Activities List
Magnolia House is located in the beautiful Ohio River valley. Driving tours to view the beautiful landscape in the area is always a treat. You can enjoy driving along the river and visiting some of the other river towns, and perhaps stopping for a picnic along the river. If you are very lucky, you may see a real paddleboat and hear the lazy clop-clop sounds as it makes its way down the river. In the evening, enjoy the sparkling water and beautiful color that comes with a sunset among the hills. To enjoy the higher elevations, drive along one of the many ridge roads and enjoy the peace, serenity, and awesome beauty of the hills. Additional activities could include:
Activities for private times:
- A hilltop picnic with a breathtaking view of the Ohio valley
- Take a covered bridge tour
- Watch cable or a movie in front of the wood-burning fireplace
- Relax on one of two porches
- Allow us to arrange a romantic candlelighted gourmet dinner served in our formal dining room.
Activities for more social times:
- Nearby sights to see:
- Williamstown, WV home of Fenton Glass
- Wheeling, WV, home of Oglebay Mansion and the Good Zoo
- Marietta, Ohio, historical and interesting, and take a riverboat cruise for dinner.
- Visit Thistledew Farm and Mountain Craft Shop, honey bee farm and American folk toy shop
- Relax in Baristas, a coffee shop and pub. Sit outside in their garden and meet some of the friendliest people in town.
- For a little shopping, visit one of several gift shops in town.
- For antiques, visit Christy's right in New Martinsville, or take a 20 minute drive to the nearby charming town of Sisterville and visit their shops.
Some of the Festivals and Holiday Attractions in the Area:
- New Martinsville Regatta, annual speed boat racing on the Ohio River
- Town and Country Days
- Oil and Gas Festival in Sistersville
- July 4th fireworks in New Martinsville and Sistersville
- Marble Festival in Sistersville
- Chili Cookoff along Main Street, New Martinsville in late Fall
- "Night of Lights", spectacular Christmas display at Oglebay Park, Wheeling
- All activities listed are within a one-hour drive.