Greater Parkersburg CVB

Greater Parkersburg CVB
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We hope you're as excited as we are for fall colors this year! 🍂🍁 The Greater Parkersburg area is projected to start sho...
09/12/2026

We hope you're as excited as we are for fall colors this year! 🍂🍁 The Greater Parkersburg area is projected to start showing color in Mid October. Be sure to post any fall pictures from the area and tag us and West Virginia Tourism! Here are some of ours from previous years for some inspo ✨

📍Blennerhassett Island Belle Sternwheeler
📍Henderson Hall
📍Point Park

🍂 Check out our Parkersburg Fall Guide: https://www.greaterparkersburg.com/blog/craft-your-autumn-escape-fall-fun-thrills-and-chills-in-parkersburg-wv/

WineTree Vineyards Winery's Fall Fire Pit Nights start tonight at 6:30 p.m.! Enjoy a delicious dinner by the fire pit at...
09/11/2026

WineTree Vineyards Winery's Fall Fire Pit Nights start tonight at 6:30 p.m.! Enjoy a delicious dinner by the fire pit at a beautiful West Virginia Winery. 🍷

Cost is $25 per person, includes food and non-alcoholic beverages. Wine will be available to purchase by the glass or bottle separately.

9/11 - BBQ Ribs/Burgers/Hot Dogs
9/18 - Pizza (Cheese, Pepperoni, Garden Vegetable or Supreme)
9/25 - Burritos/Tacos
10/2 - Chili/Baked Potato
10/9 - Soups (Baked Potato and Squash)
10/16 - Oktoberfest Theme with Schnitzel and Brats

S'mores will be available at all nights. Reservations are not required, but are encouraged. Call 304-865-0507 for reservations and more info.

Tomorrow's the first day of the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival! Get ready for tons of festival fun down at the Ohio Rive...
09/11/2026

Tomorrow's the first day of the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival! Get ready for tons of festival fun down at the Ohio River Levee in Marietta, OH ☀❤

09/10/2026

Tour the Historic Henderson Hall today! ❤ Explore Greater Parkersburg's rich local history intertwined at every museum.

Celebrate Fall with The Castle - Marietta, Oh on Thursday, September 24, from 7 - 9 p.m.! 🍁🍂 Step into the magic of fall...
09/10/2026

Celebrate Fall with The Castle - Marietta, Oh on Thursday, September 24, from 7 - 9 p.m.! 🍁🍂 Step into the magic of fall at this one-night-only event where history meets the spirit of the season. Enjoy delicious appetizers, listen to live music by local band R&R, and explore unique offerings from talented vendors from across the Mid-Ohio Valley. Throughout the evening, you'll also have the opportunity to experience exclusive themed tours of The Castle, available only during Fall Fest.

🎟 Tickets are $30; includes live music, delicious appetizers, vendor shopping, a special tour of the Castle, one drink ticket (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)

👉 For details and reservations, visit https://www.mariettacastle.org/events/autumn-after-dark-2026

Due to mechanical issues with the Island Belle Sternwheeler, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will be closed ...
09/09/2026

Due to mechanical issues with the Island Belle Sternwheeler, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will be closed today, Wednesday, Sept. 9, as the boat is being repaired.

Call 304-420-4800 to ensure availability this week. We will update our page with further closures.

Blennerhassett Island, Mansion and Museum

WILD RIVER KAYAK CO. Llc's Parkersburg Paddlefest is this weekend! Are you ready to kayak on the Little Kanawha and Ohio...
09/09/2026

WILD RIVER KAYAK CO. Llc's Parkersburg Paddlefest is this weekend! Are you ready to kayak on the Little Kanawha and Ohio Rivers? 🛶✨

Enjoy a free glow-in-the-dark paddle this Friday night and a paddle to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and a fishing derby and a race at Point Park! The activities on Saturday all have entry fees: $10 for the fishing derby, $5 for the fun race, and $25 for the island paddle.

🎟 Purchase tickets for the Island paddle here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parkersburg-paddlefest-2026-tickets-1996051917016?aff=odsjfcfb&fbclid=IwdGRjcAUL9-N0ZGNwBNdXlmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHgCcmePMFCS-DTvtOUsEXq56QFO578BosBvHoOCA9phwdf_-WLIgtE2MrwdY_aem_OLJf6c7EeGK9QSaJpz3wkg

👉 For more information, contact 740-336-9328

Starting today, Blennerhassett Island's hours will change to Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This means the isla...
09/08/2026

Starting today, Blennerhassett Island's hours will change to Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This means the island is now closed on Tuesday, and the first boat leaves at 11 a.m.

Have any questions? Be sure to read through our FAQ or ask them in the comments below!

👉 Follow Blennerhassett Island, Mansion and Museum
👉 For the FAQ on Blennerhassett Island, visit https://www.greaterparkersburg.com/blennerhassett-island/

Happy Labor Day! ❤ A reminder that Blennerhassett Island is open today with the first boat leaving at 10 a.m.The Island ...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! ❤ A reminder that Blennerhassett Island is open today with the first boat leaving at 10 a.m.

The Island Belle Sternwheeler runs on the hour and departs from Point Park in downtown Parkersburg. Package tickets are available at the Blennerhassett Museum.

The last boat to the island is at 3 p.m., but if you wish to do all the activities on the island, be sure to plan to visit earlier in the day!

For more information, visit greaterparkersburg.com/blennerhassett-island

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113 Ann Street
Parkersburg, WV
26101

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5am
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+13044281130

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