Leslie's Guidebook
History
From Chief Nemacolin, to George Washington, to Harmon Blennerhassett, this area is rich in history.
Blennerhassett Island
Besides the location of the Sternwheel Boat Ride Dock to Blennerhassett Island, Point Park has public fishing, walking and bike trails, gazebo and nearby Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History where you buy tickets for the stern wheeler and the island.
Point Park
113 Ann StBesides the location of the Sternwheel Boat Ride Dock to Blennerhassett Island, Point Park has public fishing, walking and bike trails, gazebo and nearby Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History where you buy tickets for the stern wheeler and the island.
Fort Boreman was created during the Civil War as a post to protect the B&O’s Railroad, now CSX. It is 1.9 miles from your Airbnb.
Parkersburg Bridge, aka Sixth Street Railroad Bridge, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It connects Parkersburg, West Virginia to Belpre, Ohio.
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Fort Boreman Park
Fort Boreman DriveFort Boreman was created during the Civil War as a post to protect the B&O’s Railroad, now CSX. It is 1.9 miles from your Airbnb.
Parkersburg Bridge, aka Sixth Street Railroad Bridge, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It connects Parkersburg, West Virginia to Belpre, Ohio.
Campus Martius Museum
601 2nd StBelpre Historical Society
509 Ridge StHenderson Hall
517 River RdOhio River Museum
601 Front StJulia-Ann Square Historic District
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Conus Mound
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Lafayette Hotel
101 Front StBlennerhassett Museum
137 Juliana StFood scene
Mary B's Diner
2212 Pike StA local favorite. Try the Reuben Sandwich!
Rubi's Pizza & Grill
1414 7th StDelicious pizza by the slice, antipasto salads.
Der Dog Haus
2000 Seventh StreetDICARLOS PIZZA | VIENNA
Unique pizza that piles on fresh provolone before serving.
The Blennerhassett Hotel
320 Market StJR's Donut Castle
3318 Emerson AveMcHappy's Donuts and Bake Shoppe
708 Main StRubin's Deli & Catering LLC
3325 Emerson AveJust a 17 minute drive, The Galley has delicious food. thegalleymarietta.com
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The Galley
203 2nd StreetJust a 17 minute drive, The Galley has delicious food. thegalleymarietta.com
Incredible frozen custard located in Marietta. Combine with a walk to Conus Mound, a ‘Mound Builders ancient burial mound’ located within the Mound Cemetery in Marietta, Ohio.
Whit's Frozen Custard
335 2nd StIncredible frozen custard located in Marietta. Combine with a walk to Conus Mound, a ‘Mound Builders ancient burial mound’ located within the Mound Cemetery in Marietta, Ohio.
Napoli's Pizza
717 Main StreetChams Lebanese Cuisine
610 Market StGeorge's Place Bar & Grill
414 Grand Park DriveNature
Kayaking is a favorite pastime here because waterways are plentiful and so is viewing nature.
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
3982 Waverly-Williamstown RdBiking
62 of the total gravel rail-trail 72 miles is currently closed. The open 10 miles is worth the trip. See wvstateparks.com for updates.
The trailhead is close to WVU PARKERSBURG parking.
NBRT Happy Valley Trail Head
North Bend Rail-Trail62 of the total gravel rail-trail 72 miles is currently closed. The open 10 miles is worth the trip. See wvstateparks.com for updates.
The trailhead is close to WVU PARKERSBURG parking.
Local shop
Wit & Whimzy, Unique Gifts in Marietta, Ohio
154 Front StFun locally owned shop with unique gifts.
Consejos para la ciudad
No te pierdas
For great reads about the Ohio frontier
THE PIONEERS, by David McCulloch
THAT DARK AND BLOODY RIVER, by Allen W Eckert