The Wheeling center is about the area of Wheeling Jesuit University and 2 miles east of Heritage Port.
Wheeling's summers are one of the best times to visit. Highs average in the mid to low 80s with lows in the 60s. In late July, you'll find the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival in Wheeling. This is the second-largest Italian festival in the country, featuring folk music, live entertainment, regional crafts, and plenty of food.
Autumn temperatures dip rapidly from a high of 78 in September, to 66 in October, and 54 in November. Foliage peaks in early October, offering a picturesque backdrop for all your local adventures.
Winters are chilly with highs in the upper 30s and low 40s, and lows in the 20s. From November through January, the Winter Festival of Lights takes place in Wheeling. The event spans over 300 acres surrounding a six-mile drive through the Oglebay Resort.
Spring warms gradually from an average high of 51 in March, to 64 in April, and 73 in May. May is the wettest month of the year with over 4 inches of precipitation. Local events begin to kick off around May, with activities like the Grand Vue Park Celebration, Art in the Park, and Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic.
Hotels like America's Best Value Inn-St. Clairsville/Wheeling are part of the Vantage Rewards program. If you're a frequent traveler, you'll start enjoying savings with discounted rates on your second stay.
Marriott Rewards are available at participating hotels like the SpringHill Suites Wheeling and Fairfield Inn & Suites locations. These hotels also offer discounted rates for auto club members, seniors, government employees, military personnel, and corporate travelers.
IHG hotels like the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wheeling offer the IHG Rewards Club. Discounted room rates are available for auto club members, government employees, and seniors.
The Hawthorn Suite by Wyndham offers special discounts for AAA, CAA, and AARP members, seniors, military personnel, government employees, and groups. Make sure you inquire about the appropriate rates if you fall into one of these categories.
Book a room at a value hotel in Wheeling and you'll enjoy all your favorite amenities at a midrange price. These options are easy on your wallet without skimping on those little extras that make your stay feel special.
The SpringHill Suites Wheeling gives you a bright start to the day with a complimentary breakfast. Back in your suite, you can keep snacks and drinks on hand in your kitchen area, featuring a minifridge, microwave, pantry, silverware, and dishes. The spacious rooms here feature two queen beds and a sofa bed as well as a spacious work area. On TV, you'll find premium movie channels, CNN, ESPN, and HBO. A radio and iPod dock make it easy to listen to music, while complimentary high-speed internet helps you connect to other services like Pandora or Netflix on your phone.
The Fairfield Inn & Suites has two convenient locations in the area. Choose from the Wheeling Triadelphia at The Highlands or the Wheeling St. Clairsville location. Both destinations offer a hot continental breakfast. The guest rooms feature 32-inch TVs with premium channels like HBO, CNN, and ESPN. The Triadelphia location offers iPod docks in guest rooms, while the Clairsville hotel has CD stereos. Both locations have an indoor pool and fitness center available as well.
At the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wheeling, you'll find an affordable room equipped with a microwave oven, minifridge, and coffee maker. In the morning, you'll enjoy a free newspaper delivered to your door as well as a complimentary breakfast in the lobby. On-site amenities include an indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center, and business center.
The Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham Triadelphia Wheeling Area offers spacious home-like suites with top-notch amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, fireplaces, washers and dryers, and full kitchens. Each room features a spacious work area, ideal for business travelers. Each morning you'll find a hot breakfast waiting for you featuring muffins, eggs, sausages, bacon, waffles, and hash browns.
Wheeling's picturesque destination makes it an ideal choice for outdoor activities. The area's paved trail system is the largest in the region, with 24 miles of trails for cycling, jogging, walking, and rollerblading. Wheeling Park offers recreation in every season. Head out on the lake in a paddle boat, play a round of putt putt, or explore the playground in comfortable weather. The Olympic-sized pool and large water slide offer summer highlights.
In winter, you can enjoy the Memorial Skating Rink. Oglebay's skiing and snowboarding area features snowmaking equipment so you can enjoy an invigorating run down the hill every winter. The triple chairlift will take you up the 815-foot slope. Rails, snow-made jumps, and a 168-foot vertical drop will add excitement to your journey back down.
If you're looking for a destination that's packed with attractions and amenities both historic and modern, Wheeling is a prime choice. You can plan a stunning business event or put together an action-packed family vacation. This former state capital has hotels as diverse as its attractions, so you can build an outstanding custom escape.
Below are reviews of the city of Wheeling, WV from an actual visitor's perspective.
Family
Beautiful Oglebay Park. Nice restaurants close to hotel.
The was central to Olglebay and Cabela road where there was a lot of restaurants and shopping.
We ate at Perkins and Texas road house, very nice.
I didn't visit the city - just hiked the trails of Oglebay and lounged around in the pool at the lodge.
Wheeling is my hometown. It was wonderful be be back for a visit. Beautiful. Friendly people. Oglebay offers so much to do. Enjoyed every minute!
Its my childhood home, so when I visit family the hotel is conveniently located
Clean!
Market place is fantastic
Wheeling was cute.
Oglebay Glass Museum was excellent..great glass examples plus social and economic history.
I had to do a burial for a family member at a local cemetery. This is the second time I've used this hotel.
Wheeling is wonderful! First time in the state. Walking close to the hotel, I saw deer and eagles flying low. Downtown at night had good bars and the indoor football game that brought me there was really fun. Go Wheeling Miners!
Beautiful scenery!
Enjoyed dining at Figaretti's Restaurant. Good, authentic Italian cuisine!
Great!
We were there to visit our aunt in Mount St Joseph. We've been to Wheeling many times. In the fall it is beautiful! The location of the hotel was perfect.
Lakefront Hall was a fantastic destination!!! Owner has done a wonderful job with service, food, atmosphere, personnel, venue! All excellent!
Great!
Had a 16th BD celebration at the hotel. We went swimming and enjoyed the hot tubs and sauna! Stayed in!
Great!
Sorry our schedule was tight we didn't have time to visit.
It was a nice hotel experience!
Wheeling has several historic sites and beautiful Oglebay Park. It's a quaint little town in a tri-state area about 55 minutes from Pittsburgh.
Nice drive and friendly service.
Wheeling is such a beautiful spot with access to nature as well as the amenities enjoyed by our family (shopping and dining). I fell in love with the area!
Friendly people....nice desk staff and breakfast staff
Conference with evening events at Scottish Rite (amazing). Fun bars. Architecture of downtown is beautiful and needs even more loving owners to preserve. Mayor Elliott is a godsend. Friendly people who care.
We came down for the festival of lights at Oglebay but the city of Wheeling has a nice feel to it.
So close to Oglebay
HISTORIC ATTRIBUTES
Was a Very friendly town for all the people in WVa, Ohio and Pennsylvania we visited.
The Toy & train museum
The people are wonderful.
Fair amount of entertainment and restaurants within ten minutes of hotel