Parkersburg Attractions

The city of Parkersburg is a good city to visit for its wide variety of attractions including world famous Fenton Art Glass, museums, cultural events, and fine dining. Parkersburg is rich in history and the details of it can be found at the local museums. Nearby is North Bend State Park for those interested in outdoor pursuits.

Read More Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

Blennerhassett Island State Park is located in the environs of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Visitors first tour the museum and then take a sternwheeler paddle boat across to the island. Once there visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including picnicking, horse drawn carriages and bike riding. The Blennerhassett mansion is located on the island and all three levels of the home can be toured.


	Estate on Blennerhassett Island in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Tips: Mansion tour admission. Park admission free.

Facilities: Gift shop

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Read More Blennerhassett Museum

The Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History features a video about the Blennerhassetts and the history of the island, as well as displays of artifacts and tools dating to the island's ancient residents.

Hours:

January 1 to March 13: 11am-5pm; Sun: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue

March 14 to April 30: 11am-5pm; Sun: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Mon

May 1 to June 5: 9am-5pm; Sun: 11am-6pm; Sat: 11am-6pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Mon, Mon

June 6 to September 5: 10am-5pm; Sun: 11am-6pm; Sat: 10am-6pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Mon, Mon, Mon

September 6 to October 30: 10am-5pm; Sun: 11am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Mon, Mon, Mon, Mon

October 31 to December 18: 11am-5pm; Sun: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Mon, Mon, Mon, Mon, Mon

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Read More Parkersburg Art Center

The lifeblood of arts and culture in Parkersburg, West Virginia is the Art Center. This facility frequently hosts art exhibitions along with a wide variety of other cultural events. The Center also runs an informative and well renowned educational program.

Address: Parkersburg Art Center, 725 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101-4628, United States
Phone: 1 (304) 485-3859, Fax: 1 (304) 485-3850

Hours:

10am-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Tue

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Estate on Blennerhassett Island in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, Parkersburg