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Oglebay Park

Wheeling, WV
Ranked #5 of 10 attractions in Wheeling
4.0 of 5 stars 76 Reviews
Type: Parks, Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Description: A 1,500-acre municipal park with a hotel, a petting zoo, swimming pools, a planetarium and museums.
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Wheeling, West Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

wonderful and beautiful park to just walk and relax More

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Barnesville, Ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

everything is great for the family or a getaway! ive been here for all things! More

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Long Beach, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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Visited the park while in West VA in May for a wedding! It was a good choice. Visited the Zoo, walked around the small pond, and ate at the Hotel! There is a glass shop that my fiance couldn't leave. More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Great picnic areas, the main resort is beautiful but I really enjoyed the cabins. Our grand children enjoyed the pool, pandle boating, zoo and the nice play ground areas More

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Quaker City, Ohio, United States
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

People come from all over to this park. The golfing is tough because the courses are on the hills of West Virginia. The conference center and swimming pool is great. The Christmas light displays are awesome. They have the Good Zoo. Everything is super. More

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Pittsburgh, PA
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The lodge rooms, although some are remodeled, were nothing overly great, but the whole place overall is great! Stables, pools, golf, bar, ... all sorts of things to do for all types of families. A wedding and reception there were fantastic! More

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Vienna, West Virginia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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First of all, I grew up within bike-riding distance to this park so I'm now alot older but likely still biased to this incredible country park and its diversity.If your kids are couch-potatoes they may not find much amusement here,however if the family wants activity its all here,from a choice of four golf courses including Championship and common competition styles(Iwas... More

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Indianapolis, IN
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Christmas lights must be fantastic. Lots of walking areas. More

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Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

WE went during the holidays to see the Christmas light display. They are fabulous! Both main restaurants at the resort were very good. Rooms could use some updating. More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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Lots of trails, the grounds are well kept. Trails vary in length - be careful which one you choose. The trails are very hilly, so a short trail can feel longer. More

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