Wheeling WV West Virginia
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American Symphony
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| 24 July | 9 days | One-way from Pittsburgh PA to Louisville KY |
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| 25 July | 6 days | One-way from Pittsburgh PA to Louisville KY |
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| 25 July | 9 days | One-way from Pittsburgh PA to Louisville KY |
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| 26 July | 6 days | One-way from Pittsburgh PA to Louisville KY |
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Heritage Port, an esplanade with an amphitheatre laid out right downtown, steps from the old suspension bridge. Once ashore, everything is walkable: it is one of the most convenient calls on the entire Ohio River.
Yes, entirely. The riverside promenade, West Virginia Independence Hall and the Centre Market halls are all walkable from Heritage Port. Only Oglebay Resort, about ten kilometres out, requires transport.
Completed in 1849, it then held the longest suspension span in the world. Its two stone towers and cables trace a lacework of steel between the banks; photographers prefer it early in the day, when mist still clings to the water.
An elegant 1859 building, formerly a federal custom house, where delegates loyal to the Union met during the Civil War to separate their counties from Virginia and found West Virginia in 1863. Wheeling became the new state's first capital. The visit takes under an hour.
The riverside promenade and the suspension bridge, West Virginia Independence Hall, then the Centre Market halls for lunch. The historic core reveals itself best at sidewalk level, ice cream or coffee in hand.
Two historic market houses, the older dating from 1853. Under the arches, antique shops, artisans and food counters carry on the district's mercantile calling. The local institution is Coleman's: a fried fish sandwich served plainly on wax paper, with the queue very much part of the experience.
It was one of the gateways to the American West, at the head of the first great federal road, the National Road, travelled by stagecoaches, livestock drives and pioneer wagons. Its nail, blown glass and tobacco factories made it one of the wealthiest cities in the valley.
A hillside park laid out around a former summer estate, with gardens and a glass museum, about ten kilometres from downtown. Some excursions go there, though many passengers prefer to stay in the historic core.
The US dollar and English. Credit cards are accepted everywhere; bring a little cash for the market counters.
Yes, for families who enjoy walking and watching. The suspension bridge, the barges on the Ohio and the market halls appeal to children. There is, however, no attraction designed for them, no beach and no theme park.
