Wheeling is a city located in two counties - Ohio and Marshall, in West Virginia, United States of America. Wheeling is the county seat of Ohio County and is nicknamed The Friendly City and Your Place to Play. Wheeling was founded in 1779, established in 1806 and incorporated in 1836. It was an important settlement in the British Colony of Virginia and it was also named its capital. The origins of the name of Wheeling are attributed to the Lenni-Lenape tribes, as in their language it literally means "place of the head". Notable residents of Wheeling include saxophonist Leon "Chu" Berrt, actor John Corbett, actress Joanne Dru, baseball player Gene Freese, writer Keith Maillard and country singer Brad Paisley. If you plan to visit the city, you should know a little something about its greatest points of interest.
Top Attractions within Wheeling
Capitol Theater or the Capitol Music Hall is the largest theater in Wheeling and also in the whole state. The building of the theater was designed by Wheeling architect Charles W. Bates. If opened in 1928, exactly on Thanksgiving day. This attraction was recently restored and became more accessible for the locals and for the visitors of the city which are eager to admire it.
Wheeling Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the city. It has 406 acres and opened in 1925. In the beginning, this Wheeling park was opened only when the weather was warm, but now, it is open all through the year. The park features a large swimming pool, a water slide, a golf course, a mini golf course, tennis courts, soccer fields, a skating rink, a lake with paddle boats, a snack bar and lot of playgrounds and picnic areas.
Bella Via is a wonderful restaurant located in Wheeling, at 1 Burkham Court. The food is amazing, the decorations are beautiful and in the background lovely music is playing all the time. Order ribs and ginger ale, they're delicious at Bella Via.
Tucked in along the Ohio River in West Virginia, Wheeling is a town of historical significance and offers visitors numerous activities to do. Here are five things you must do in Wheeling:
1. Buy some artwork at Artworks around Town
This gallery and art center within the historic Centre Market in Wheeling offers artwork from regional artists. The artists feature both fine art, photography and craft media for your enjoyment and for purchasing.
2. Take in a music show at Capitol Music Hall
This music hall is home to numerous music shows, including Jamborees, national Broadway productions, country music and rock music shows. There's music and entertainment for all varieties of tastes.
3. Take a child to the Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley
This museum offers spirited entertainment for kids of all ages and includes hands-on exhibits, puppet play, and arts and craft exhibits. Take a kid and have a good time yourself.
4. Go back in time with the Eckhart House Victorian home tour
Go on an informative guided tour of 19th Century Victorian homes, many restored to pristine condition and professionally decorated in the Victorian style. Guides will tell you the history of these beautiful and stately homes.
5. See the stars at the Benedum Planetarium and the Good Zoo
This zoo and planetarium offers more than eighty species of animals on over 30 acres of woodlands. The attached planetarium provides both laser and multimedia shows to visitors interested in astronomy.
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