- 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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Carriage Glass House has decorative glassware for sale. The business is host to the West Virginia Glass and Crafts Festival each summer, and also hosts the Oglebay Glass Museum and Craftsmen Center.
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The Victoria Theater is known for it's entertaining performances. Fans of classic music from the 1940's-50's will feel at home here, as well as lovers of country, blue grass, and rock. Comedic elements are infused into every show.
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As Virginia's oldest theater, Victoria Vaudeville Theater showcases a production that features performers singing musical hits from the 1940s and 1950s. The show includes music from genres like blues, rock, country, and more.
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Located on over 650 acres, Grand Vue Park is open all year to the public. Facilities include an outdoor amphitheater, walking trails, biking trails, several small golf courses, and 7,540 feet of dual zip lines.
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The Marx Toy Museum features the largest display of Marx toys in the world. Exhibits not only cover the toys themselves but the history of Louis Marx and Company as well as stories of the factory workers.
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Though the Fostoria Glass Company has been closed since the 1980's, the Fostoria Glass Museum carries on the company's heritage. The three-story museum features collectible glass pieces and exhibits that reflect the glass plant's history.
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801 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, WV 26041
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Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex contains the largest Adena Burial mounds in the world. The Delf Norona Museum contains artifacts found near the site, and the complex contains a 136-seat theater with a small stage.
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The Gothic West Virginia Penitentiary opened in 1875 and hosted many executions. Visitors can tour the facility during the day and learn about the history of the building or tour the building at night to learn about the ghosts that may live there.
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As a roller skating rink, The Roller Derby offers a wide wooden skating area under a disco ball for the public. The rink has separate party rooms that visitors can reserve for birthdays and other events.
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Consol Energy Park is a 3,200 seat multi-purpose baseball stadium. Consol Energy park is the home stadium to several baseball and softball teams, namely the Washington Wild Things, and is also host to periodic concerts and other events.