This is a must see if you are in this area. You can actually hike to the top of the burial mound…read more The museum had a lot of exhibits on local history, such as Marx toys.

In the appropriately named city of Moundsville, you'll find -- you'll never guess -- a great-big…read moremound. But Grave Creek Mound is more than just a mound! It's a sacred religious site of the Adena people, and it was built around 150 B.C. The mound is a burial ground for members of the Adena tribe, and was created over a period of a hundred years or so. You can climb up the mound via steps that wrap around it. It takes a couple of minutes. When you get to the top, the view is pretty cool: You can see downtown Moundsville and the West Virginia Penitentiary, which looks hardcore and gothic, but is out of commission and is now just a museum. I took some time to stand on the mound, breathing the West Virginia air that was blowing around me, and thought about the dead people I was standing on. Just bodies, bodies, bodies all the way down. Probably, most definitely, not even bodies anymore -- they've just transitioned their way back into the earth. It's a sobering place to visit. Anywhooo! There's a museum that you can visit, too (open Tuesdays through Saturdays), which is free to explore. Inside, you can learn about Grave Creek Mound and the people who created it. There are also archeological exhibits with fossils on display, as well as exhibits about local items made in West Virginia, like Marble King marbles and Marx toys, which at one point was the largest toy-making facility in the world. This is a fun and educational place to visit if you're in this part of West Virginia.

You can learn about West Virginia history at this free museum. Or you can be like my children and…read morejust glance at the exhibits while trying to find buttons to push and things to touch. Your call! If you did go through the museum purposefully, though, you'd find a lot information about how West Virginia, a Unionist state, separated from Virginia, a Confederate state. There are three floors of Civil War memorabilia, West Virginia things and ... honestly, I think I'm like my children, because I didn't read any of the information either. But I know if you want to learn more about West Virginia, this is the place to do it. I mostly just enjoyed walking around, looking at the old furniture, peeking out of the windows and observing all of the nicely preserved historical objects that the museum has so lovingly displayed for everyone to see. This is a beautiful museum, and there's so much to see and learn about that I'm kind of shocked it was free to visit. There was one woman working there when we visited. It's a quiet little museum, so one person working there seemed right. I could tell that she really wanted us to ask questions -- she had a lot of West Virginia knowledge rattling around in her head. Unfortunately for her, my family was only there to push buttons and touch things and gaze out of the windows, so she retreated back to her desk and let us peruse freely. We had a good time at West Virginia Independence Hall, and stayed maybe 30 minutes. But I could see other people staying an hour or more, especially if you are really into history, and you take your time to absorb all of the information that's available.

OMG This museum is FREE!!! It is full of West Virginia…read moreHistory, artifacts and gems. Parking is in the rear and FREE as well. Easy to locate in downtown area of Wheeling across from the B&O Railroad Building which is now part of the community college. For my birthday I wanted to go here so my hubby Tony, daughter Noel and her boyfriend Adam joined me. Outside on the corner is a hugh statue of Governor Pierpont, the first governor of the new State of West Virginia. Some historical markers, a monument to the civil war, and a cannon. Inside there is 3 levels. Top level is the courtroom, were the convention was held to declare, argue and vote on making a new State and breaking away from Virginia. It was here that West Virginia was born. Second levels there are various rooms stuffed full of historical memorable items. First floor there are some civil war informative displays, an old post office and a riverboat display. In the basement, bathrooms and theatre to watch a 18 minute brief film narrates how this all became about. This was originally the Old Custom House.

The annual Toughman/Woman contest is once again upon us. By all accounts, it is a seize-the-moment…read moreevent. Come the 14 & 15th of February a select group of young sluggers after 2 nights of Rock Em Sock Em action will be awarded a jacket that denotes, they were crowned this year's 44th single elimination tournament Champion. Writing from past experiences these flying fists are family fan-friendly and will hear the first bell ring on Valentine's evening Competitors who trained to compete inside the 4 ropes did not need a lot of equipment just a set of mitts and maybe a homemade heavy bag. This is reviewed from a long lens I was a cornerman in 1980 at the first tough man later a fan inspector with West Virginia State Atelic Commission.

Hi, my name's Wes. Wes Banco…read more Fit-for-purpose arena in Wheeling that is bigger and newer than I remember it being about 15 years ago when I first came here. They did a good job manufacturing it and I like it a lot, despite having only been here twice and they were more than a decade apart. And the Wheeling Nailers play here. Bob Marley would be proud of the Wheeling Wailers. Oh wait. Well if you want to get nailed, maybe ask the Nailers. So this is an excellent sports team in a small city that deserves a sports team. They get plenty of support from the locals, and if you want to show local pride, come and check out a game and see grassroots sport in America. And it's pretty cheap too.

While driving back from the east coast, my son wanted to see a paranormal museum. I googled the…read moreterm in each state we went through and found this place. It's not more than a 20 minute drive off Interstate 70. The proprietor, Steve, and his friend Vickie were working this evening. They were very friendly and accommodating. I had called earlier in the day to make sure they were open and he gave me detailed directions to find him. The museum is a fairly decent size collection of macabre artifacts and allegedly haunted items. There is a good collection of prison memorabilia. Plenty of explanatory signs for each. If you want to know more, Steve is more than willing to discuss what he knows. I really appreciated his sincerity and passion for The collection is in an older school building turned community center, which frankly was slightly creepy itself. This was just a very fun detour off the highway and well worth the time. Fun fact: you go through Glen Dale, WV to get there: hometown of Brad Paisley and George Brett if that interests you at all.

Some really interesting s**t!…read more Friendly curator who is very passionate about the Archive. I stopped in to take a break from a road trip and it was totally worth it.

Stifel Fine Arts Center is located in an old, unbelievably gorgeous mansion just off National Road…read more The grounds are beautifully manicured and there are some paths to walk around the garden and well-placed seating to take in the surroundings. Stifel is the place to go for great exhibitions in Wheeling. They also have performing arts and workshops. People who are interested in what's happening can view the calendar of events on their website.

Part of the whole Oglebay Arts package, they offer pottery, painting, dance, performing arts and…read moremore. I just started a pottery class there and its amazing to have those types of facilities available for such a inexpensive cost!!

Halloween Haunted House was adorable and the kids had a blast! Very affordable Very friendlyread more

This is such a nice theater. We finally don't have to go to Pittsburgh. This is my second time and…read moreI will definitely go back. Very clean. The young staff is so friendly and kind. The restroom is also very clean. I highly recommend going to see your next movie there. Prices for admission and food are also great. They have a special on Tuesday for 5.75 admissions and popcorn and soda discounted too.

I do not recommend coming here!! I went to take my kids to watch Hoppers a few days ago and our…read moreexperience wasn't what we expected. The seats, food, and theater itself was really well designed, but one particular staff member (Tristan) really ruined our visit. She was extremely rude when selling us concessions at the register, and kept rushing us. I then asked how to sign up to be a rewards member and she said she's not sure I'll have to speak to the general manager next week. Immediately after that, we went to the self serve popcorn machine (which is super cool!), and as I was filling up my popcorn Tristan must not have realized I was there, and started complaining and making fun of us with another coworker. I don't think I'd ever come back due to Tristan's attitude, but I do give props to whoever designed the theater.

It's a awesome movie theater in the Worker was very nice to my wife and me 10 out of 10 of the…read morepopcorn and you got to try the fries and cheeses fries