Wheeling, West Virginia & surrounding communities have many wonderful attractions. If History is your thing,the Wheeling area abounds with History and Historical sites. Wheeling was named by the early explorers as the "Place of the Skull, in theory because the local native tribes did not take well to the visitors and placed the skulls of the unwelcome settlers on a stake at the mouth of Wheeling Creek.
The Wheeling Inn is located directly next to a National Landmark, the Wheeling Suspension Bridge. Built in 1849 the Bridge (a first of its kind)extended the National Road West. You can still walk and drive across the 158 year old bridge, and view the beautiful lights from your room. Located Directly across the street is the Bridge Tavern, who has been in business for 52 years. They offer amazing home cooking and a charming pub with slot machines.
Enjoy a scenic walk or Bike Ride down the 13 mile Heritage Riverfront Walk- walk past the scattered remains of Fort Henry, the site of the last battle of the Revolutionary War. Further down the trail to the South, walk past the area where the French explorers buried a plaque claiming the area as their own(to this day it has never been found).
Just a few blocks and a lovely walk from the hotel is historic North Wheeling Historical District, with its "painted ladies" Victorian Homes, tea shops, galleries, and cafe's. Some of the leaders of industry lived along the Ohio River and built mansions to celebrate that wealth. Enjoy Uncle Pete's for wonderful food and Riverside dining on their deck during summer months.
At the Wheeling Inn, you are just a short drive to many area attractions. For your convenience, we are within walking distance to the Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center, with free shuttle service to the casino.
We are 1 mile from the Center Market, a restored 1850's historic district which features antique stores, galleries, and Coleman's World Famous Fish Market Stop by on Friday and enjoy the fish sandwich that is a Wheeling tradition.
Other Great Visits while in Wheeling is The Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum.
We are just 11 miles from the Former West Virginia State Penitentiary at Moundsville. The old prison, the site of riots, murder and insanity with one of it most infamous guests, Charles Manson. The Prison reputably is said to be haunted and has been seen on "America's Scariest Places". The Prison offers daily 90 minute tours through the "Very Haunted" old prison(Closed Dec1-April). Also offered are private ghost hunts for the daring at heart. Please contact the hotel for information on setting one up for your group.
After the Prison tour directly across the street is the Grave Creek Mound Archaeology Complex, The heart of the site is probably the most famous and certainly the largest of the Adena Burial mounds. A massive undertaking, the total effort required the movement of more than 60,000 tons of earth. Artifacts and exhibits interpreting the lifestyle of the Adena people are displayed in the Delf Norona Museum, adjacent to the 2,000 year old mound.
For the Antique collector at heart head over to the Fostoria Glass Museum for a cherished look at the glassware that made Fostoria Famous. For Memories of your childhood head to the Marx Toy Museum, Marx Toys was located in Glen Dale, West Virginia from 1918-1980. While in Moundsville and you are in the mood for great "Southern" Cooking stop by Hocutts Carolina BBQ in Glendale.
While in Moundsville visit the Newvrindaban Temple of Gold. North Americas Taj Mahal. The Beauty of your surroundings, the cultural aspects, the food and the serenity, makes it a day trip worth
Moundsville's Former West Viginia State Penitentary
Moundsville's Grave Creek Burial Mound
Across the Street the "Famous" Marsh Wheeling Stogie Sign
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Wetzels Cave, Where infamous Indian Hunter Wetzle lived while hiding out from Indian Attacks in old Wheeling.
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