- The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Parkersburg, West Virginia, including 16 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, History Museums, Specialty Museums and National & State Parks.
- From Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park & Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Parkersburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Marietta and Williamstown.
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137 Juliana Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
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Visitors to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park can tour the Blennerhassett Mansion that was one of the largest private residences in the United States when it was completed in 1800 and is now filled with period antiques. They can also tour the 1802 Aaron Waldo and Charlotte Loring Putnam home.
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2nd & Juliana Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
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Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and Museum encompasses several attractions. Visitors can browse the museum and then buy tickets to take a boat ride to the island, where they can explore and see people dressed in period costumes.
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The oldest artifacts that can be viewed by the public at the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History date back to about 9000 B.C. Some of the items that can be viewed include tools, weapons, jewelry, mourning fans, automobiles, and farm implements.
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Veterans Museum of Mid-Ohio Valley displays a collection of military displays that include photographs, letters, uniforms and artifacts. The museum also offers a library to complete special research and learning activities.
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Providing open and league bowling, Emerson Bowling Lanes features 46 lanes with shoe rental and a pro shop. The bowling center has a cafe with food and drinks, a full service bar with four televisions and a party room.
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The history of the oil and gas industries in the West Virginia area is preserved through the Oil & Gas Museum. Most of the exhibits follow a self-guided tour arrangement, but large tour groups can be accommodated with a tour guide.
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Ren-Dor Lanes Bowling Center is a bowling alley that hosts a variety of bowling leagues. The bowling alley also hosts birthday parties and other special events like New Year's Eve Celebrations.
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The McLaughlin Trans Am Museum is a car dealership offering a variety of Trans Am cars. Featured cars include Pontiac Firebirds, Pontiac Trans Ams, Pegasus Trans Ams, and several special cars.
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Situated next to a mall, Regal Cinema 12 showcases the latest films using Regal Cinema's RealD 3D digital technology. In addition to movie screenings, the theater offers a cafe, arcade, and party rooms.
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An indoor bounce house and party facility, Kangaroo Kid Bounce House hosts both open play and parties. The facility has two large bouncing areas as well as a large arcade stocked with video games.