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Wheeling, Virginia

S. state of West Virginia.

Type CityPopulation 27,062Metro Area Population 139,513

Why go

  • City in West Virginia, US.
  • Served by Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG).

History

Wheeling is a city in Ohio and Marshall counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The county seat of Ohio County, it lies along the Ohio River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains within the state's northern panhandle. It is the fifth-most populous city in West Virginia and the most populous city in the northern panhandle with a population of 27,062 at the 2020 census. The Wheeling metropolitan area had 139,513 residents in 2020.

Where to stay

465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003 · oglebay.com
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1 S Stone St, Wheeling, WV 26003 · wheelingisland.com
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795 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003 · hilton.com
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1200 Market St #2, Wheeling, WV 26003
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2400 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003 · wyndhamhotels.com
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35 Bob Wise Dr, Triadelphia, WV 26059 · hilton.com
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465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003 · oglebaygolf.com
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400 Main St, Bridgeport, OH 43912
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2076 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
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Restaurants & places to go

Seafood, Restaurant · Great place to get fish sandwiches on a Friday during Lent. · 2226 Market Street, Wheeling, 26003 · facebook.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2058 National Road, Wheeling, 26003 · arbys.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 05:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-01:00; Su 05:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 101 Kruger Street, Wheeling, 26003 · mcdonalds.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 949 National Road, Wheeling, 26003 · locations.papajohns.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 07:00-01:00; Th-Sa 07:00-02:00; Su 07:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 770 National Road, Wheeling, 26003 · locations.tacobell.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We 06:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 884 National Road, Wheeling, 26003
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-16:00 · 1915 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling, 26003 · cheesemelttruck.com
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Japanese, Chinese, Restaurant · Japanese/Chinese restaurant · 2200 Market Street, Wheeling, 26003 · facebook.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 775 National Road, Wheeling, 26003
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 329 North York Street, Wheeling, 26003 · goldenchopstickswvtogo.com
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Crepe, Sandwich, Soup, Bar, Coffee, Restaurant · Crepe/Sandwich restaurant · 2145 Market Street, Wheeling, 26003 · lateralligator.net
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Bar, Restaurant · Bar restaurant · 2251 Market Street, Wheeling, 26003 · themarketvines.com
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Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · 2200 Market Street, Wheeling, 26003 · hersheyicecream.com
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Donut, Fast Food · Donut fast food
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
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Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 101 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, 26003
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 14 Elm Grove Crossing, Wheeling, 26003 · restaurants.subway.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 402 Aetna Street, Martins Ferry, 43935 · locations.wendys.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 2345 National Road, Wheeling, 26003 · locations.pizzahut.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant · 1055 East Bethlehem Boulevard, Wheeling, 26003 · charhouseontheboulevard.com
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 680 National Road, Wheeling, 26003
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su-Th 11:00-21:00 · 1311 Main Street, Wheeling, 26003 · dicarlos.pizza
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant · oglebay.com
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Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant · 1201 Valley-View Avenue, Wheeling, 26003
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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8 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG) 8 mi to the centre
Wheeling, WV, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Glendale Fokker Field (GWV) 8.8 mi to the centre
Glendale, WV, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Washington County Airport (WSG) 23 mi to the centre
Washington, PA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Marshall County Airport 13 mi to the centre
Moundsville, WV, US
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Andrew J Ciechomski Memorial Airport 9.9 mi to the centre
St Clairsville, OH, US
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Alderman Airport 13 mi to the centre
St Clairsville, OH, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wheeling, Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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