- TripBuzz found 20 things to do with kids in or near Clarksburg, West Virginia, including 19 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fairmont, Buckhannon, Weston and Grafton.
- From Splash Zone to Valley Worlds of Fun, the Clarksburg area offers 31 different types of family activities, including: Water Parks, National & State Parks, Movie Theaters and Parks.
- Nicknamed 'Jewel of the Hills,' Clarksburg, WV was named Small City of the Year by the National League of Cities. Notable events in the area include the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival, the West Virginia Black Heritage Festival, the Jarvis Greater Clarksburg 10K, and the Glen Elk Wine, Music, and Arts Festival.
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The Museum of American Art is dedicated to presenting the story of glass making in America and especially in West Virginia, and visitors can see products from Blenko Glass Company, Fenton, and Pittsburgh Plate Glass Carrara Art among others. The museum also includes the National Marble Museum.
18.0 Miles
The Mountaineer Military Museum displays memorabilia commemorating the service, particularly of West Virginians, from all branches of the military. The museum is the fulfillment of one man's graveside promise to 'never let anyone forget' his fallen brethren.
18.1 Miles
Constructed between 1858 and 1881, the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum was better known as the Weston State Hospital, and is the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in the United States, and may be the second largest in the world. Visitors can tour the building that housed 2,400 people in the 1950s.
18.5 Miles
Coal Country Miniature Golf is a recreational facility that features an 18-hole miniature golf course, batting cages, and a snack bar. The facility is available for birthday parties and has discounted tickets for children and seniors.
19.4 Miles
Tygart Lake at Tygart Lake State Park is a 10-mile long, 1,750-acre lake. The park is popular with kayakers, canoers, picnickers, while anglers enjoy catching walleye, musky, crappie, perch, bullhead catfish, carp, northern pike in the lake's coves.
20.0 Miles
Dedicated to the local soldiers who fought and died in the Vietnam War, Marion County Vietnam Memorial provides a large plaque honoring their sacrifice. The plaque has a list of names and the day they were killed engraved into it.
20.8 Miles
The Lascaux Micro-Theater in Buckhannon, West Virginia is a very small unique theater that consists of 40 seats. Movie entertainment is usually featured on the weekends. The theater has been in business since 2002.
20.8 Miles
In business since 1950, Skateland offers an indoor skating rink for its guests. It has 'glo-skating' events where visitors can skate under black light. It also has a large, inflatable outdoor cinema screen available for rent.
20.9 Miles
The Upshur Cinema, located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, features six cinemas, most of which feature 'PG-rated' movies. Any movies that are 'R' rated require that cinema-goers must be at least 17 years of age.
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Visitors to Audra State Park, Buckhannon, may hike, swim, river tube, or relax in a scenic location. The popular Alum Cave Trail follows boardwalk beneath sandstone cliffs. Campgrounds close to river. Other amenities include showers and camp store