Shopping
Grand Central Mall
Check pricesAn enclosed regional shopping mall near Parkersburg with many retailers, a food court, and a movie theater.
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Sightseeing
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
A state park on an Ohio River island featuring a rebuilt Palladian mansion and a regional history museum in Parkersburg.
137 Juliana Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 · Parkersburg, WV
About Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
This park occupies a small island in the Ohio River near Parkersburg. Its main draw is a Palladian-style mansion on the island, which visitors can tour, along with a museum in Parkersburg that covers the history of the surrounding region. The island was once home to the Blennerhassett family, whose estate became tied to a famous early American political controversy. Today the state park draws roughly 40,000 visitors annually, making it a popular stop for history lovers and families exploring West Virginia.
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