Parkersburg, West Virginia Travel Information

Marietta and Belpre Founded in 1788, Marietta was the first organized settlement in the Northwest Territory. With its redbrick streets and cobblestone levee, this small but elegant city boasts Victorian architecture with... Marietta, OH

Marietta and Gallipolis, Ohio, and the Ohio River Region At the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, Congress passed the Ordinance of 1787, which opened up new land west and north of the Ohio River for settlement. A group of soldiers and officers from the R... Marietta, OH

Parkersburg, Ripley, and Spencer, West Virginia The Ohio River Valley sits at the western edge of the Mountain State, extending northward along the namesake river from Huntington to the Northern Panhandle. The valley was the site of some of the fir... Parkersburg, WV

Parkersburg, WV and Marietta, OH: Rollin' on the River You can find your marbles—plenty of them—as well as unbelievably life-like dolls, antiques, and a riverboat captain’s dream just a short way downriver. Of course, you’ll need to drive to these towns s... Parkersburg, WV

River Cities Historical Tour Along Route 2: Life Along the Mighty Ohio Meander south on Route 2 from Wheeling to Charleston on this mobile history lesson:several battles of the Revolutionary, French and Indian, and Civil wars were fought in the river cities. Oil barons a... Parkersburg, WV

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North Bend Rail-Trail (Distance: 1.3 mi) West Virginia’s showcase trail, the North Bend Rail Trail passes through spectacular wilderness settings and rural farmland, with several stops in small towns where artists fashion handblown glass. Wi...

Parkersburg, WV - Rail-Trails - length:70.1 mi

Island Road (Distance: 3.5 mi) A short, easy loop hike on the fifth largest island on the Ohio River. The 500-acre Blennerhassett Island is located near the confluence of the Ohio River and the Little Kanawha River. Blennerhassett ...

Parkersburg, WV - Hiking - length:1.5 mi

North Bend Rail - Trail (Distance: 4.0 mi) For a weekend getaway filled with small-town charm, wildlife, and beautiful natural scenery, there is no better place than the North Bend Rail-Trail. The North Bend Rail-Trail is a scenic excursion al...

Cairo, WV - Rail-Trails - length:69.1 mi

McDonough Trail Loop (Distance: 5.5 mi) The McDonough Trail passes through wetlands and a forested hillside. The refuge is a small 277-acre area managed for wildlife. The Vienna Department of Parks and Recreation oversees management. Wildli...

Vienna, WV - Hiking - length:2.1 mi

Veto Lake (Distance: 7.6 mi) Little pressure on a lake that is well off the beaten path. Veto Lake is a nice-looking body of water that appears larger than the stated 160 acres it is supposed to be. A boat ramp, a dock, and wheel...

Parkersburg, OH - Fishing - length:unknown

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South Hills South Hills Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6442 yards, par 71 2.0 miles from center of Parkersburg, West Virginia

Worthington Worthington Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6106 yards, par 71 2.4 miles from center of Parkersburg, West Virginia

Minibel Minibel Golf Course Public, 9 holes 1010 yards, par 27 4.0 miles from center of Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg Parkersburg Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6530 yards, par 72 5.2 miles from center of Parkersburg, West Virginia

Oxbow Oxbow Golf & Country Club Public, 18 holes 6558 yards, par 71 5.8 miles from center of Parkersburg, West Virginia

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