Ohio Valley, West Virginia travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

The Ohio Valley region is in West Virginia.

2 things to do

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Best things about Ohio Valley

Wetzel County Autumnfest

New Martinsville, Early October.

Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort

Quite the casino, hotel, natatorium, and hippodrome.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Columbus)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
PKB Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport, Parkersburg (Williamstown) — 16 mi away. Directions
CKB North Central West Virginia Airport, Bridgeport — 70 mi away. Directions
CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 80 mi away (major hub). Directions

Interstate 77

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Sample 3-day trip

Day 1: Wheeling — Victorian Wheeling, West Virginia Independence Hall, Oglebay.
Day 2: Parkersburg — Blennerhassett Island, Oil and Gas Museum, Julia-Ann Square.
Day 3: Moundsville — Grave Creek Mound, Delf Nora Museum, Fostoria Glass Museum.

Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.

Photos

Places in Ohio Valley

Wheeling

City / town · 45 listings

Parkersburg

City / town · 38 listings

Moundsville

City / town · 17 listings

Weirton

City / town · 12 listings

Point Pleasant

City / town · 11 listings

Bethany

City / town · 8 listings

Spencer

City / town · 8 listings

Cities

Bethany
Cairo
Chester
Harrisville
Spencer
Moundsville
New Martinsville
Parkersburg
Point Pleasant
Ripley
Weirton
Wellsburg
Wheeling
Williamstown

Get in

By car

Interstate 77

By ferry

Sisterville to Fly. About $3.00 per car. They handle 150-200 cars per day.

Get around

One of the more scenic paths in the Ohio Valley is to drive along the Ohio River on WV Route 2, that extends from Huntington WV north to East Liverpool Ohio. Most of the road is 2 lane following the river. If you are driving a large motor home, you may want to consider a four lane road.

See

There are some spectacular homes on both sides of the Ohio River, both new and restored. You can exit Route 7 in Ohio and Route 2 in WV to roads closer to the River.