Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wheeling, WV

  • The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheeling, West Virginia, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Specialty Museums, Dog Races and Movie Theaters.
  • From Suspension Bridge to Oglebay Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheeling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Moundsville, Washington and Weirton.
  • The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheeling, West Virginia, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Specialty Museums, Dog Races and Movie Theaters.
  • From Suspension Bridge to Oglebay Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheeling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Moundsville, Washington and Weirton.
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Kid-centric space features interactive activities and exhibits that teach topics in science and art in hands-on ways
1.2 Miles
90% 135 votes
Bridges Rt 40, Wheeling, WV MoreLess Info
The Wheeling Suspension Bridge crosses the main channel of the Ohio River in the area and was the largest suspension bridge in the world from 1849 until 1851. From tower to tower, the bridge spans 1,010 feet.
4.7 Miles
82% 532 votes
Parks Wheeling, WV MoreLess Info
The Oglebay Park opened for visitors in 1928, and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The park contains two golf courses, 11 tennis courses, walking trails, a zoo, the Mansion Museum, gardens, a greenhouse, an amphitheater, a planetarium, a ski slope, and a lake.
6.8 Miles
82% 517 votes
Parks Route 88, Wheeling, WV MoreLess Info
Olegbay Park is a municipal park that spans 1650 acres and features two championship golf courses. The park also has standard golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, museums, and a planetarium.
2.8 Miles
79% 24 votes
Parks 1801 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 MoreLess Info
Located on 406 acres, Wheeling Park features an ice rink, pool with water slide and boathouse with dock. The park can also be used for miniature golf, tennis and soccer and has a playground for children.
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100% 2 votes
Libraries 52 16th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 MoreLess Info
Hosted by the local library, Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library is essentially a long running lecture series where participants bring their own lunch while the library supplies drinks and a speaker. Topics covered by speakers range from history to current literature.
1.5 Miles
40% 5 votes
Parks Chapel Road, Wheeling, WV MoreLess Info
The rather basic Bethlehem Community Park offers simple outdoor facilities. There is a children's playground, public parking lot, a walking path, and a few ball fields in addition to a picnic shelter that can be rented for private events.
0.1 Miles
91% 43 votes
Historic Buildings 1528 Market Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 MoreLess Info
This building was originally constructed as the Wheeling Custom House, and served as the place where the government of West Virginia was formed in 1863. Individuals can tour the building, and groups can tour the building led by costumed guides.
5.4 Miles
89% 105 votes
Specialty Museums Wheeling, WV MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Oglebay Institute Glass Museum can see the Sweeney Punch Bowl, the largest piece of cut glass in the world as of 2014. Visitors can also see over 3,000 examples of Wheeling glass and China dating from 1820 to 1939.
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100% 22 votes
Other Entertainment Wheeling, WV MoreLess Info
Located right on the waterfront of the Ohio River, the Heritage Port Amphitheater is a venue that hosts a number of events. These events include musical performances and free movie viewing nights.
3.7 Miles
The Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum contains toy train, model trains, and real train memorabilia. The museum also contains four rooms filled with toys, including Legos, dolls, miniatures, Hot Wheel and Matchbox cars, pinball games, puzzles.
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