West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV

This Gothic-style penitentiary has a dark and storied past. Group tours are offered starting in April, and along the way guests will learn about how inmates spent 22 of 24 hours a day in their cells,… Read More

14 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in West Virginia!

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West Virginia State Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV

Built to replace public prisons lost when West Virginia became a state during the Civil War, this Gothic stone structure operated as a prison for over 220 years. It housed several well-known… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in West Virginia!

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The Strand Theatre, Moundsville, WV

Opened in 1920, excited theatre goers traveled up and down the Ohio River by showboat to attend vaudeville shows, live musical acts, silent films, and later, talking pictures. The cost for this… Read More

The 9 Best Mini Golf Courses in West Virginia!

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Grand Vue Park, Moundsville, WV

There’s so much to do at Grand Vue Park in Moundsville, West Virginia that you might want to take your next family vacation there. The Adventure Park has zip lines that send you over the tree… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in West Virginia!

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Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum, Wheeling, WV

Give your inner child a taste of nostalgia and learn more about the toys and trains that contributed to history at the Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum. You don’t want to miss this Wheeling… Read More

5 Best Comedy Spots in West Virginia!

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Towngate Theatre, Wheeling, WV

Enjoy a night out on the town at the Towngate Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia. Part of the Oglebay Institute, the mission of the theater is to offer opportunities for local artists, directors, and… Read More

Best Paint & Wine Spots in West Virginia 2025!

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The Wow Factory, Morgantown, WV

Bring the kids and watch them have fun creating hand-painted pottery, glass, or clay art at The Wow Factory in Morgantown. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments can be arranged for larger groups.… Read More

6 Best Escape Rooms in West Virginia!

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Escape the Pen at West Virginia State Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV

You’re on a special investigative team to see if an inmate at the West Virginia State Penitentiary really deserves to be put to death for a crime. His execution is scheduled in one hour and you… Read More

8 Best Places for Live Theater In West Virginia!

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Capitol Theatre, Wheeling, WV

The original home of Jamboree USA and the current venue for the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, the Capitol Theater in Wheeling, West Virginia, is the largest theater in the Mountain State. A classic… Read More

The 9 Best Karaoke Bars in West Virginia!

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Ruttenbuck’s Bar & Grill, Valley Grove, WV

Open for lunch and dinner, Ruttenbuck’s Grill in Valley Grove, West Virginia, is one of the state’s best kept secrets. Best known for their tasty barbeque and steaks, they have Damn Good… Read More

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