- 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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Featuring unique and international films, Towngate Theater & Cinema is housed in an older, historic building with lots of character. Plays and other live performances are also often hosted at this venue.
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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.
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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.
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1323 Main Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
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Mountain Mama's Kayak and Bike Rentals provides a variety of kayak and bike-related needs for water and land adventures. With multiple trails and a beautiful river space, everything necessary for a kayaking adventure or hitting the bike path is available.
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The Capitol Theater offers stage shows and dinners to bring off-Broadway and other entertainment to the area. In addition, the building has rooms that can be rented by community groups.
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1528 Market Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
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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.
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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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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.
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The Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum
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144 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
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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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1 South Stone Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
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At the Wheeling Island Racetrack and Casino, visitors can bet on greyhound racing. In addition, visitors to the casino can play slots or poker, eat in the many restaurants, drink in the bars, and watch life entertainment.