# Things to see in Parkersburg, West Virginia (United States): 25 places and when to go

> Parkersburg, West Virginia is a town in United States with around 62,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Architecture (7), Museums and art (4). The best known are Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, Blennerhassett Island Bridge and Ohio River Museum. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parkersburg/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 39.2667, -81.5616
- **Population:** About 62,000
- **Places:** 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (9) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) (7) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) (4) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) (3) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (3) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 615 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Parkersburg, West Virginia

The places in and around Parkersburg, West Virginia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/basilica-of-saint-mary-of-the-assumption/): Church in Marietta, Ohio, United States · 19 km
- [Blennerhassett Island Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/blennerhassett-island-bridge/): Bridge over the Ohio River connecting Ohio and West Virginia · 7.4 km
- [Ohio River Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ohio-river-museum/): Maritime museum in Marietta, Ohio · 19 km
- [St. Francis Xavier Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-francis-xavier-catholic-church/): Church building in West Virginia, United States of America · 205 m
- [Sand Hill Wildlife Management Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sand-hill-wildlife-management-area/): State Wildlife Management Area in Wood and Ritchie counties, West Virginia · 29 km
- [Shinn Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/shinn-covered-bridge/): Covered bridge in Washington County, Ohio, United States · 28 km
- [W. P. Snyder Jr.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/w-p-snyder-jr/): Stern-wheel boat, docked in Marietta, Ohio · 19 km
- [Bell Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bell-bridge/): Covered bridge in Washington County, Ohio, United States · 21 km
- [Campus Martius Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/campus-martius-museum/): History museum in Marietta, Ohio · 19 km
- [Harra Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/harra-bridge/): History · Architecture · 26 km
- [Hildreth Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hildreth-covered-bridge/): Covered bridge in Washington County, Ohio, USA · 25 km
- [Oakland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/oakland-2/): Historic home located at Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia · 1.6 km
- [W. H. Smith Hardware Company Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/oil-gas-museum/): Parkersburg, West Virginia, listed on the NRHP in West Virginia · 192 m
- [Root Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/root-covered-bridge/): History · Architecture · 19 km
- [Parkersburg Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sixth-street-railroad-bridge/): Railway bridge across the Ohio River · 381 m
- [The Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-castle-historic-house-museum/): Historic building now museum in Marietta, Ohio · 19 km
- [Union Trust National Bank](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/union-trust-national-bank/): Building in West Virginia, United States of America · 319 m
- [American Discovery Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/adt-ohio-d-seg-1/): Long-distance hiking and biking trail across the United States · 18 km
- [Anderson Hancock Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/anderson-hancock-planetarium/): Planetarium and university building of Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio, USA · 19 km
- [Belpre Pool](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/belpre-pool/): With kids · 2.6 km
- [Derailed Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/derailed-distillery/): Distillery · 19 km
- [Gurley Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gurley-observatory/): Observatory of Marietta College Ohio dating back to 1882 · 19 km
- [Marietta Aquatic Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/marietta-aquatic-center/): Swimming and water recreation facility in Marietta, Ohio, USA · 20 km
- [Parkersburg Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parkersburg-brewing-company/): Brewery · 309 m

And the other 1, by what you come to do:

- **Food and drink**: [Unicorn Wine Guild](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/unicorn-wine-guild/)

## When to go to Parkersburg, West Virginia

The best time to visit Parkersburg, West Virginia is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 32 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 31 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 42 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 02 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 09 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 45 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 30 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 33 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 56 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 48 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 15 |

In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. In April, 24 of the 25 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Parkersburg, West Virginia

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 615 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=39.2667%2C-81.5616)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.2667%2C-81.5616)

## Other towns nearby

- [Zanesville, Ohio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/zanesville/): 10 places · 84 km
- [McArthur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mcarthur/): 5 places · 86 km
- [Charleston, West Virginia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/charleston-2/): 11 places · 102 km
- [Lancaster, Ohio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lancaster-3/): 7 places · 103 km
- [Clarksburg, West Virginia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/clarksburg/): 6 places · 106 km
- [Wheeling, West Virginia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/wheeling/): 22 places · 114 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Parkersburg, West Virginia?

The best known: [Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/basilica-of-saint-mary-of-the-assumption/), [Blennerhassett Island Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/blennerhassett-island-bridge/), [Ohio River Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ohio-river-museum/), [St. Francis Xavier Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-francis-xavier-catholic-church/), [Sand Hill Wildlife Management Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sand-hill-wildlife-management-area/). In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Parkersburg, West Virginia?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15.

### How do you get to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 615 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.2667%2C-81.5616) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Parkersburg, West Virginia as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).