I stopped by East Wheeling Clayworks on my own during an extended lunch and coffee pit stop in…read moremid-June 2025 (driving from Columbus, OH to northern Virginia). This place is fantastic with a lovely collection of high-quality handmade pottery which are made by artists in Wheeling. First, the studio and shop is only a 2 minute drive north of the main downtown area with nearby street parking available. Second, you'll see their inventory displayed as you enter the store and can ask about the different glazed colors on the pottery. Third, it's a little pricey but I think the high-quality of products made by local artisans is worth it. Fourth, you'll be supporting the local community with your purchase! Overall, it's worth a visit here in you're in town for a lunch stop during regular business hours on weekdays. I found Wheeling, WV to be full of historical gems (walk on the Suspension Bridge if you can and stop by the Heritage Port Park). Don't be fooled by first impressions - yes, it's easy to see that many dilapidated buildings need TLC. But there's also a positive sense of community in Wheeling.

4.5 stars overall. Menards is a home-improvement chain that currently has a few hundred retail…read morestores in mostly the North-Central United States. I live in Pittsburgh, PA, and I could not find any bathroom vanities and cabinets that I like in my city, so I searched online. The Menards website had cabinets that I liked, so my husband and I drove out to this store in West Virginia to see the cabinets in person. As I walked through the store, I felt happy with the selection of merchandise: appliances, bathroom vanities, kitchen cabinets, light fixtures, electrical and plumbing supplies, primers and paints, flooring, pet supplies, etcetera. I even saw beauty products and foods! Some brands are available at competing retailers, but other brands are not available elsewhere. I viewed the bathroom cabinets in person, and I really liked the quality, style, and price. I needed much time to decide my preferred species of wood and color of stain. An employee kindly showed me another cabinet in a sample color so I could try to make up my mind. I plan to soon special-order these bathroom cabinets through the website. Otherwise, I picked out a can of primer and several cat treats. The cashier accurately rang up my purchase and thanked me.

AVOID ALL Menards interior door products (Master Craft doors). Their interior door line is junk…read more The raised panel(cardboard) doors with vinyl wrapped jambs are horrible to install.The raised panel pine bifolds from Brazil come out of the box dirty with deep grime that needs cleaning before any finish and also many install problems.Be careful ordering anything they do not have in stock..expect delay and incomplete orders. Buy interior doors from a millwork shop,Lowes/Home Depot. I am a retired building contractor.40 yrs. experience.

4.5 stars overall. The Highlands is a shopping complex that opened a while ago but still looks new…read more As of 2024, this shopping complex includes about 30 retail stores, 26 restaurants, 7 hotels, 28 service businesses, 3 entertainment businesses, 3 vehicle dealerships, and 3 industrial businesses. The stores sell accessories, clothing, footwear, electronics, furniture, craft supplies, home decor, home-improvement products, pet supplies, video games, chocolates, etcetera. The stores are definitely not upscale (e.g., Best Buy, Cabela's, JCPenney, Kohl's, Menards, Old Navy, Target, and Walmart), but they sell what local people need. The restaurants serve cuisines such as burgers, fried chicken, pizzas, Mexican foods, Japanese foods, steaks, ice creams, etcetera. Most restaurants are chains (e.g., Bob Evans, Eat 'n Park, Fusion Steakhouse, Jimmy John's, Primanti Bros., and Texas Roadhouse), and all have a casual atmosphere. Service businesses provide healthcare, nail and hair styling, cell-phone plans, banking, etcetera. Entertainment includes a movie theater, simulated golf, and a sports complex. Over the past several years, I have visited this shopping center multiple times. It is conveniently located for people who live near Wheeling city, Eastern Ohio, or Southwestern Pennsylvania and for people who are traveling through the area.

Amazing to have watched this area transform from nothing to nearly everything you could possibly…read morewant. A great stop and stretch on a road trip

They really are the best place to get framing. We live in Charleston,WV and we take our art to…read moreBraun's to get framed because they do amazing work for a fair price. We purchased an original piece of art for ourselves as a birth present when our son was born. We took the art to a local framing company and they wanted in excess of $900. We took it to Braun's when we were up visiting family and they charged half of that and it was an amazing experience. They took the time to understand the type of framing we wanted and made excellent suggestions. I wouldn't trust my framing to anyone else now that I've found Braun's.

I have had multiple pieces (easy and quite difficult) framed here. The employees are extremely…read moreprofessional. They will defer to your own tastes, but if you're smart, you'll ask what they think, because they are always right. They're that good.