Best Places to Visit in Wheeling, West Virginia

Tap to Read ➤ Abhishek Velankar

Nestled along the banks of the Ohio River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the city of Wheeling is steeped in rich history and bursting with activities for the young and old alike. Plan your visit to 'Almost Heaven', and don't forget to sing 'Country Roads, Take Me Home'.

Oglebay Good Zoo is a very customer-friendly zoo with a wide variety of animals to see. They also provide a petting zoo where you can interact with the animals.

Wheeling Park offers a Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, a Skating Rink and various other sporting avenues for cheap. Or one can just enjoy a nice picnic in the park's quiet grounds.

West Virginia Independence Hall was the building where West Virginia was created and became a state. The building now serves as a museum on West Virginia's history.

Prabhupada's Palace of Gold is a fascinating ISKCON temple. The idols of the Gods are magnificent, while the construction is mesmerizing. The vegetarian food offered at the canteen is also delicious.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Heritage Port is the place for exciting outdoor events in Wheeling. The events include music concerts, movie nights, food festivals and lots more.

The Capitol Theatre is a historical venue where many famous musicians have earlier performed. Today, the venue has its own orchestra and hosts musical concerts, plays and comedy gigs.

Schenk Lake provides fun boating activities like kayaking, pedal boating as well as fishing. Nearby the lake is a miniature Golf Course, a Playground for kids as well as a hiking area.