Wheeling Attractions
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.
Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum
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.
All values are in United States Dollars
Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum
144 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003-5158
United States
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
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Annual pass or membership | $ 15.00 |
| Adult | $ 9.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 7.50 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
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Point Overlook Museum
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.
West Virginia Independence Hall Museum
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
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Wheeling Park
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.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
