Attractions
Experience Delights and Entertainment in the Area
Discover Parkersburg, WV: The Gem at the Confluence of Rivers
Parkersburg, the county seat of Wood County, West Virginia and the state’s fourth largest city, sits at the junction of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers and anchors the Parkersburg–Vienna metro area.
Arts & Entertainment
Clutch MOV Actors Guild of Parkersburg - Legally Blond the Musical
Shopping
Greater Parkersburg is home to many small businesses, boutiques and national brand stores that offer unique shopping experiences.
Actor's Guild Playhouse
8th & Market Streets Downtown Parkersburg 304.485.1300
Parkersburg Art Center
Visit our dynamic, contemporary gallery to see regional and national works of art. The Art Center features exhibitions, guided tours, gift shop and special events. 725 Market Street Parkersburg, WV 304.485.3859
People's Bank Theatre
222 Putnam St, Marietta, OH 740.371.5152
PO Box 477
Parkersburg, WV
304.424.3457 ext 136
Smoot Vaudeville Theatre
Experience premier entertainment at the historic 1926 Smoot Theatre in downtown Parkersburg. Big-name artists grace our stage. 213 Fifth Street Downtown Parkersburg 304.422.PLAY / 800.390.4555
Area Highlights
135 2nd Street, Marietta
740.376.0038
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Explore the historical grounds tied to Aaron Burr's rumored southwest plot, with the Blennerhassett Mansion at its heart. Enjoy tours, snacks, a gift shop, wagon rides, trails, and picnic spaces. Access via Sternwheeler from Point Park, Parkersburg 304.420.4800, 800.CALL.WVA During on-season, we offer a hotel package alongside tickets to Blennerhassett Island. Visit our packages under Deluxe Rooms to learn more.
Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History
The museum showcases three floors of archaeological and historical exhibits related to the Blennerhassetts, features a well-stocked gift shop, and offers an informative video on the Blennerhassett story. Second & Juliana Streets, Parkersburg 304.420.4800, 800.CALL.WVA
Fort Boreman Historial Park
The park features a partially reconstructed Union Civil War fortification, trenches, interpretive signage, picnic shelters, nature trail and spectacular views of Parkersburg and the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers. Off US-50, Marrtown Road exit, Parkersburg
Henderson hall
Built in 1859 as the centerpiece of the 2,600-acre Henderson plantation, this impressive 17-room pre-Civil War mansion with all of its original furnishings, has survived as a legacy of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. 517 River Road Off WV014 North of Parkersburg 304.375.2129
Julia-Ann Historic District Walking Tour
Built in 1859 as the centerpiece of the 2,600-acre Henderson plantation, this impressive 17-room pre-Civil War mansion with all of its original furnishings, has survived as a legacy of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. 517 River Road Off WV014 North of Parkersburg 304.375.2129
Wood County Recreation
Join Wood County Recreation for year-round family fun! Don't miss the Honey Festival in August and Harvest Moon Festival in September. Tennis lessons for all ages begin in June. Visit woodrecreation.com for more!
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Golf Courses
Churches
Sunday Mornings 11am Wednesday Evenings 7pm
Sunday 8:30 am – early service 9:30 am – Sunday school for all ages 10:45 am – second service Tuesday 10 a.m.-Bible study in the Parlor Wednesday 5:00 pm – dinner for all ages 6:00 pm – adult Bible study, youth group, Awana and TeamKID 6:00 pm – choir practice
SUNDAYS 10AM THURSDAYS 6:30PM
Sunday Service Times: Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Wednesday Service Times: Bible Study 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 PM 10:30 PM Service of Morning Prayer: 8:30 AM Service of the Lords Day: 10:30 AM
Sunday Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship10:45 AM
Sunday services: Rite 1 Traditional language 8:00 a.m. Rite 2 Contemporary language 10:15 a.m. Thursday service: Communion — 12:10 p.m.
Early Worship – 8:30 AM Sunday School – 9:45 AM Morning Worship – 10:45 AM Evening Worship – 7:00 PM Wednesday Service – 7:00 PM
Early Worship – 8:30 AM Sunday School – 9:45 AM Sunday Worship 9:30am (Live Stream on YouTube) Class 4:00pm Wednesday Class 2:00p
Friday: 12pm Sunday: 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 5pm
Sunday Service Times: Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Wednesday Service Times: Bible Study 6:00 PM
Sunday Morning Service 10AM Wednesday Evening Service 7PM
Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 AM Wednesday: 12:15 PM Saturday: 5:30 PM Sunday 10:30 is live on Facebook
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