the Wheeling-Ohio County CVB. “The reputation of the Capitol Music Hall is nothing short of legendary,” O’Brien continued. “We are excited to fill the building with the same enthusiasm and life that it portrayed when its doors opened over 80 years ago.” The Wheeling CVB and its Board of Directors believe this investment will enhance tourism for the downtown region. According to CVB Board President Hydie Friend, funds invested into the Capitol Music Hall are a result of tourists who have and will visit the Friendly City. She noted that the Capitol Music Hall will be a crucial component of the city’s ability to continue to attract such visitors. The Capitol will be a premier venue for National touring acts such as comedians, Broadway shows, concerts, theater productions, and operas. The theater will also be available for rental by local groups for events such as movies, Festival of Lights concerts, and dance recitals. The Wheeling Symphony will be proud to call the Capitol Music Hall home. The theater will be operated by the Wheeling Municipal Auditorium Board, the current operator of Wesbanco Arena. According to a study conducted by the *Economics Research Associates (ERA), the re-opening of the Capitol Music Hall will have an economic impact of more than $5.5 million, create 65 new spin-off jobs with an estimated $1.3 million dollar annual payroll, and generate more than $174,000 in new tax revenue. The Capitol Music Hall along with Wesbanco Arena and the Heritage Port Amphitheater creates an entertainment venue portfolio that is second to none in the region. These three venues will enable a year-round coordinated approach to producing top notch entertainment. These events will attract visitors to our city and will enhance the quality of life of current residents. Immediate renovations to the interior will ensure the building is modernized and meets current code standards. The partnership plans to restore the building to maintain its architectural integrity. Mayor Andy McKenzie says, “A re-opened Capitol Music Hall is a community project that is a positive step in the revitalization of Downtown and we are pleased to see these agencies working together for the good of our community.” Capitol Theatre Programming Strategy
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View Separately Close 2200 Market Street There was once a time when every city had a market house. Bustling with activity and color, they were rich community places, central to urban life of the late nineteenth century. Today, Centre Wheeling's two Market Houses remain such places. A trip to Centre Market is like a step back in time. Welcome back the good old days, when friendliness, quality and value were the hallmark of good business. Here at Centre Market, we continue that century-old tradition. |
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View Separately Close 810 Main St., Wheeling, WV 26003 Experience yesteryear in one of the nation's most outstanding Victorian structures. The magnificently restored 1892 Queen Anne townhouse boasting its many original opulent features, is open for guided tours and tea May through December. Check the website or call for details. The unique gift shoppe is open year round. (See shopping section.) |
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View Separately Close 109 Edgington Lane Chose Frederick’s Day Spa Salon to enjoy a day of pampering. Our friendly and highly trained staff will welcome you to our warm and beautiful salon, where you can enjoy many services to pamper you from your head to your toes. Bring a friend or two and make it a Pamper Party. Fredericks is the area’s largest salon and day spa. We are able to accommodate individuals to larger groups. Visit our web site to see all the services we offer.
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View Separately Close Route 88 North See 50 species of animals nestled in 30 acres of woodlands. The zoo features a 1-1/2 mile train ride through the zebra and ostrich exhibit, plus bald eagles, cranes and turtles in the Wetlands exhibit. See kangaroos and feed lorikeets in the Outback Exhibit. The zoo also has many rare and endangered species including an ocelot, Komodo dragons, lemurs, spectacled bears, tamarin monkeys, wild African dogs, and red pandas. Visitors can pet domestic animals at the barn and enjoy hands-on activities in the Discovery Lab. The Benedum Theater presents laser and multimedia shows. Also features the state's largest 0-gauge model train display. |
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View Separately Close Heritage Port is a premier destination in Wheeling,WV. It is the site for festivals, concerts, Waterfront Wednesdays, Movie Night and holds beautiful views of the Suspension Bridge and the Ohio River. There is a park to play at, monuments to view and places to sit and relax. If you would like to use Heritage Port for an event call 304.233.7000 and ask for Sonya, she will let you know if the date is available. Check out the schedule of events for the Heritage Port at www.wheelingevents.org. |
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View Separately Close P.O.Box 6338, Wheeling, WV 26003 Travel U.S. 40 in Ohio County to follow West Virginia's All-American Road and experience family-friendly sites, including museums, outdoor recreation along heritage bicycle trails, city parks, two national historic landmarks, eleven historic dsitricts containing exceptional examples of residential and commercial architecture and historic bridges, unique shopping and dining experiences. |
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View Separately Close Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV 26003 Nature exploration and outdoor fun await visitors at this hands-on facility. Attractions include the A.B. Brooks Discovery Trail System, Children's Awareness Area, Earth Trek Exhibit Hall, and Corson Wildflower and Butterfly Gardens. From tipi stays to maple sugaring, the Schrader Center offers seasonal events for nature lovers of all ages. |
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View Separately Close 2118 Market Street, Wheeling, WV Dozens of hit plays are staged each season at this church-turned-theater, located in the historic Centre Market district of Wheeling. Performances include comedy, drama, fantasy and farce. When live theater is not in production, Towngate Cinema presents critically acclaimed films on the biggest screen around! |
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View Separately Close 1330 National Rd., Wheeling, WV Public programs include art exhibitions, jazz concerts, wine tasting and cabarets. Workshops, classes and summer day camps provide children and adults a chance to experience the visual arts. Dance and fitness studios offer classes for all ages in everything from ballet to belly dance. Call today for a class schedule. |
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View Separately Close Route 88 North, Wheeling, WV 26003 Oglebay is a year-round resort with 1,700 acres of exceptional beauty and abundant recreational activities for the entire family. The 265-room Wilson Lodge at Oglebay offers overnight accommodations and fine dining, plus Oglebay has 50 cottages. Oglebay is also a golfer's paradise with 72 holes of golfing including the newest course designed by Arnold Palmer and a classic course designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr. The gardens at Oglebay feature seasonal floral displays from April through October, and in November and December, Oglebay glows with the Winter Festival of Lights, America's largest light show.Oglebay also has seven specialty shops, downhill skiing, stables, tennis, fishing, pedal boating, swimming, environmental educational center, the Mansion Museum, and a 30-acre zoo. |
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View Separately Close www.cmovkids.org 1000 Main St. On the corner of 10th and Main Street in Wheeling, there is a small, but spirited place for kids. Peer in the windows and you will see children interacting with parents, grandparents, and each other. They are learning through hands-on play with puppets, blocks, costumes, glue, and so much more. You can see imaginations taking flight. Im talking about the Childrens Museum of the Ohio Valley, and would like to invite you to come visit us. What makes it such a special place? It allows children to take the lead, and gives us, the adults, a glimpse of the curiosity and creativity rampant in a childs mind. The Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley is an interactive, hands-on children's museum serving children 6 months to 12 years and their families. Exhibits change very four to six months. |
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View Separately Close The Burton Center Surrounded by landscaped lawns and seasonally changing gardens, the Mansion and Glass Museum depict Wheeling history from pioneer times through the Victorian era and feature 3,000 examples of Wheeling glass. Wymer's General Store & Sinclair Pharmacy include fascinating collections of Americana, taking guests back to a simpler time and place. |
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View Separately Close 1228 Market Street, Wheeling WV 26003 Rated America's #1 variety show. Enjoy the best in the 40's and 50's music. Classic country, bluegrass, gospel, 50's Rock & Roll and a memories of Elvis finale in every show. Presented at the restored Victoria Theater in downtown Wheeling. Showtime 7:00 pm every First Friday. We also offer WV legal gaming. Visit our website at www.victoria-theater.com.
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View Separately Close 1528 Market Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 Journey back in time to 1863, when Wheeling was in Virginia, a state ripped apart by the American Civil War. West Virginia was born in this building, now a National Historic Landmark, during the great conflict. This was the only territorial change resulting from America's greatest war. Audio tour and interpretive film available. Open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. |
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View Separately Close 1400 Main Street Visit Wheeling Artisan Center for the finest in handcrafted creations by West Virginia and regional artists. Shop for West Virginia Glass, pottery, jewelry, West Virginia food products, local interest books, fabric arts, souvenirs, and much more! This renovated industrial building with a three-story artium in the heart of downtown Wheeling is a tribute to this city's rich cultural heritage. |
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View Separately Close An Evolution: Yesterday's Rails...Today's Trails The great 1849 suspension bridge of Wheeling extended the National Road west, bringing people and goods to the city. At the northernmost navigable port on the Ohio River, overland routes, river traffic and railroads converged, attracting entrepreneurs and manufacturers of iron, steel, textiles, glass, tobacco and other goods. The railroads provided access to markets for Wheeling products. At one time as many as seven railroads served the city, including the Baltimore & Ohio, the Wheeling & Lake Erie, the Pittsburgh Wheeling & Kentucky, the Hempfield, the Panhandle, the Ohio River & Western and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Today, no railroads roll through Wheeling, and the long-familiar train whistle of yesterday is silent. In their place, the city of Wheeling has converted more than 13 miles of former railroad beds into an extraordinary trail experience. The Ohio River Trail runs north-south starting at the city line in South Wheeling and reaches the Pike Island Dam where the trail continues into Brooke County. In Wheeling’s 8.5-mile distance, the trail follows the river, passing many of the city’s industrial sites and crossing through Wheeling Heritage Port. Along the way, stop to read the historic signs, take in the National Historic Landmark Wheeling Suspension Bridge, and view the river traffic particularly as barges pass through the locks at Pike Island. The Wheeling Creek Trail runs east-west providing opportunities to cross the Hempfield Viaduct high above the creek and experience the Hempfield Tunnel. The trail begins in downtown connecting to the Ohio River Trail at Heritage Port and extends five miles to Elm Grove. The Wheeling Heritage Trails are an important element adding to Wheeling’s vitality. The Wheeling National Heritage Area preserves and celebrates the city’s dramatic setting, resources and history, including its role as the birthplace of the state of West Virginia during the Civil War. A National Heritage Area is a part of our country’s landscape that has been recognized by the United States Congress for its unique contribution to the American experience. For more information please go to www.wheelingheritagetrail.com |
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View Separately Close 1 South Stone St., Wheeling, WV 26003 Hotel Reservations Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center is a destination paradise with more than 2,150 of the most popular slot machines including Wheel Of Fortune, 63 BRAND NEW Table games; 20 live poker tables and 43 pit games, 151-room deluxe hotel accommodations, 550-seat showroom featuring live entertainment, meeting rooms, 4 restaurants and the thrill of live greyhound racing. Enjoy upscale dining at its best at The Pointe Steakhouse, casual fare overlooking the gaming action at the Breezeway Cafe', the newly renovated Islander Buffet, quick American-Grill choices and the Hershey's Creation Station at the Pirates Food Cove, delectable desserts and coffee at the new Starbucks and the Terrace Dining Room overlooking live greyhound racing. Open daily 24 hours a day. |
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View Separately Close Between 12th & 14th Streets on Market, Wheeling, WV 26003 304-907-0306
Since 1933 the Jamboree has been a staple in Wheeling, WV. The Wheeling Jamboree holds its weekly shows at various venues in the county based on seasonal and production needs. For ticket and performer information visitors should refer to our website(s).
For tickets or more information please call 304-907-0306 or visit our Web site at www.wheelingjamboree.org. |
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View Separately Close 1801 National Road, Wheeling, WV,26003 304.243.4085 Wheeling's first public park has provided recreation, relaxation and entertainment for people of all ages since 1925. Included on Wheeling Park's 406 acres are: golf, pedal boating, indoor and outdoor tennis, outdoor pool and waterslide, iceskating, playground, picnic sites and shelters, and and the White Palace with a restaurant and banquet hall. |
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View Separately Close The Wheeling Skatepark opened in 2007 located along the Heritage Trail in Elm Grove area beside the JB Chambers Complex. This is open to the public and welcome people of all ages to bring their skateboards and enjoy the skatepark. |
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View Separately Close 1025 Main St., Suite 811, Wheeling,WV 26003 Care to enjoy something delightful? The Wheeling Symphony provides quality symphonic and pops music with internationally and nationally acclaimed guest soloists that have included major artists of our time: Yehudi Menuhin, Arthur Rubenstein, Roberta Peters, Marian Anderson, Pinchas Zukerman, Itzhac Perlman, Yo-yo Ma, Richard Stolzman, Andre Watts, and the late Jean-Pierre Rampal, to name a few. Call today for details on our upcoming concerts! |
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View Separately Close The Wheeling-Ohio County Airport is a museum that demostrates Wheeling terminal manager Tom Tominack's and operations chief Jerry Anderson's great love of aviation history. There are murals and thousands of artifacts preserved and displayed throughout the terminal/museum. RT 5 Box 5 |
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Triadelphia, WV |
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View Separately Close Exit 10, just off I-70 "The 175,000-square-foot retail store has ample parking and is easily accessible to passing motorists. The Wheeling store features a 30-foot-tall replica mountain, a 12,000-square-foot trophy deer museum, a library of collectible firearms (http://www.cabelas.com/handguns-50th-anniversary-firearms.shtml ), an archery range, an African diorama and a 55,000-gallon aquarium that houses fish native to the local area. Cabela’s retail department includes camping (http://www.cabelas.com/camping-supplies.shtml ), archery (http://www.cabelas.com/archery.shtml ), hunting (http://www.cabelas.com/hunting.shtml ) and firearms, fishing (http://www.cabelas.com/fishing.shtml ) and fly fishing (http://www.cabelas.com/fly-fishing.shtml ), marine equipment, footwear (http://www.cabelas.com/footwear.shtml ), automotive and all-terrain vehicle, men’s and women’s casual apparel, camouflage apparel, furniture, gifts, the bargain cave, general store and a 180-seat restaurant." |
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Proctor, WV |
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View Separately Close RR#1, Box 122, Proctor, WV 26055 Two great shops in one! An educational and FUN Bee Farm plus Wooden Toy Shop. Learn how honey is made. Taste some Comb Honey. Play with a toy from your past! WV made gourmet foods, toys, dolls, beeswax candles, WV marbles, mustards, gifts and MORE! 40 miles south of Wheeling, 8 miles east of WV RT2 on Proctor Creek Road. Call first for hours, Scenic Route. |
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Moundsville, WV |
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View Separately Close 6th St. at Tomlinson A Victorian home, handicap accessible, housing an extensive display of glassware produced by the Fostoria Glass Company during its many years of operation, 1887 thru 1986. A convention, show, and auction is held every year the second weekend of June, Friday thru Sunday, open to the public, featuring Fostoria glassware. Open March-November, Wed. - Sat. 1-4 pm. Also by appointment. |
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View Separately Close 250 Trail Drive " 18 Hole Par 3 Golf Course " 18 Hole Miniature Golf Course " Olympic Size Outdoor Heated Pool " 6 1/2 Miles Hiking, Biking, Cross Country & Ski Trails " Cross Country Ski Equipment Rentals " Vacation Cabins " Park Is Open Year Round! (Some Facilities Summer Only. Call For More Information!) |
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View Separately Close 801 Jefferson Avenue Grave Creek Mound is one of the largest conical mounds constructed during the late Adena Period. Construction took place in successive stages from about 250-150 B.C. The mound and museum are open year round, Tuesday thru Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday Noon to 5pm. A small admission fee helps maintain the site. |
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View Separately Close In New Vrindaban Community, WV, south of Moundsville – Wheeling off Route 250 304-843-1812
The Palace features fifty varieties of marble and onyx, an antique French chandelier with rare Marie Antoinette crystals, and hand-carved teak wood furniture. Outside, there is a lotus flower pond, an award-winning rose garden, live peacocks, and a gift shop with many imported delights. There is ample parking space and wheelchair support. |
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View Separately Close 915 Second St. As seen on the Travel Channel and other national magazines, The Official Marx Toy Museum displays thousands of Marx toys from the 1930's through 1980...metal toys, trains, dollhouses, playsets, Johnny West, Big Wheels, and much more are all on display for you to take a walk down memory lane! Special features include a Life-size Western Town, Train Display, Transportation & Service Station Area, Hands On Toys, Factory Footage Film & Original Commercials, all in a Vintage 1950's decor, complete with Gift Shop and Snack Area. All 100% Handicap Accessible! |
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View Separately Close 4597 Noble St., Bellaire, OH 43906 Home of the largest private Lego collection! There are over 4 million bricks, 500 statues, and 1,000 Lego creations. We also have animatronics, robotics, and mosaics. Make sure to visit the Mission to Mars room. It's out of this world! Then stop in our gift shop. Come build with us! |
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View Separately Close 3200 Belmont St. 11 am - 3 pm or by appointment
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View Separately Close 144 Kruger Street A must see in Wheeling! The Museum features an impressive collection of thousands of toys and trains! Operating train layouts, frequently changing exhibits, a unique gift shop, ample free parking, and guided tours! Handicapped accessible. Call for hours and admission. Visit our website, www.ToyAndTrain.com! |
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