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Christmas at Oglebay

A December 2000 trip to Wheeling by Amy Travels

Quote: Every year my extended family of over 40 adults and children vacations together for a few days between Christmas and New Years Day. We try to select a place that's convenient for everyone to get to. This year we selected Oglebay Resort and Conference Center in Wheeling, West Virginia.
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Christmas at Oglebay Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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Oglebay Resort is a wonderful place to spend the holidays. The resort is festively decorated and there are plenty of activities to keep everyone in the family happy. Many tourist attractions are located directly on the property. These include: The Winter Festival of Lights, The Good Zoo and Benedum Planetarium, The Mansion Museum, and the Carriage House Glass Museum and Craftsmen Center. Many more attractions await in downtown Wheeling and nearby towns.Quick Tips: Make your holiday reservations early, as the resort was completely full during our stay.Best Way To Get Around: Once you're at the resort, you don't really need a car (unless the temperature is below freezing like it wa...Read More
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The atmosphere at the Wilson Lodge put the whole family into the holiday spirit immediately. A cozy fireplace, hot cider, and a gingerbread house display greeted us in the lobby. The lodge was beautifully decorated for the holidays with poinsettias and decorated Christmas trees everywhere. Even though check-in time was somewhat chaotic (everyone seemed to arrive at the check-in time of 3 PM), it did not take long to relax and unwind. Plenty of recreational opportunities and activities are available right inside the lodge. The indoor pool area is lushly landscaped and includes a hot tub, sauna, and fitness center. Nearby are a video arcade and the Hickman Lounge with a pool table and many ot...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on December 30, 2000

Wilson Lodge at Oglebay

Wheeling, West Virginia
1(800) 624-6988

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The Good Zoo and Benedum Planetarium are conveniently located on the property of Oglebay Resort and Conference Center. There is an admission charge. From Monday through Thursday, adults pay $4.50, youth (3 to 17) pay $3.25, senior citizens pay $4.25, and 2 and under are free. From Friday through Sunday, adults pay $5, youth pay $3.75, and seniors pay $4.75. Hours vary, so call ahead. Highlights of the zoo include: Discovery Lab; indoor exhibits of birds, bats, frogs, and other small animals; desert display with roadrunners and burrowing owls; a 3000 gallon fish tank; and barnyard animals. During the holiday there are also live reindeer adjacent to the outdoor patio of the main building. D...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 30, 2000

The Good Zoo and Benedum Planetarium
Located in Oglebay Park, off of Rt. 88 in Wheeling
Wheeling

Winter Festival of Lights Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Oglebay's Winter Festival of Lights"

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Oglebay's Winter Festival of Lights features a million lights on more than 300 acres along a six mile drive. Many of the displays are animated and each year new displays are added to the existing ones. Our pass for the drive was included with our package at the Wilson Lodge. Normally, the expected donation is $5 per car, which is good for the whole season. There are collection booths soon after the entrance to collect this donation. We started the drive around 9:30 or 10:00 at night and did not run into any traffic. We heard there was a little more traffic earlier in the evening. From what I've heard, the traffic can get pretty backed up earlier in the season. So, if you go earli...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 30, 2000

Winter Festival of Lights
Oglebay Resort & Conference Center
Wheeling, West Virginia

Oglebay Institute's Mansion & Glass Museums Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "The Mansion Museum"

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The 1846 mansion and surrounding acres made up the former estate of Cleveland industrialist, Earl W. Oglebay. Upon his death in 1926, Oglebay willed his estate to the city of Wheeling, and it became Oglebay Park. Each year during the holidays, the mansion is decorated in a different theme. This year the theme was The Twelve Days of Christmas, with each room decorated for each day of Christmas.

Hours vary during the holidays, so call ahead. Adults pay $5 for admission and students pay $2. Twelve and under are free with paid adult. Wilson Lodge and cottage guests pay a discounted price of $3.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 30, 2000

Oglebay Institute's Mansion & Glass Museums
Oglebay Park
Wheeling 26003
(304) 242-7272

Oglebay Institute's Mansion & Glass Museums Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "The Oglebay Institute's Glass Museum"

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The Oglebay Institute's Glass Museum features an extensive collection of locally made glass and a working glass factory and artisan area where glass making and decorating demonstrations are available. Hours vary during the holidays, so call ahead. Admission is $3.25 for adults, $1 for ages 13 to 17, and free for twelve and under.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 30, 2000

Oglebay Institute's Mansion & Glass Museums
Oglebay Park
Wheeling 26003
(304) 242-7272

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Here is a list of other activities/facilities available at Oglebay Park: Golf Courses and Packages Sled riding Outdoor Pool and Tennis Courts Walking Trails Playground Gardens Stables Seven specialty shops spread throughout the park Six restaurants and refreshment stands throughout the park If your family needs more space, cottages are available for rent as well. I'm sure I'm forgetting some of the activities/facilities available. Believe me, you and/or your family will not be bored. There are also plenty of attractions in downtown Wheeling. These include: gaming and entertainment at Wheeling Downs; Victorian homes; and var...Read More

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Amy Travels

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