Parkersburg - Revision history

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	* '''Easy Rider Bus System''', 520 Juliana Street, 304-422-4100, [http://www.easyriderbus.com/]. Buses run 5:50AM to 6PM Monday through Saturday; no service on Sundays. Operated by the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority, serving the Parkersburg and Vienna area. Base fare is 50 cents, with 30-day passes available for $20.		* '''Easy Rider Bus System''', 520 Juliana Street, 304-422-4100, [http://www.easyriderbus.com/]. Buses run 5:50AM to 6PM Monday through Saturday; no service on Sundays. Operated by the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority, serving the Parkersburg and Vienna area. Base fare is 50 cents, with 30-day passes available for $20.
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		+	A system map is available here: http://www.easyriderbus.com/MOVTA-Route-Guide.pdf

	* You can also call a yellow '''taxi''' at 304-422-4000.		* You can also call a yellow '''taxi''' at 304-422-4000.

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	* '''[[Columbus]], [[Ohio]]''' is a little over 2 hours northwest on I-77 / I-70.		* '''[[Columbus]], [[Ohio]]''' is a little over 2 hours northwest on I-77 / I-70.
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 * '''The Blennerhassett Hotel''', 320 Market Street, 304-422-3131 or 800-262-2536, [http://www.theblennerhassett.com/]. 89 rooms. A historic hotel since 1889. Fitness center, plush bathrobes. Complimentary pass to the Parkersburg YMCA, valet service, airport shuttle and daily paper. On-site restaurant called Spats Restaurant and Lounge, and a Starbucks coffee bar.
-*'''Le Spunky Noir''', Fuck off, miss
+*'''Le Spunky Noir''',
 ===Bed and Breakfasts===

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	* '''Old Carriage House Bed & Breakfast''', 118 12th Street, 304-428-9588, [http://www.oldcarriagehouse.com/]. 2 rooms and 1 family suite. Brick colonial home from 1895.		* '''Old Carriage House Bed & Breakfast''', 118 12th Street, 304-428-9588, [http://www.oldcarriagehouse.com/]. 2 rooms and 1 family suite. Brick colonial home from 1895.
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		+	* '''RiverGarden Guest Wing''', On Route 7 between Marietta and Belpre, 304-210-4383, [http://www.rggwohio.com/]. 2-bedroom unit. Private Entrance. Sleeps 6. 1000 sq.ft. $125 - $155.

	* '''Rose Hill Bed & Breakfast''', 102 Park Drive in Pennsboro, 304-659-3488. 4 rooms.		* '''Rose Hill Bed & Breakfast''', 102 Park Drive in Pennsboro, 304-659-3488. 4 rooms.

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 ==Get in==
-Parkersburg is located on I-77 between [[Charleston (West Virginia)|Charleston]] and [[Akron|Akron, Ohio]]. US-50 also enters the city from [[Athens (Ohio)|Athens, Ohio]] on the west and [[Clarksburg (West Virginia)|Clarksburg]] on the east, and OH-7 passes through Belpre, between the [[Point Pleasant (West Virginia)|Point Pleasant]] area and [[Marietta (Ohio)|Marietta, Ohio]].
+Parkersburg is on I-77 between [[Charleston (West Virginia)|Charleston]] and [[Akron|Akron, Ohio]]. US-50 also enters the city from [[Athens (Ohio)|Athens, Ohio]] on the west and [[Clarksburg (West Virginia)|Clarksburg]] on the east, and OH-7 passes through Belpre, between the [[Point Pleasant (West Virginia)|Point Pleasant]] area and [[Marietta (Ohio)|Marietta, Ohio]].
 The nearest airport is the '''Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport''', route 31 off route 2 N, 304-464-5113, [http://www.flymov.com/]. On weekdays, US Airways has four daily flights to and from [[Pittsburgh|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]].
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 ==Get around==
-* '''Easy Rider Bus System''', 520 Juliana Street, 304-422-4100, [http://www.easyriderbus.com/]. Buses run 5:50 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday; no service on Sundays. Operated by the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority, serving the Parkersburg and Vienna area. Base fare is 50 cents, with 30-day passes available for $20.
+* '''Easy Rider Bus System''', 520 Juliana Street, 304-422-4100, [http://www.easyriderbus.com/]. Buses run 5:50AM to 6PM Monday through Saturday; no service on Sundays. Operated by the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority, serving the Parkersburg and Vienna area. Base fare is 50 cents, with 30-day passes available for $20.
 * You can also call a yellow '''taxi''' at 304-422-4000.
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 * '''Berdine's Five and Dime''', 106 N Court Street in Harrisville, 304-643-2217. Closed Sundays. America's oldest operating five-and-dime store, selling tin toys, bulk candies, practical and unusual items from yesteryear since 1908.
-* '''Fenton Art Glass''', 700 Elizabeth Street in Williamstown, 304-375-6122, [http://www.fentonartglass.com/]. Founded in 1905, Fenton is the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the United States, known for its innovative glass colors as well as hand-painted decorations on pressed and blown glassware. Gift shop and museum on-site. Free factory tours available from 8:15 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.
+* '''Fenton Art Glass''', 700 Elizabeth Street in Williamstown, 304-375-6122, [http://www.fentonartglass.com/]. Founded in 1905, Fenton is the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the United States, known for its innovative glass colors as well as hand-painted decorations on pressed and blown glassware. Gift shop and museum on-site. Free factory tours available from 8:15AM to 4PM Monday through Friday.
 * '''Holl's Swiss Chocolatier''', 2001 Grand Central Ave in Vienna, 304-295-6576 or 800-842-4512, [http://www.holls.com/]. Fresh, handcrafted artisan Swiss chocolates created daily in small batches using only the finest ingredients.
-* '''Lee Middleton Original Dolls''', 1301 Washington Boulevard in Belpre, 740-423-1481 or 800-233-7479, [http://www.leemiddleton.com/]. Open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday; between March and December, the store is also open Sundays from 12 pm to 5 pm. Producing vinyl baby dolls with realistic faces for over 25 years. Factory tours available.
+* '''Lee Middleton Original Dolls''', 1301 Washington Boulevard in Belpre, 740-423-1481 or 800-233-7479, [http://www.leemiddleton.com/]. Open 9AM to 5PM Monday through Saturday; between March and December, the store is also open Sundays from 12PM to 5PM. Producing vinyl baby dolls with realistic faces for over 25 years. Factory tours available.
 * '''Made in West Virginia''', Main Street in Cairo, 304-628-3321. Furniture, paintings, pottery, glass, books, jewelry, homemade food, musical instruments and more, created by some of West Virginia’s best artists and artisans.
-* '''Mulberry Lane Country Store''', 4009 Emerson Avenue, 304-428-1949, [http://www.mulberrylanewv.com/]. Open 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, and 12 pm to 5 pm on Sunday. West Virginia's largest craft store, with 5,500 square feet of unique folk art, gifts, collectibles and home furnishings.
+* '''Mulberry Lane Country Store''', 4009 Emerson Avenue, 304-428-1949, [http://www.mulberrylanewv.com/]. Open 10AM to 6PM Monday through Friday, 10AM to 5PM on Saturday, and 12PM to 5PM on Sunday. West Virginia's largest craft store, with 5,500 square feet of unique folk art, gifts, collectibles and home furnishings.
-* '''R. C. Marshall Hardware Co.''', US-50 near Cairo, [http://www.rcmarshall.com/]. Open 10 am to 5 pm , daily from Memorial Day through October; closed Mondays and Tuesdays from November until Memorial Day. A 1902 oil-boom store with original tin ceilings and an immense array of vintage showcases filled with 1890’s supplies. Offers oil lamps and parts, camping and biking supplies, cast iron ware, quality book, farm and garden supplies, railroad memorabilia, handmade baskets, hard to find quality hand tools, and other uncommon items.
+* '''R. C. Marshall Hardware Co.''', US-50 near Cairo, [http://www.rcmarshall.com/]. Open 10AM to 5PM , daily from Memorial Day through October; closed Mondays and Tuesdays from November until Memorial Day. A 1902 oil-boom store with original tin ceilings and an immense array of vintage showcases filled with 1890’s supplies. Offers oil lamps and parts, camping and biking supplies, cast iron ware, quality book, farm and garden supplies, railroad memorabilia, handmade baskets, hard to find quality hand tools, and other uncommon items.
 * '''Scenes of West Virginia''', 1709-11 St. Marys Avenue, 304-428-0772 or 877-987-2363, [http://www.scenesofwv.com/]. Offers a wide Variety of items made in West Virginia, including calendars, souvenirs, books, Fenton Art Glass, and hillbilly novelties.
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 ===Malls===
-* '''Grand Central Mall''', 100 Grand Central Avenue in Vienna, 304-485-4464, [http://www.grandcentralmall.com/]. Open 10 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday, and 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday. Over 90 shops and restaurants.
+* '''Grand Central Mall''', 100 Grand Central Avenue in Vienna, 304-485-4464, [http://www.grandcentralmall.com/]. Open 10AM to 9PM Monday through Saturday, and 12PM to 6PM on Sunday. Over 90 shops and restaurants.
 ==Eat==
-* '''Colonnade Grille''', #1 17th Street, Vienna, WV 304-295-7277. Open from 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. House-made pasta, seafood and steaks.  Set upon the banks of the Ohio River, outside seating beautiful views.  Banquet room available.
+* '''Colonnade Grille''', #1 17th Street, Vienna, WV 304-295-7277. Open from 5PM Tuesday through Saturday. House-made pasta, seafood and steaks.  Set upon the banks of the Ohio River, outside seating beautiful views.  Banquet room available.
-* '''da Vinci's Italian Restaurant''', 215 Highland Avenue in Williamstown, 304-375-3633, [http://www.villadavinci.com/]. Open 10:30 am to 10 pm Tuesday through Thursday, 10:30 am to 11 pm Friday and Saturday, and 11 am to 9 pm on Sundays, in summer; closes half an hour earlier in winter. A family-owned business since 1980, serving salads, sandwiches, pasta, pizza and calzones. Specialties include the German Pizza (with corned beef, sauerkraut and horseradish sauce) and the Spaghetti Mona Lisa (baked vermicelli with meat sauce, topped with cheese, vegetables and pepperoni). $4 - $18.
+* '''da Vinci's Italian Restaurant''', 215 Highland Avenue in Williamstown, 304-375-3633, [http://www.villadavinci.com/]. Open 10:30AM to 10PM Tuesday through Thursday, 10:30AM to 11PM Friday and Saturday, and 11AM to 9PM on Sundays, in summer; closes half an hour earlier in winter. A family-owned business since 1980, serving salads, sandwiches, pasta, pizza and calzones. Specialties include the German Pizza (with corned beef, sauerkraut and horseradish sauce) and the Spaghetti Mona Lisa (baked vermicelli with meat sauce, topped with cheese, vegetables and pepperoni). $4 - $18.
 * '''River City Tavern & Grill''', 3420 Murdoch Avenue, 304-865-2400, [http://www.rivercitytavernandgrill.com/]. Delicious fresh food at an affordable price, with award-winning wings, ribs, chili and cookies. Salads, sandwiches, pasta, chicken, pork, steak, seafood and desserts. $6 - $26.
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 * '''Red Roof Inn''', 3714 E 7th Street, 304-485-1741 or 800-733-7663, [http://www.redroof-parkersburg.com/]. 106 rooms. Complimentary newspaper. $47 - $63.
-===Mid-Range===
+===Mid-range===
 * '''AmeriHost North''', 401 37th Street, 304-424-5300, [http://www.amerihostinnparkersburg.com/]. 78 rooms. Indoor heated pool, whirlpool, exercise room. Whirlpool suites available. Complimentary continental breakfast. $68 - $199.
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 * '''[[Columbus]], [[Ohio]]''' is a little over 2 hours northwest on I-77 / I-70.
-{{isIn|Ohio_Valley}}
+{{isPartOf|Ohio_Valley}}
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 [[WikiPedia:Parkersburg, West Virginia]]
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 * '''Econo Lodge''', 1954 7th Street, 304-428-7500. 65 rooms. Outdoor pool, jacuzzi. Complimentary breakfast. On-site restaurant. $44 - $100, $60 - $150 (suites).
-* '''Knights Inn''', I-77 and US-50 (exit 176), 304-420-2420 or 800-553-4532. 51 rooms. Whirlpool rooms available. $40 - $69, $100 - $130 (suites).
+* '''Knights Inn''', 3604 1/2 E. 7th Street / I-77 and US-50 (exit 176), 304-420-2420 or 800-553-4532. 51 rooms. Continental Breakfast. Wireless Internet. $35 - $70, $175 Jacuzzi Suites.
 * '''Microtel Inn''', 104 Nicolette Road in Mineral Wells, 304-489-3892 or 888-771-7171. 53 rooms. Complimentary continental breakfast. $45 - $80.
-* '''Motel 6''', I-77 and US-50 (exit 176), 304-424-5100. 95 rooms. Outdoor pool. $36 - $66, $175 - $250 (suites).
+* '''Travelodge''', 3604 E. 7th Street / I-77 and US-50 (exit 176), 304-424-5100 or 800-578-7878. 95 rooms. Continental Breakfast. Micro-fridges. Exercise Room. Wireless Internet. Outdoor pool. $42 - $76, $175 Jacuzzi Suites.
 * '''Red Carpet Inn''', 6333 Emerson Avenue, 304-485-1851 or 800-251-1962. 46 rooms. Jacuzzi. Complimentary coffee and doughnuts. $32 - $57, $72 - $99 (suites).

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 ==Eat==
-* '''Colonnade Grill''', 301 Woodridge Drive, 304-489-3990. Open from 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. House-made pasta, seafood and steaks.
+* '''Colonnade Grill''', #1 17th Street, Vienna, WV 304-295-7277. Open from 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. House-made pasta, seafood and steaks.  Set upon the banks of the Ohio River, outside seating beautiful views.  Banquet room available.
 * '''da Vinci's Italian Restaurant''', 215 Highland Avenue in Williamstown, 304-375-3633, [http://www.villadavinci.com/]. Open 10:30 am to 10 pm Tuesday through Thursday, 10:30 am to 11 pm Friday and Saturday, and 11 am to 9 pm on Sundays, in summer; closes half an hour earlier in winter. A family-owned business since 1980, serving salads, sandwiches, pasta, pizza and calzones. Specialties include the German Pizza (with corned beef, sauerkraut and horseradish sauce) and the Spaghetti Mona Lisa (baked vermicelli with meat sauce, topped with cheese, vegetables and pepperoni). $4 - $18.
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 * '''North End Tavern'''  One of Parkersburgs only functioning microbreweries  the "NET" is famous for it's enourmous NET Burgers and beer battered onion rings.  Affordable prices, but bar ambiance.
 * '''The Pizza Place'''  Locally owned and opperated the unique Sicilian style crust is a local favorite.
 ==Drink==