Your Adventure Begins in Historic Moundsville West Virginia

If you are looking for a unique getaway or vacation, historic Moundsville West Virginia is the perfect place. Whether you’re looking for a haunted, heritage, cultural, historic or outdoor experience, Moundsville has it all. Sitting in the heart of Moundsville, the Former West Virginia Penitentiary is a gothic-style thrill! The imposing fortress encompasses more than 10 acres, and throughout its 119-year history, saw riots, murders, and the execution of nearly 100 prisoners through either hanging or electrocution. Explore the grounds and see the rows of cramped 5 ft. by 7 ft. cells that often held up to four people. For braver souls, the penitentiary also offers Ghost Adventures!

Located across the street from the Penitentiary is the Grave Creek Mound. The greatest monument of America’s ancient people, the Grave Creek Mound is one of the largest and most famous of the burial mounds [...]

Friendliness and Good Service Await You with Wheeling WV Tourism

Why Wheeling? “Why not” seems like the more appropriate question. Wheeling WV quite literally has a little bit of everything, from great bars and a casino to great history. Whether you are looking for a golf getaway with the guys, a night out with the girlfriends, or an affordable family vacation, Wheeling is the perfect destination.

Anyone interested in American history can appreciate Wheeling, since the city served as a pivotal point in both the Revolutionary and the Civil Wars. Visitors can see where West Virginia became a state in 1863 at Independence Hall, and the Suspension Bridge also has a lot of history behind it.

The city is perfect for families, because Oglebay Resort has West Virginia’s only zoo and dozens of cabins for a weekend getaway. The resort features three different golf courses – including one designed by [...]

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