- TripBuzz found 37 things to do with kids in or near Wheeling, West Virginia, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Moundsville and Weirton.
- From Oglebay Park Good Zoo to WesBanco Arena, the Wheeling area offers 41 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Zoos and Specialty Museums.
- Near the Appalachian Mountains, Wheeling is an historical town providing for an array of outdoor fun and adventure. Along with hiking, fishing and horseback riding, Wheeling is home to both a casino and racetrack making it an ideal destination for gambling enthusiasts. Other enjoyable activities in Wheeling include Broadway shows at Capitol Theater and glass blowing exhibits at the Carriage House Museum.
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Kid-centric space features interactive activities and exhibits that teach topics in science and art in hands-on ways
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At the 30-acre Oglebay Park Good Zoo, visitors can see over 50 species of animals, ride a train, visit a petting farm, and attend camps and programs. Some animals that can be seen at the zoo include African wild dogs, meerkats, spectacled bears, lemurs, bald eagles, and poison dart frogs.
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Located on the banks of the Ohio River, the WesBanco Arena hosts a variety of events like Broadway musicals, sporting events, concerts, and conventions. The site is also home to the minor league Wheeling Nailers hockey organization.
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The Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley
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10th and Main Streets, Wheeling, WV 26003
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The Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley is a children's museum dedicated to provide children with a place to learn, imagine, think, and draw their own conclusions. Attractions include a variety of hands on exhibits and periodic special events.
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Good Zoo
Rt. 88 N, Oglebay Resort & Conference Center, Wheeling, WV 26003
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Featuring over 50 species of rare and endangered animals, the Good Zoo is a zoo that provides visitors with a memorable experience with the animals living there. Animals living at the zoo include meerkats, lemurs, otters, and many others.
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The Wheeling Skatepark is a concrete facility that welcomes skateboards and roller blades. It has free wifi and a live webcam to check the conditions of the park and watch skateboarders and inline skaters.
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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.
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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.
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At the Wheeling Artisan Center, shoppers can shop in the Emporium for products made in West Virginia including food items, and view exhibits about West Virginia's rich industrial past. The second floor of the building contains space that can be rented for special events.
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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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52 16th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
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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.