Your Family-Friendly Summer Vacation Starts at Oglebay Park Resort
Escape to Oglebay Park Resort this summer for the perfect family-friendly vacation! Nestled in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle, just one hour outside of Pittsburgh, this hidden gem makes for the perfect balance of thrilling fun and slow-paced relaxation.
An oasis of family fun
🧳 Have your pick between a room in the newly renovated lodge, a personal cottage or a deluxe vacation home when staying at Oglebay Park Resort.
🐻 The Good Zoo is a must-visit for guests of all ages and featuring nearly 70 different species of animals, 20 of which are now endangered. Spend some time paddle boating, kayaking or fishing at Schenk Lake – the heart of the property.
⛳ Visit the Adventure Center to challenge yourself with the aerial course, rock climbing wall, or sign up for a Segway tour. Venture through the property’s miles of hiking trails and cool down with a dip in the outdoor pool and splash pad. Still itching for more to do? Try your hand at 36 holes of championship golf or saddle-up for a guided horseback ride.
🍴Discover a variety of sit-down restaurants and grab-and-go snack stations located on-site for dining ease.
More Things to Do in Wheeling
🛍️ Venture into the town of Wheeling for even more unique adventures and delicious eats. Check out Centre Market, an eclectic mix of artisan shops and food vendors that has been buzzing since its opening in 1853.
💦 Slip into your water shoes to explore Oglebay Falls, a stunning double that cascades over a moss-covered floor. A stop on the West Virginia Waterfall Trail, be sure to sign up for your free passport and earn exclusive gear just for checking in.
🍴 Savor the taste of Appalachia with a meal at the Vagabond Kitchen. Here, the dishes are made from scratch, featuring locally grown ingredients year-round. Choose from tasty one-of-a-kind dishes like frog legs, craw cakes, mountaintop meatloaf and sweetgrass chicken. Don’t leave without a hand-crafted cocktail or mouth-watering dessert.
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This post was last updated on June 5, 2025