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The region also was blessed with natural gas fields, and gas soon became the major source of fuel for the growing number of industrial plants. More than 100 industries produce chemicals, glass, metals, plastics and other products.

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A rails-to-trails conversion, the North Bend Rail Trail extends for 72 miles from its trailhead near Parkersburg to Wolf Summit near Clarksburg. The scenic trail runs through 10 tunnels constructed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 1853-57 and crosses 36 bridges.

Visitor Centers

Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau 350 Seventh St. Parkersburg, WV 26101. Phone:(304)428-1130 or (800)752-4982

Self-guiding Tours

Brochures outlining a walking tour of historic buildings are available at the convention and visitors bureau.

Things to Do

Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

Blennerhassett Museum

Sternwheeler

Oil and Gas Museum

The Parkersburg Art Center

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