Fun & Lifestyle

Emerson Lanes in Parkersburg has 46 modern lanes and of course, Cosmic Bowling on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:00 pm to Midnight!

McDonough Park is 277-acre wildlife refuge area managed by the Vienna Department of Parks and Recreation. The park is open from dawn till dusk, seven days a week.

One by one, from up river and down, the sternwheelers arrive in Marietta, Ohio, home of the American Sternwheel Association. They come to The Riverboat Town, to have some good ol’ fashioned fun at the event of the year – the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival!

Butcher Family Farm has been family owned since the 1930s. With events all year and beautiful plants, everyone can find something to like out at the farm! In the fall, you’ll find backdrops of colorful mums, pumpkins, and more.

Since 1940, the Barrett family has worked Sweetapple Farm. Today they welcome visitors to their pumpkin patch and corn maze, to visit their animals, and take a hayride. The property also includes a plays host to weddings and includes a farm market.

Fort Boreman is a scenic hilltop park in Parkersburg that is built on the site of a Civil War stronghold. Perched high above the confluence of the Little Kanawha & Ohio Rivers, the park includes two picnic shelters, a playground, walking trails, and historical sites.

JP Henry’s is a locally owned restaurant open daily for lunch and dinner. Plenty of screens, more than 20 beers on tap, indoor and outdoor seating, and a full menu make J.P. Henry’s a great destination to watch your favorite sporting event!

Located off 34th St. in Vienna, Jackson Park has multiple sport facilities, a large community building, picnic areas, a swimming pool, dog parks, and of course – playgrounds!

City Park is a 46+ acre park that features a swimming pool, a splash pad, multiple sports facilities, playgrounds, picnic sites and shelters, and a pond. Walking and biking trails surround the park which is open 6:00 am – 11:00 pm.

TCB, The Cocktail Bar, formerly The Coffee Bar, has been a fixture in downtown Parkersburg for the past 5 years. TCB offers crafts cocktails & local brews, of course, but one can also enjoy Sunday brunch, karaoke, or trivia nights.

The Barn at Willow Creek is a beautifully built custom wedding and event venue in Wood County, conveniently located just minutes off I-77. The ideal setting for life’s joys and journeys celebrated, the venue can accommodate indoor and outdoor weddings and events.