Visit WHEELING 2020VISITORS GUIDE HISTORY. EXPERIENCE. TRADITION. The Wheeling-Ohio County Convention & Visitors Bureau does not warrant or guarantee the quality of accommodations, restaurants, and other facilities listed in the guide. A LEGACY OF HOSPITALITY MORE THAN 90 YEARS AGO, a tradition of generous hospitality began at the summer estate of Earl W. Oglebay. Today, the picturesque beauty of Oglebay’s property has grown to 2,000 acres of year-round recreational activities and exceptional overnight accommodations amid the property’s natural beauty. Wheeling-Ohio County Convention and Visitors Bureau WHEELING, WV 465 Lodge Drive | Wheeling, WV 877-436-1797 | www.oglebay.com Letter from the DIRECTOR Wheeling is a culturally alive and diverse city located on the I-70 corridor between Columbus, Ohio, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With big-city amenities not found in most small towns and a scenic location along the Ohio River, Wheeling has so much to offer visitors and residents. Steeped in rich history and bursting with activities for all ages, you will find Wheeling a place with vibrant landmarks, an iconic resort and park, destination retail, and a unique restaurant scene. HERE’S AN INSIDER TIP FOR VISITORS: Talk to people while you are here. Wheelingites are friendly and eager to share their favorite spots to eat, shop, play, and relax. From all of us, “Welcome to Wheeling." Discover artwork in unexpected places. EXPLORE THE ARTS IN WHEELING! Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center & School of Dance 1330 National Rd, Wheeling • www.oionline.com Artworks Around Town in Centre Market 2200 Market St., Wheeling • www.artworksaroundtown.com The Artisan Center 3 1400 Main St., Wheeling • www.artisancenter.com Whether you're spending a day in Wheeling, a weekend, or a week, planning a trip to maximize your time can be a challenge. We've created a self-guided travel itinerary to take the guesswork out of it. Our sample itinerary highlights the best our city has to offer--arts, history, food, shopping, outdoors and entertainment, • Find your destination on the go with the one-touch “Map It” feature. • Browse categorized listings of the Best Destinations Wheeling has to offer. • Calendar and Events listings ensure that you always find something to do while you are in town. 4 SPOTLIGHT Even the most active guests need time to unwind. At Oglebay, guests can bask in the tranquility of the West Spa. Offering a full menu of spa services, including massage treatments, nail services, facials and more, the West Spa is the perfect complement to every Oglebay experience. For the history buff, Oglebay offers guided tours of the Oglebay Mansion and Bissonnette Gardens, which have been restored to resemble the beloved flower beds of Earl Oglebay’s wife, Sallie Oglebay, dating back to her residence in the early 1900s. Today, garden visitors can enjoy a three-season kaleidoscope of color as they follow the Today, the picturesque beauty of Oglebay’s property has expanded meandering red brick walkways past sweeping beds of vibrant blooms to 2,000 acres of year-round recreational activities, outstanding and hanging baskets. overnight accommodations and flexible space for meetings and From November to January, Oglebay is transformed into a winter events. wonderland as guests travel from near and far to experience the time- Hang around on the Aerial Challenge Course, splash in the Fountains honored tradition of the Winter Festival of Lights, which has delighted of Fun Splash Zone, go slip sliding away on the new snow tubing hill, hundreds of thousands of guests for more than 30 years. Deemed one sample farm-to-table cuisine at the Garden Bistro, or relax in one of the 10 Best Christmas Light Displays in the United States by AOL of our renovated guest rooms in Wilson Lodge. From the outdoor Travel, the festival features 80 larger-than-life exhibits spanning more enthusiast to the avid golfer, from the blushing bride to the empty than 300 acres. nester, Oglebay truly offers something for everyone. For generations, families, groups, and organizations have delighted in If golf is your game, take a swing on one of four golf courses, including the tradition and spirit that make Oglebay unique. the illustrious Speidel Golf Club which features the Robert Trent Jones Sr. Course and the ever-challenging Arnold Palmer Course. If food is your passion, experience our diverse dining venues which offer artful cuisine to please the palate. Hit the mountain biking trails, saddle up Learn more at www.oglebay.com for a horseback ride, go fishing at Schenk Lake, discover endangered and follow us on Facebook. species at Oglebay’s 30-arce Good Zoo, or take a run down the ski and snowboard trails. Offering endless year-round entertainment, Oglebay is always in season. 5 SPOTLIGHT Wheeling Island Hotel • Casino • Racetrack offers The hotel tower and lobby have undergone complete renovations 20 table games, 9-table poker room, over 1,100 of in recent years. The renovation brings complete new and modern the most popular slot machines, 151-room luxury décor to our 151 rooms. Some of our features include plush Serta hotel, live greyhound racing, casual to fine mattresses, luxurious linens, fluffy pillows, beautiful bathroom dining restaurants, 1,000-seat showroom, meeting vanities, trendy accessories like mobile charge ports, contouring and banquet services and a gift shop. Wheeling desk chair, lounge chair and free wifi to satisfy leisure and business travelers alike. Island welcomes more than 2 million annual visitors through its doors. The Pointe Sea and Steak is a regionally acclaimed fine dining restaurant. The restaurant was completely renovated in 2019 including a new menu which includes robust house specialties and mouthwatering sea and steak entrées. An extensive wine list promises to complement well with any of our delectable entrées. Wheeling Island was recently recognized as the Best Overall Gaming Resort according to the 2019 Awards by Casino Player magazine. The The award-winning, all-you-can-eat buffet attracts hundreds of property was also awarded 11 other honors ranging from Best Hotel guests throughout the week. The buffet showcases American, Suites, Best Slot Tournaments, and Best Casino To Vacation At. Asian, and Italian stations that rotate continuously each day of The casino offers monthly entertainment ranging from comedians to the week including carved roast beef, prime rib, Polish sausage, some of the nation's hottest bands. rotisserie chicken, shrimp and clams, vegetables, crisp salads, warm baked breads, delicious desserts and much more. We Wheeling Island offers many multi-line games including Game of feature a Friday Seafood Buffet and a Sunday Brunch buffet. Thrones, Buffalo Stampede, and Lightning Link along with hundreds of other games throughout the facility. Our slot management system offers multi slot tournaments and in-game offerings awarded right at Be sure to visit wheelingisland. the machine. com to view our calendar of events If table games are your passion, enjoy 20 of your favorite games for your chance to win. Visit today including craps, black jack, roulette, a variety of specialty games and and see why Wheeling Island is the our 9-table room on our main gaming floor. complete casino destination. 6 ATTRACTIONS 2200Centre Market Market Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 OglebayThe Museums Park, Wheeling, of Oglebay WV 26003 Institute 304-234-3878 • www.centremarketwheeling.org 304-242-7272 • www.oionline.com There was once a time when every city had a market house. Surrounded by landscaped lawns and seasonally changing Bustling with activity and color, they were rich community places, gardens, the Mansion and Glass Museums depict Wheeling central to urban life of the late nineteenth century. Today, Centre history from Pioneer times through the Victorian Era, feature Wheeling’s two market houses remain such places to live, eat, play 3,000 examples of Wheeling glass, glass making demonstrations and shop. Welcome back to the good old days, when friendliness, and workshops. Celebrating culture and history, the Museums quality and value were the hallmark of good business. Here at explore the past through artifacts, photos, and heritage Centre Market, we continue that century-old tradition. programs. Grand Vue Park New Vrindaban • Palace of Gold 250 Trail Drive, Moundsville, WV 26041 3759 McCrearys Ridge Rd, Moundsville, WV 26041 304-845-9810 • Fax: 304-845-9811 www.newvrindaban.com & www.palaceofgold.com www.grandvuepark.com New Vrindaban, home to the Palace of Gold, offers a variety of Open year-round, this Marshall County park is filled with outdoor attractions, cultural experiences and adventures for all ages. Tour our adventure with breathtaking views of the Ohio Valley. Grand Vue Park stunning Palace of Gold, exquisite Krishna temple, spectacular gardens, is home to 7,540 ft of dual zip lines, a low elements course, walking and nature trails, lotus pond and peacock aviary. Dine at Govinda’s vegetarian biking trails, a state-of-the-art aquatic center, three styles of cabins and restaurant, providing a variety of International cuisines, and stay overnight a modern banquet hall making it a hub of outdoor recreation and at our newly renovated Palace Lodge and cabins. popular choice for weddings, group outings, business meetings and family vacations. 465Oglebay Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV 26003 877-436-1797 • www.oglebay.com 801Grave Jefferson Creek Avenue, Mound Moundsville, Historic WV 26041 Site Experience four seasons of fun at Oglebay! Hang around on the 304-843-4128 • Fax: 304-843-4131 Aerial Challenge Course, splash in the Fountains of Fun Splash Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville features Zone, take a run down the ski and snowboard trails, or go slip one of the largest and most famous of the Adena burial mounds. sliding away on the new snow tubing hill.