Parkersburg is small, historical city in the northwestern part of the state that offers several interesting attractions for tourists. Several museums call Parkersburg home, including the Henry Cooper House, the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History, and the Veterans Museum of Mid-Ohio Valley.

The town hosts several annual festivals and events, such as the Mid-Ohio Valley Multicultural Festival, the Taste of Parkersburg, and the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival. Outdoor activities in the area include several parks, including Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, Fort Boreman Historical Park, Bicentennial Park, Southward Park, and several others.

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