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7 places you didn’t know you could take your pooch to play

Get out in the West Virginia wilderness, and get a little closer to man’s best friend. Here are 7 adventures

Lucky Day? Roll the dice. Or pick a card. Or…

Entertainment is a sure bet in West Virginia, with games galore at 5 casinos. From blackjack and bingo to penny

Summer “school” is funner school

Just because school’s out doesn’t mean you can’t keep learning cool and interesting things. Here are some activities that are

5 best ways to cool off in WV

It’s a hot summer this year in West Virginia! But when summer heats up, we also have lots of ways

4 most cycle-savvy cities and streets in WV

When it comes to cycling, these West Virginia cities know how to share the road. Pedal through town to explore

5 most oddball museums

Some of the Mountain State’s museums have some … let’s say … “offbeat” memorabilia. Here are 5 museums that have

7 heroic stories behind WV’s war memorials and markers

West Virginia has a fascinating military history, even longer than the life of the state itself. The French and Indian

Meet the real busy bees behind your mountain honey

For a real sweet taste of mountain flavor, head straight to the source for some fresh, flavorful honey. Did you

Night Time Zip Line

Night time zip lining.

Children’s Nature Program

Topic discussed: Eagles

Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series: Miller, Smith & Mazure

Concessions open at 5:30pm Concert starts at 7pm **Bring your own chairs**

Thriller Thursday

Why wait for the weekend to have fun? Get started early with Thriller Thursdays! Make plans with your friends to spend three thrilling hours with us that you won’t soon forget! You will receive a 90-minute guided tour full of historic and paranormal information, and then have an opportunity to roam the halls on your own. For ages 15 and older.

Penitentiary Photography Tour

$100/person Photography License Agreement available Introducing West Virginia Penitentiary’s Photography Tour! This is not a guided tour, you will be roaming at your own pace and leisure after a brief walk-through. The gate will be opened approximately 15 minutes prior to the tour time for check-in. Each photographer is responsible for their own equipment, and is required to sign a waiver/agreement upon check-in. June, July, and August you will be sharing the facility with tour groups. We ask that you refrain from blocking doors and pathways, and keep the floor clear of equipment that may cause a hazard to guests. During your photography tour, you will be allowed access to areas that are not accessible to the public on a regular basis. The areas that are available during a photography tour are as follows: (a map is available upon request) The Sugar Shack The Boiler Room The Infirmary The Psych Ward North and South recreation yards North Hall and New Wall (cell blocks) Visitation Kitchen and Cafeteria You do not have to be a professional photographer to take advantage of this opportunity. We welcome professionals, amateurs, artists, and everyone in between! You may bring drinks and snacks, NO ALCOHOL. Please pick up and dispose of your mess. There is no heat or air conditioning throughout our facility. The building will be extremely HOT in the summer and extremely COLD in the winter. Please dress according to the weather! We will NOT postpone due to rain, this is a rain-or-shine event. Tickets are Non-Refundable and MUST be purchased online. Online ticket sales end at 9:00pm EST the evening before a scheduled photography tour to notify staff to be on hand. *We offer a Group Rate for schools and students. *Special pricing for filming Please call 304-845-6200 for Pricing and Details.

Penitentiary Ghost Adventures

Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents…..Book your Saturday night with us for Ghost Adventures! Tour the facility with a guide for a 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own. See who you can find “living” in the Sugar Shack or North Hall, look for patients in the psych ward, or try to sit in a cell – we dare you! Bring a friend, bring all your friends or come by yourself! We require that each person respect the facility and other investigators attending the event. For ages 18 and older only.

Penitentiary Ghost Adventures

Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents…..Book your Saturday night with us for Ghost Adventures! Tour the facility with a guide for a 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own. See who you can find “living” in the Sugar Shack or North Hall, look for patients in the psych ward, or try to sit in a cell – we dare you! Bring a friend, bring all your friends or come by yourself! We require that each person respect the facility and other investigators attending the event. Ages 18 and older only.

Penitentiary Ghost Adventures

Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents…..Book your Saturday night with us for Ghost Adventures! Tour the facility with a guide for a 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own. See who you can find “living” in the Sugar Shack or North Hall, look for patients in the psych ward, or try to sit in a cell – we dare you! Bring a friend, bring all your friends or come by yourself! We require that each person respect the facility and other investigators attending the event. 18 and older.

Twilight Penitentiary Tours

Hours: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Price: $30/person ages 13 and older. Come spend the twilight hours with us, and get a THRILL of a lifetime!! You will receive a 90-minute guided tour full of historic and paranormal information, and then have an opportunity to roam the halls on your own.

Twilight Penitentiary Tours

Hours: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Price: $30/person ages 13 and older. Come spend the twilight hours with us, and get a THRILL of a lifetime!! You will receive a 90-minute guided tour full of historic and paranormal information, and then have an opportunity to roam the halls on your own.

Twilight Penitentiary Tours

Hours: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Price: $30/person ages 13 and older Come spend the twilight hours with us, and get a THRILL of a lifetime!! You will receive a 90-minute guided tour full of historic and paranormal information, and then have an opportunity to roam the halls on your own.

Twilight Penitentiary Tours

7pm – 10pm $30/person 13 and older Come spend the twilight hours with us, and get a THRILL of a lifetime!! You will receive a 90-minute guided tour full of historic and paranormal information, and then have an opportunity to roam the halls on your own.

Biggest, craziest ice creams to cool down with

Take your ice cream game up a notch or 2! Nothing pairs better with a hot summer’s day than a

Best of July in WV

Summer is just now heating up! Here is a sampling of some of the great events taking place in the

Offbeat ideas for solo travelers in the mountains

Looking for solo travel ideas that aren’t run-of-the-mill? Just change your approach! Traveling by yourself can be liberating. And it

8 top family summer vacations in the mountains

Who needs the beach when you have miles upon miles of outdoor recreation and beauty? Here are some of the

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (Weirton)

6 wildest WV fair traditions

You haven’t seen wild till you’ve been to a fair in the Wild, Wonderful West Virginia. Our old-fashioned fairs in

June Insta-greats

  This June brought out some of the things we love most about Wild, Wonderful West Virginia. Vibrant arts and

Best of June in WV

Here is just a sampling of some of the fun and exciting events this month in the Mountain State: 1.

Comfort Inn

Baymont Inn and Suites offers 79 guest rooms, 12 whirlpool suites, meeting space to accommodate up to 35 guests, indoor

4th of July Celebration

Grand Vue Park will be once again hosting a Fourth of July Celebration. Join the Park for a day of family fun. There will be a flag hunt and prize giveaway. This is where you look for flags around the park and attached to each flag is some sort of a prize- you may get lucky and get a free stay in one of our new treehouses. We will have a special zipline tour day. We will also be hosting a Red, White and Blue 5k. Events will be going on all day- come join Grand Vue Park.

7 best free family activities in WV

Adventure abounds in the hills of West Virginia— and lots of it is free! In West Virginia, families can enjoy

West Virginia Day Celebration

Join the I70W Welcome Center Staff as we celebrate 153 years of West Virginia Statehood. Enjoy cake, giveaways, and grilled hotdogs. Interact with our local tourism experts. A West Virgina experience for all generations!

Grand Vue Park Mountain Bike Challenge

Think you have what it takes? Put your trail riding skills to the test in the Grand Vue Park Mountain Bike Challenge, open to all ages! This race is sanctioned by the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA) and will include races in three classes: Expert, Sport and Beginner. All classes will start at the Red Barn at 12:00pm: Expert Class - 23 miles Sport Class - 16 miles Beginner Class - 8 miles The trails of Grand Vue Park consist of 20 miles of single track and portions of our 4 miles of double track. Experience the rolling hills and spectacular views of Grand Vue Park. The first 200 racers registered will receive a race t-shirt, pint glass, camping and bike wash.

Panhandle Party

7 ziplines that’ll make you want to fly in WV

Our state packs more thrills into its hills than any place else! Explore the excitement from the skies. Since there

Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort

4 Unexpected Finds Along WV’s Country Roads

We all know the song that leads our Almost Heaven dreaming, a familiar tune celebrating 50 years of success in

Meet the Roaming Gnome here in the mountains!

Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome is touring West Virginia! Have you seen a tiny bearded fellow in town? From late April to

Trailhead Grille

This ol’ barn: Tuck in for the night

Get a quaint taste of simple life on the farm— without all the work. Renting rustic, historic barns in West

Photography Tour

West Virginia Penitentiary

Twilight Tour

7:00pm – 10:00pm (3 hours) $30 per person Up to 30 people may attend this event. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AGES 13 YEARS AND OLDER* Paranormal License Agreement In response to the number of requests from the "under 18" age group wanting to be part of a paranormal event, we have added Twilight Tours for all individuals 13 years and older! Enjoy an evening at the prison during the Twilight hours of selected Fridays and Saturdays! Plan a night out with your friends or alone (if you dare). Bring your flashlight, camera, and equipment, and walk the halls of what was once the bloodiest institution in the nation. Participants will take a 90-minute guided tour of the facility and then have some time to investigate the facility on their own. Individuals must be 13 years of age or older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Twilight Tour

7:00pm – 10:00pm (3 hours) $30 per person Up to 30 people may attend this event. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AGES 13 YEARS AND OLDER* Paranormal License Agreement In response to the number of requests from the "under 18" age group wanting to be part of a paranormal event, we have added Twilight Tours for all individuals 13 years and older! Enjoy an evening at the prison during the Twilight hours of selected Fridays and Saturdays! Plan a night out with your friends or alone (if you dare). Bring your flashlight, camera, and equipment, and walk the halls of what was once the bloodiest institution in the nation. Participants will take a 90-minute guided tour of the facility and then have some time to investigate the facility on their own. Individuals must be 13 years of age or older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Brewing up in 2016: 10 new breweries & events to try

West Virginia’s craft beer business is booming! Here are 7 new breweries and 3 new events to watch for this

Whitegate Cemetery

Fostoria Glass Museum

Glen Dale to Moundsville Rail Trail

Strand Theatre

Rosby’s Rock

Take the trail less traveled— really less traveled!

Have you ever paddled a water trail? Water trails (also called blueways) are river or lake routes for small, non-motorized

Mother’s Day Craft Fair

Join us for crafts, food, bake sale, and a silent auction table.

36th Annual Fostoria Glass Convention, Elegant Glass Show and Sale

JOINING THE SHOW AGAIN ARE DEALERS FROM THE IMPERIAL GLASS CLUB AND MOON & STARS CLUB The Show is in the Moundsville Center Building located at the Historic West Virginia Penitentiary, thru the gate at 901 Eighth St., Moundsville, West Virginia (Across from the Delf Norona Museum) Featuring glassware by Fostoria, Imperial, Morgantown, Cambridge, Heisey, Moon and Stars & others including D.G. Premier Friday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission $10 Saturday 11a.m. - 4 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Show Admission $5 (Special Speaker @ 2 p.m.) Glass Auction Saturday, 5:00 p.m. (Preview 4:00 p.m.) For more information, contact Ralph (304) 845-9188 Flea Market Sunday, 8:00 a.m. Admission $7.50 FREE Flea Market admission after 10:00 a.m. For Flea Market information, contact Clara (304) 845-3897 For further show information, contact FGSA, (304) 845-9188 or Chuck Hill (304) 242-3176 or cj_glass@comcast.net Complete information at www.fostoriaglass.org Benefitting the Fostoria Glass Museum

1st Annual Indian Run, 5K or 10K

Join us for the 1st Annual Indian Run, 5K or 10K The cost is $25 for adults and $15 for youth.

Penitentiary Ghost Tours

11pm - 6am $65/person 18 and older Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents?…..Book your Saturday night with us for Ghost Adventures! Enjoy an informative 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own.

Penitentiary Twilight Tours

7pm - 10pm $30/person 13 and older Come spend the twilight hours with us, and get a THRILL of a lifetime!! You will receive a 90-minute guided tour full of historic and paranormal information, and then have an opportunity to roam the halls on your own.

Penitentiary Twilight Tours

7pm - 10pm $30/person 13 and older Come spend the twilight hours with us, and get a THRILL of a lifetime!! You will receive a 90-minute guided tour full of historic and paranormal information, and then have an opportunity to roam the halls on your own.

Penitentiary Photography Tour

10:00am - 2:00pm;The 3rd Monday of the month April - November $100/person Photography License Agreement available Introducing West Virginia Penitentiary's Photography Tour! This is not a guided tour, you will be roaming at your own pace and leisure after a brief walk-through. The gate will be opened approximately 15 minutes prior to the tour time for check-in. Each photographer is responsible for their own equipment, and is required to sign a waiver/agreement upon check-in. June, July, and August you will be sharing the facility with tour groups. We ask that you refrain from blocking doors and pathways, and keep the floor clear of equipment that may cause a hazard to guests. During your photography tour, you will be allowed access to areas that are not accessible to the public on a regular basis. The areas that are available during a photography tour are as follows: (a map is available upon request) The Sugar Shack The Boiler Room The Infirmary The Psych Ward North and South recreation yards North Hall and New Wall (cell blocks) Visitation Kitchen and Cafeteria You do not have to be a professional photographer to take advantage of this opportunity. We welcome professionals, amateurs, artists, and everyone in between! You may bring drinks and snacks, NO ALCOHOL. Please pick up and dispose of your mess. There is no heat or air conditioning throughout our facility. The building will be extremely HOT in the summer and extremely COLD in the winter. Please dress according to the weather! We will NOT postpone due to rain, this is a rain-or-shine event. Tickets are Non-Refundable and MUST be purchased online. Online ticket sales end at 9:00pm EST the evening before a scheduled photography tour to notify staff to be on hand. *We offer a Group Rate for schools and students. *Special pricing for filming Please call 304-845-6200 for Pricing and Details.

Ohio Valley Soap Box Derby Kids Day

Kids Day Saturday! Kids Day is for any boy or girl between the ages of 7-19 and their parents or mentor who are interested in finding out more about the Ohio Valley Soap Box Derby Race to be held on May 21, 2016 in Glen Dale, West Virginia. There will be cars on display and information about the race.

Birding Trail Hike with Woody Yoder

Woody Yoder will lead a series of trail walks to investigate the Bluebird activity in the parks 23 Bluebird boxes.

Birding Trail Hike with Woody Yoder

Woody Yoder will lead a series of trail walks to investigate the Bluebird activity in the parks 23 Bluebird boxes.

Redroots with The Elson’s as Opening Act

On May 13th The Elson's open for Redroots at the Strand Theatre in Moundsville, West Virginia. Advance tickets are on sale at Take a Bow Dance Centre (located in the Sanford center on 3rd Street in Moundsville) from 4pm-7pm, Monday-Thursday. For more information, please call 304-280-6662.

This ol’ barn: I do’s with mountain magic

Looking for a truly magical venue for your big day? One where you can see the stars and feel the

7 jaw-dropping horseback riding adventures in WV

Trek the mountains the same way the settlers did— by horseback. Many mountain trails are only used for horseback rides,

A family spring break in Almost Heaven

West Virginia has all of the ingredients for a memorable spring break. Here are some great mountain getaway ideas: 1.

First Annual Quilt Show

Seams Sew Snugly Quilt Marshall County Quilt Guild. 9am - 6pm April 8th & 9th, 9am - 3pm April 10th. There will be a quilt show, craft tables, lunch, Chinese auction and demonstrations.

Ghost Adventures

Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents?…..Book your Saturday night with us for Ghost Adventures! Enjoy an informative 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own. Hours are 11pm - 6am; Cost is $65/person 18 and older.

Penitentiary Photography Tour

10:00am - 2:00pm;The 3rd Monday of the month April - November $100/person Photography License Agreement available Introducing West Virginia Penitentiary's Photography Tour! This is not a guided tour, you will be roaming at your own pace and leisure after a brief walk-through. The gate will be opened approximately 15 minutes prior to the tour time for check-in. Each photographer is responsible for their own equipment, and is required to sign a waiver/agreement upon check-in. June, July, and August you will be sharing the facility with tour groups. We ask that you refrain from blocking doors and pathways, and keep the floor clear of equipment that may cause a hazard to guests. During your photography tour, you will be allowed access to areas that are not accessible to the public on a regular basis. The areas that are available during a photography tour are as follows: (a map is available upon request) The Sugar Shack The Boiler Room The Infirmary The Psych Ward North and South recreation yards North Hall and New Wall (cell blocks) Visitation Kitchen and Cafeteria You do not have to be a professional photographer to take advantage of this opportunity. We welcome professionals, amateurs, artists, and everyone in between! You may bring drinks and snacks, NO ALCOHOL. Please pick up and dispose of your mess. There is no heat or air conditioning throughout our facility. The building will be extremely HOT in the summer and extremely COLD in the winter. Please dress according to the weather! We will NOT postpone due to rain, this is a rain-or-shine event. Tickets are Non-Refundable and MUST be purchased online. Online ticket sales end at 9:00pm EST the evening before a scheduled photography tour to notify staff to be on hand. *We offer a Group Rate for schools and students. *Special pricing for filming Please call 304-845-6200 for Pricing and Details.

Ghost Adventures

Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents?…..Book your Saturday night with us for Ghost Adventures! Enjoy an informative 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own. Hours are 11pm - 6am. Cost: $65/person18 and older.

Mike Facciani in Concert

Turn back the hands of time! Legendary love songs & the men who made them famous! Michael Facciani, "The Modern Voice of Robert Goulet" April 8th, 7PM at The Strand Theatre 811 5th Street Moundsville, WV $15 General Admission Tickets, available at FRAME & FORTUNES and MOUNDSVILLE PHARMACY. More information available by calling 304-845-3009

Appearance of Lord Ramachandra Festival

Appearance of Lord Ramachandra; Fast till sunset on Friday.

4th Annual Princess Tea

Come join your favorite princesses for a day of fun, games, refreshments, and cookies!! Party or Sunday dress attire is encouraged for everyone, you can even arrive dressed as your favorite princess! This year your little princess will visit with each of our princesses, visit the "Sparkle Station", and enjoy a special surprise guest! Please bring your own camera to capture each greeting and smile from your little one. Play games with the princesses, and watch as your child parades down our indoor "Main Street" with all the princesses! Refreshments and snacks will be available! Admission: $20.00/Child Ages 12 and under; $5.00 for Each Accompanying Adult *This event is being held at the Training Center located through the North Wagon Gate entrance on 8th Street. *There will be no tickets sold at the door, so be sure to reserve your tickets NOW! *Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Wild & Wonderful Lock13 Riverfest

Johnny Sias Championship-Disc Golf Tournament

“Johnny Sias is one of the greatest putters to have ever played the game. He has won countless events on the PDGA tour and was one of the most dominant players in the game during the 1980s, capping off the decade with an exciting World’s Championship title in 1986! His demeanor, conduct, and sportsmanship are an example to all that play. Johnny, with his wife, Adele, also volunteered to handle the membership function of the PDGA, without recognition or compensation. The PDGA may not have survived in the early years without their assistance. Together they set the standard, bringing integrity to the PDGA with their tireless work.” Courtesy of PDGA.com Johnny is Mr. West Virginia Disc Golf. He is the only person from the state to have won a World Disc Golf Championship let alone three. He has designed dozens of courses over his career. He is a mentor to anyone who is willing to listen and learn. He is a great man and I’m proud to call him my friend. A Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) B Tier Tournament & West Virginia Disc Golf Association (WVDGA) Tour Series Event.

Pre-Netflix nostalgia: “A night at the movies” the old-time way

Long before binge-watching seasons of TV shows and screens asking “Are You Still Watching?” there were dozens of drive-in movie

Oglebay Institute’s 62nd Annual Antiques Show and Sale

This annual show is sponsored by the Mansion Museum Committee, a volunteer organization whose mission is to raise funds for the support of the museum and the expansion of its collection. Show Features include Americana, Glass, Stoneware, Furniture, Jewelry, Silver, Quilts, Books, Sculpture, China, Fine Arts, Ceramics, Lighting, Toys and more! Oglebay Resort ANTIQUES SHOW OVERNIGHT PACKAGE Package includes: • Lodging on Friday & Saturday • Mountaineer Buffet Breakfast Saturday & Sunday • Use of indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna & fitness center • Dessert Party & preview of Antiques Show on Friday • Daily admissions to show, Mansion Museum and Glass Museum Call 800-624-6988 to book.

Christmas in November WinterFest

200 high quality crafters set up booths inside Wheeling's WesBanco Arena. It is a wonderful way to get you and your family in a holiday mood. Beautiful handmade items, some truly one of a kind, are available for purchase as reasonable prices. Make sure you put Wheeling's Christmas in November at WesBanco Arena on your things to do this coming holiday season, you will be glad you did.

Oglebay’s Winter Festival of Lights

The Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights, which began in 1985, has grown into one of the nation’s largest holiday light

OglebayFest

It's the biggest Octoberfest in the Ohio Valley with plenty of crafts, food, entertainment and fun. "Oglebayfest is Wheeling's Homecoming," Oglebay's Director of Park Operations John Hargleroad said. While most festival's focus of German beer, food and entertainment, there's that and even more. A parade (Saturday) morning at 9:30 and all sorts of activities - ponies, clowns, face painting, fireworks at 8 p.m. West Virginia artists will display their work, but so will artist and vendors from across the country. Anything from fudge, to wine, soup, dip, salsa for people to sample and purchase and take it with you."

Boo at the Zoo Oglebay Park

At Oglebay's Good Zoo there will be eight stations where kids can stop and have their bags filled with treats, also there will be a spooky train ride for everyone to enjoy. The "spooky- special" will provide a haunting ride complete with eerie sights and sounds.

8 high-end boutiques for country elegance

Give your style a dash of Southern sophistication with West Virginia’s finest fashions. Here are 8 high-end boutiques that can

Northern Region Listening Tour

The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) today announced plans for a Northern Region Listening Tour to be held Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the North Wheeling Dream Center located on 407 Main Street (former WVDHHR building) Wheeling, WV. Local residents, community leaders and elected officials are invited to attend. Please join us and let your voice be heard. The forum is free and open to the public. For additional information please call 304.558.3179 or visit minorityaffairs.wv.gov

6 things you didn’t know about WV’s coal heritage

From the boom years of coal mining, to some of the most iconic labor movements in the nation, this black,

Wheeling’s Vintage Race Boat Regatta

The 2016 Regatta will celebrate our 11th year and build on our past success from previous years. Be sure to watch our website for the latest announcements. As always, the Regatta features FREE ADMISSION for all public events. Come to the Regatta and see the beautiful wooden hydroplanes and raceboats up close. Watch them run on the Ohio River at speeds between 60 and 140 mph! Learn about how these boats were built in their "glory days" from the 1920's to the mid 1980's. Find out who the famous boat builders were and the differences among them. Learn about the aerodynamics, engineering and physics of boat racing.

4th of July Celebration at Oglebay

Events are held throughout the beautiful 1700 acre resort. Live music, crafts and food to suit everyone's taste. Fireworks at the resort's Schenk Lake are set for July 3rd.

Independence Day Celebration

THE Wheeling Symphony is featured during the city of Wheeling's Independence Day Celebration. Patriotic favorites and FIREWORKS at Wheeling's Heritage Port along the Ohio River. The annual celebration of the founding of our country attracts thousands of people to Wheeling's waterfront. The event is free and open to all.

Zoo Brew at the Good Zoo in Wheeling

Sample some of the best beer in the Mountain State and enjoy the animals at West Virginia's only zoo. The full day of family fun also raises money to support the zoo's animals.

Wheeling Heritage Trail Partners Bicycle Tour

Memorial Day Commemoration at Oglebay Resort

Numerous family events take place throughout the beautiful 1700 acre resort. Oglebay Resort is a wonderful destination located in Wheeling-WV.

40th Annual Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic

The Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, turning 40 this year is being viewed as a new beginning, as the annual race and associated events are taking an exciting new turn this May. One big change for 2016 will better serve the region's families, as the event will now be held on one day only, Saturday, May 28. The family favorite Friday night events - the Ohio Valley Parent Tiny Tot Trot and the Ogden Fun Run - now will take place Saturday morning, after the start of the Half Marathon and 5K events.

Best of March in WV

Wondering what to do in the Mountain State in March? Here are 7 best bets: 1. Last Hurrah Snowshoe Mountain

Tomlinson Run State Park – (3/6) – MEET TOMLINSON RUN

Curious about activities and facilities at Tomlinson Run State Park? Visit with park staff from Noon until 2:00. Camping season is near. The camper cabins and yurts at Tomlinson Run are unique. Learn about the 2016 activities planned. Find this activity and more in 2016 at the link below.

Wetzel County Museum

9 grandest old arts centers in West Virginia

So many theaters in the Mountain State still shine with their original 20th century grandeur. Take in a performance at

Wheeling Nailers Vs Norfolk Admirals

Wheeling Nailers VS. Norfolk Admirals at 4:05 PM. Promotion: Family Funday & Pucks ‘N Pups McDonald’s $5 Kids Tickets, Post Game Skate with the Team (Odd Numbered Players), Bring your dog to the game. Wheeling's professional hockey team, a proud affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, is celebrating its 25th year playing in Wheeling. Join us as we cheer the Nailers to victory.

Wheeling Celtic Celebration

The 20th Annual Wheeling Celtic Celebration will be here before you know it! With some new faces in this familiar place we want to introduce you to our closing act first! The Bastard Bearded Irishmen are bringing their Irish-rock flavor from Pittsburgh to the Wheeling Artisan Center on March 5th from 9:30pm-11pm!

First Fridays in Wheeling

On the first Friday of every month, Ohio Valley residents are encouraged to visit Wheeling’s downtown area to support local businesses, shops, restaurants, and venues. In return, business owners offer special entertainment and deals so you can enjoy a fun, affordable night out in Wheeling. A FREE trolley runs from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. throughout Downtown for your convenience and safety. The trolley stops at 10 locations between Uncle Pete’s and Centre Market, running on a 20-minute loop. FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS, ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN! Some specials are only available for First Fridays, so don't miss out! FREE TROLLEY SHUTTLE 4:30-10:30 p.m.

Festival of Nations

8th Annual Weirton Festival of Nations showcases the many ethnic heritages that make up our region. Watch India, Greece, Thailand, Italy, and many more nations provide entertainment to delight the crowd. Great food to eat provided by these many cultures. Great FREE event with great entertainment, food, and fun. Mark this on your calendar--you won't want to miss it!

Discover your inner artist at these 7 WV art studios

Take home a piece of your own handiwork next time you go gallery hopping. Arts centers around the Mountain State

Wheeling Nailers VS. Reading Royals

Biker Night & Wing Fest April Fool’s Day Motorcycle Ride from Valley Harley Davidson to the game, April Fool’s Day Game Used Ice Giveaway (first 2,000 fans)