Parkersburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial views of Parkersburg show a lively downtown, historic architecture, the Ohio River, and the scenic greenery of West Virginias Appalachian region.
Downtown Parkersburg features a mix of historic buildings and lush greenery under clear skies, highlighting the vibrant character of West Virginias city landscape.
Night View of Blennerhassett Island Bridge over the Ohio River and Blennerhassett Island - Belpre, Ohio and Parkersburg, West Virginia
Wood county courthouse in Parkersburg WV USA
The Wood County Courthouse Parkersburg WV USA
The Blennerhassett Hotel

The Blennerhassett Hotel

3.5 out of 5
320 Market Street Parkersburg WV
The price is £113 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
£113
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Parkersburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Always love our stays at the Blenny.

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

The Blennerhassett Hotel
Quality Inn Parkersburg North - Vienna

Quality Inn Parkersburg North - Vienna

2.5 out of 5
401 37th Street Parkersburg WV
The price is £58 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
£58
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Parkersburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (553 reviews)
scratch up furniture, missing pieces hall way carpet full of stains.

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Quality Inn Parkersburg North - Vienna
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Parkersburg East by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Parkersburg East by IHG

2.5 out of 5
10057 Emerson Ave Parkersburg WV
The price is £92 per night from 22 May to 23 May
£92
22 May - 23 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Parkersburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (481 reviews)
Super staff. Good coffee and breakfast. Comfort room. Cost effective.

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Parkersburg East by IHG
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Rustic River Front cabin 5 minutes away from I77 & 10 minutes from town.

Rustic River Front cabin 5 minutes away from I77 & 10 minutes from town.

Parkersburg WV
Stay at this cabin in Parkersburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Scott Field and Woodridge Golf Club ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Great location for a rustic getaway. Communication was great. I was in Parkersburg to visit my daughter and we had a great time kayaking! Awesome spot!

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Rustic River Front cabin 5 minutes away from I77 & 10 minutes from town.
Close to Camden Clark: Central Parkersburg Condo

Close to Camden Clark: Central Parkersburg Condo

Parkersburg WV
Stay at this condo in Parkersburg. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Julia-Ann Square Historic District and Sumnerite African-American ...
Close to Camden Clark: Central Parkersburg Condo
Modern living conveniently located on Market Street in downtown Parkersburg

Modern living conveniently located on Market Street in downtown Parkersburg

Parkersburg WV
Stay at this apartment in Parkersburg. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Smoot Theater and Oil and Gas Museum are located ...
Modern living conveniently located on Market Street in downtown Parkersburg
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Parkersburg, West Virginia. Historic Fort Boreman park. Replica of Civil War canon. Important Union strategic site, built in 1863 named for governor Arthur Boreman

Fort Boreman Park

Fort Boreman Park is just one of the places to see in Parkersburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's entertainment venues.

Fort Boreman Park

Blennerhassett Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Blennerhassett Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Parkersburg. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's entertainment venues.

Blennerhassett Museum

Smoot Theater

Enjoy a performance at Smoot Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Parkersburg. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Smoot Theater

Oil and Gas Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Oil and Gas Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Parkersburg. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's entertainment venues.

Oil and Gas Museum

Sumnerite African-American History Museum and Multipurpose Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Sumnerite African-American History Museum and Multipurpose Center in Parkersburg. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Sumnerite African-American History Museum and Multipurpose Center

Veterans Museum of Mid-Ohio Valley

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Veterans Museum of Mid-Ohio Valley in Parkersburg. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Veterans Museum of Mid-Ohio Valley

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