Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers in and around Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The park includes the historic center of Harpers Ferry. It contains the most visited historic site in the state of West Virginia, John Brown's Fort.
Fort Boreman is a historic archaeological site encompassing a Civil War fortification located near Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. It is a series of paired, approximately four foot deep trenches encircling the top of the hill in a zigzag pattern.
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is a state park located on Blennerhassett Island, a small island in the Ohio River, located in Wood County, West Virginia. A grove of towering black walnut trees, twittering songbirds, and an air of opulent serenity greet visitors as they step onto Blennerhassett Island — a patch of about 500 acres in the middle of the Ohio River with a history all its own.
Wood County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 84,296. Its county seat is Parkersburg. Wood County's northern and western boundary is the Ohio River. The Little Kanawha River flows northwestward through the county to its mouth at the Ohio River in Parkersburg.
Monongalia County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 105,822, making it West Virginia's third-most populous county. Its county seat is Morgantown. Named Monongalia as it was the land of the Monongahela River, it was home to a few settlers and Native American Tribes of Delaware, Shawnees, and Iroquois.
Coopers Rock State Forest is a 12,747-acre (52 km2) state forest in Monongalia and Preston counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its southern edge abuts Cheat Lake and the canyon section of Cheat River, a popular whitewater rafting river in the eastern United States. Coopers Rock State Forest is named for Coopers Rock, a series of sandstone cliffs above the Cheat River Gorge.
Hancock County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 29,095. Its county seat is New Cumberland and its largest city is Weirton. It is the smallest county in the state of West Virginia, and the farthest north, being at the tip of the Northern Panhandle.
Kanawha County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 180,745, making it West Virginia's most populous county. The county seat is Charleston, which is also the state capital and most populous city. Kanawha County is a hub for business, culture, & recreation.
Oil & Gas Museum highlights the history and present day impact of oil and gas in the Appalachian Basin, the largest reserve of oil and gas in the world. This nationally recognized museum presents the intriguing history of the oil and gas industry, including how the accumulation of wealth from oil impacted West Virginia’s statehood. Also expanded displays on the Civil War and local industries.
Princeton Railroad Museum features the Virginian Railway, but other railroads are represented Including the N&W. It houses exhibits of railroad artifacts plus artwork, books, and photographs. A restored #308 Virginian caboose is available for people to explore. It has an area for children where they can build a track. There are puzzles and books.
When you are in Greater Parkersburg and you see tourists shopping, dining and sightseeing, a motor coach parked at an area attraction, a competitive sporting event taking place or a convention group staying at a local hotel, chances are the bureau was behind the scenes helping to make it happen.
The Julia-Ann Square Historic District encompasses all houses on Ann and Juliana Streets from Riverview Cemetery to 9th Street. There are 116 contributing buildings and one contributing site. The majority of the houses were constructed between 1875 and 1915.
Princeton is a city in Mercer County, West Virginia, and its county seat. The population was 5,872 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bluefield micropolitan area. Colorful murals on Mercer Street create a vibrant downtown area. New attractions and shops make up a lot of the downtown revitalization.
Parkersburg is a city in Wood County, West Virginia, and its county seat. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers, it is the state's fourth-most populous city and the center of the Parkersburg–Vienna metropolitan area. The city's population was 29,749 at the 2020 census, and its metro population was 89,490. The city is about 14 miles (23 km) south of Marietta, Ohio.
Fairmont is a city in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. It's situated along the Monongahela River and is known for its rich history in coal mining and transportation. Fairmont is also home to Fairmont State University, which contributes to its cultural and educational landscape. The population was 18,313 at the 2020 census.
Huntington is a city located in the western part of West Virginia, along the Ohio River. It is the largest city in the Huntington-Ashland metropolitan area, which spans parts of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. Huntington is known for its history in transportation, particularly as a hub for railroads and river commerce. The city had a population of 376,155 at the 2020 census.
The Huntington Museum of Art includes American and European paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings, as well as glass pieces manufactured in West Virginia and the Ohio Valley.
