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Where to stay near Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is an island in the Ohio River below Parkersburg in Wood County, reached by sternwheeler from Point Park downtown. The park centers on a reconstruction of the 1800 Blennerhassett mansion, where Harman Blennerhassett and Aaron Burr planned their western expedition. Horse-drawn wagon tours run on the island in season.

Places to stay near Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

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Where should you stay near Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park?

Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is known for its hotels, bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals. Until listings go live here, Parkersburg, Ripley and Point Pleasant are the closest places to stay.

What people do here
History and Heritage, Birding, Hiking

Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park: what people ask

How do you get to Blennerhassett Island?
By sternwheeler from Point Park in downtown Parkersburg, in season only. There is no bridge or road to the island.
Where should I stay to visit Blennerhassett Island?
Parkersburg and Vienna have the closest hotels, minutes from the boat landing. Marietta, Ohio is another option across the river.
Where should I stay near Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park?
We're still adding properties near Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Parkersburg, North Bend State Park and Ripley.
What is there to do near Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park?
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is a good base for history and heritage, birding and hiking.
When is the best time to visit Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park?
Parkersburg, Ripley, Point Pleasant and Huntington are all good alternatives if Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park?
North Bend State Park is close by and has its own page with places to stay nearby.