Wheeling was the site of the last battle of the American Revolution in 1782. Fort Henry was attacked by a force of 40 British soldiers and 260 Indians. The fort is marked by a memorial stone. The Wheeling Suspension Bridge, built in 1849, is considered to be one of the world's largest.
Of interest to adults and children alike, the Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum is a fun place to visit. Housed in a beautifully restored Victorian schoolhouse, the Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum has pretty much any toy ever invented. This museum has even been featured on CNN.
Address: Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum, 144 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV 26003-5158, United States
Phone: 1 (304) 242-8133, Fax: 1 (304) 242-1925
Hours:
January 2 to May 31: 9am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
June 1 to December 31: 9am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
A fantastic view awaits those who venture up to the Point Overlook Museum in Wheeling. From up high visitors are treated to a view over the city of Wheeling and the surrounding countryside. On a clear day you can see two states and twelve miles of the Ohio river.
Independence Hall Museum in Wheeling, West Virginia is noted not only for its fine collection of Civil War memorabilia but also for the architecture of the building. It is one of the few surviving examples of a style of building that later allowed skyscrapers to be built. Independence Hall Museum is part of the Civil War Discovery Trail.
Hours:
10am-4pm; Closed: Sun
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Wheeling Park is a great spot for an afternoon of fun all year round. On the site visitors will find a golf course, tennis domes, playgrounds, waterslides and an ice rink. Wheeling Park also has extensive picnic facilities and a ballroom.