Wood County Economic Development

QUALITY OF LIFE

Wood County area offers natural beauty, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, lower-than-average cost of living, excellent education systems and an abundance of close-proximity outdoor activities. This area is a premier choice to raise a family, retire, or just enjoy a better overall quality of life. Learn more below.

Outdoor Recreation

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Looking for an outdoor adventure? Check out any number of our awesome attractions nearby. Including North Bend State Park, Golf Club of West Virginia, Marietta Adventure Company, Mountwood ATV Adventures, Mountwood Park, North Bend climbing guides, North Bend Rails to Trails State Park, Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Oxbow Golf Course, Wayne National Forest, and Woodridge Golf Club. For more info on attractions and things to do, checkout the tourism website at www.greaterparkersburg.com

Events & More

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There are many historical sites and art festivals. The Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival is held in June, and is an international festival featuring traditional dance and music and an international marketplace. The Parkersburg Homecoming Festival is held in August and features a parade, fireworks, half-marathon, competitions and entertainment. The Taste of Parkersburg is an event held around Memorial Day each year since 2006 which features food and drinks from local vendors. The Downtown Throwdown is BBQ and beer festival held in September which is co-hosted by Downtown PKB and the Parkersburg Area Jaycees and was started in 2014. Learn more about local events at downtownpkb.com or greaterparkersburg.com.

dining in the area

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The area offers a wide variety of tastes and atmospheres. The Blennerhassett Restaurant & Lounge, Chams Lebanese Cuisine, North End Tavern & Brewery, DaVinci's Restaurant, Fusion Japanese Steakhouse, Wine Down on Market, The Cocktail Bar, Parkersburg Brewing Company, Colombo's Italian Restaurant and so much more. For more info on attractions and things to do, checkout the tourism website at www.greaterparkersburg.com

Where To Stay

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From a beautifully restored historic hotel to national chains to cozy bed and breakfasts, the Greater Parkersburg area offers a large variety of lodging options with a range of services and rates to meet your needs. Discover The Blennerhassett Hotel and Spa’s invigorating charm and storied history at The Mid-Ohio Valley’s premiere enchanting landmark. Experience sophisticated guest attention and break from your routine where timeless legacy meets contemporary luxury. For a full list of places to lodge, visit the tourism website by clicking here.

LOCAL SHOPPING

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There are plenty of places to shop. But the area where you'll find the most options in one location is The Grand Central Mall. Shoppers will enjoy more than 100 stores and neighbors a variety of local and chain restaurants. Grand Central Mall is a 908,238-square-foot regional shopping mall in Vienna, West Virginia. The mall opened in 1972 and is the only enclosed mall within thirty-five miles of its region. For more shopping and dining options in the area including local shops, chains and restaurants, click here.

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