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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.
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 (9) · Architecture (7) · Museums and art (4) · With kids (3) · Food and drink (3) · Temples (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 AssumptionChurch in Marietta, Ohio, United States19 km
- Blennerhassett Island BridgeBridge over the Ohio River connecting Ohio and West Virginia7.4 km
- Ohio River MuseumMaritime museum in Marietta, Ohio19 km
- St. Francis Xavier ChurchChurch building in West Virginia, United States of America205 m
- Sand Hill Wildlife Management AreaState Wildlife Management Area in Wood and Ritchie counties, West Virginia29 km
- Shinn Covered BridgeCovered bridge in Washington County, Ohio, United States28 km
- W. P. Snyder Jr.Stern-wheel boat, docked in Marietta, Ohio19 km
- Bell Covered BridgeCovered bridge in Washington County, Ohio, United States21 km
- Campus Martius MuseumHistory museum in Marietta, Ohio19 km
- Harra Covered BridgeHistory · Architecture26 km
- Hildreth Covered BridgeCovered bridge in Washington County, Ohio, USA25 km
- OaklandHistoric home located at Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia1.6 km
- W. H. Smith Hardware Company BuildingParkersburg, West Virginia, listed on the NRHP in West Virginia192 m
- Root Covered BridgeHistory · Architecture19 km
- Parkersburg BridgeRailway bridge across the Ohio River381 m
- The CastleHistoric building now museum in Marietta, Ohio19 km
- Union Trust National BankBuilding in West Virginia, United States of America319 m
- American Discovery TrailLong-distance hiking and biking trail across the United States18 km
- Anderson Hancock PlanetariumPlanetarium and university building of Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio, USA19 km
- Belpre PoolWith kids2.6 km
- Derailed DistilleryDistillery19 km
- Gurley ObservatoryObservatory of Marietta College Ohio dating back to 188219 km
- Marietta Aquatic CenterSwimming and water recreation facility in Marietta, Ohio, USA20 km
- Parkersburg Brewing CompanyBrewery309 m
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: 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.
- JanPossible9:32
- FebPossible10:31
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:09
- JunBest time14:45
- JulBest time14:30
- AugBest time13:33
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:48
- DecPossible9:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Zanesville, Ohio10 places84 km
- McArthur5 places86 km
- Charleston, West Virginia11 places102 km
- Lancaster, Ohio7 places103 km
- Clarksburg, West Virginia6 places106 km
- Wheeling, West Virginia22 places114 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Parkersburg, West Virginia?
The best known: Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, Blennerhassett Island Bridge, Ohio River Museum, St. Francis Xavier Church, 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 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.
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