Northern Panhandle
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Tucked into the northern panhandle of West Virginia, on the banks of the Ohio River, Wheeling is known for its rich history. The city played a pivotal role in the Civil War as the birthplace and first capital of the state. Today, Wheeling boasts a notable collection of 19th-century architecture, including the iconic Wheeling suspension bridge, and is home to a vibrant arts scene, numerous festivals, and ample outdoor recreation.
Wheeling has approximately 1,000 guest rooms. Oglebay, a 2,000-acre resort with 250 lodge guest rooms, as well as cottages, cabins, and estate homes, features more than 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, seating up to 500 guests. Amenities include a full-service spa, two championship golf courses, a lake with paddleboats, and The Good Zoo, West Virginia’s only zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Oglebay offers a variety of teambuilding options, and the resort’s National Training Center provides professional development courses and retreats in public facility event management and hospitality.
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack has 151 guest rooms, five multipurpose event venues, plus a 1,000-seat event center with regularly scheduled shows. Additional event spaces include The Highlands Event Center in Triadelphia, with a 4,000-square-foot multipurpose room; WesBanco Arena, with four event rooms that can be combined into a 2,500-square-foot space, along with a patio, a lobby reception area, and The Club, which can accommodate 400 seated guests; and the 15,000-square-foot Waterfront Hall, a 19th-century building now housing restaurants, live entertainment venues, and special event space.
