Plan Your Weekend

WHAT CAN YOU DO IN JUST ONE WEEKEND?

From a historical island with an infamous past to a brand new museum where children can discover the world, Parkersburg has family-friendly attractions and outdoor adventures that allow you to recharge and reconnect.

Step Into the Past at Parkersburg’s museums and historical sites, from the mansion where Aaron Burr hatched a treasonous plot on Blennerhassett Island, to the meticulously-preserved home of a friend of our founding fathers, to the region’s industrial roots at the Oil & Gas museum.

Seek Adventure, Family Style at the new Discovery World on Market children’s museum, or on one of our many familyfriendly hiking, biking or paddling routes.

Support Local Arts and Culture with a performance at the gorgeous Vaudeville-era Smoot Theatre, a play at the Actors Guild, a concert by the West Virginia Symphony, or an exhibit at the Parkersburg Art Center.

So, what can your family fit into one weekend? Use the QR code or visit greaterparkersburg.com/weekends to plan your next weekend adventure.