Quick Summary:
- Wheeling is a quaint town in beautiful West Virginia, where many unique attractions and places to visit await anyone curious enough to come and learn while having fun.
- Since the early 1800s, people have built incredible places like a 1,650-acre park, mansions, massive bridges, a world-renowned zoo, theaters, museums, and cathedrals.
- The town is home to some of the best restaurants in America, unique shops, a racetrack, an arena, and many other places that are now historical landmarks.
- Both visitors and residents have a lot to see and do in Wheeling, West Virginia.
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Walk across the Wheeling Suspension Bridge
Enjoy a sunny day at Oglebay Park
Take the kids to The Good Zoo
Enjoy a live show at Capitol Theatre
Visit the Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum
Learn about history at the West Virginia Independence Hall
Try your luck at Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center
Have fun at Wheeling Park
Watch a game at Wesbanco Arena
Admire religious art at Cathedral of St. Joseph
Visit the Madonna of the Trail
Learn about aviation history through antiques at Wheeling-Ohio County Airport
Take the whole family to the Challenger Learning Center
Learn about green energy at First State Capitol Building
Enjoy a Wheeling Symphony Orchestra concert
See The Mingo Native American Statue
Try the unique flavors of Vagabond Kitchen
Have a feast at River City Restaurant and Bar
Experience local culture at Oglebay Institute
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