New Martinsville
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New Martinsville
Locals say Ohio Valley
Where the river bends and the hills roll on.
Ohio River blueHill greenSunset gold
Welcome to the Ohio Valley, where the river bends and the hills roll on. Whether you're here for the fairs, the fishing, or just the quiet pace, you'll find a friendly wave and a slice of small-town life. Pull up a chair at a local diner and you'll feel at home in no time.
Clubs for New Martinsville
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The room
One room for everyone around New Martinsville. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Sistersville Ferry A historic cable ferry across the Ohio River, a beloved local icon.
- North Bend Rail Trail A 72-mile multi-use rail trail passing through Ritchie County, popular for hiking and biking.
- Hannibal Locks and Dam Ohio River navigation facility near New Martinsville with public viewing areas.
- Wetzel County Courthouse Historic courthouse in New Martinsville, a proud county landmark.
- Pleasants County Courthouse Century-old courthouse in St. Marys, anchoring the town square.
- Tyler County Courthouse Classic red-brick courthouse in Middlebourne, the county seat.
- Outdoors Hiking the North Bend Rail Trail
- Outdoors Fishing on the Ohio River
- With kids Riding the Sistersville Ferry
- With kids Attending county fairs
- Evenings Local taverns
- Evenings Community dances
- Locals love Small-town diners
- Locals love Riverfront parks
Through the year
- Wetzel County Fair July The county's biggest summer gathering with rides, livestock, and local food.
- Tyler County Fair August A classic small-town fair in Middlebourne with agricultural exhibits and entertainment.
- Ritchie County Fair July Harrisville hosts this fair with parades, racing, and family fun.
- Pleasants County Fair July St. Marys' summer fair featuring local crafts, food, and tractor pulls.
- Paden City Glass Festival September Celebrates the town's glassmaking history with demos, vendors, and a parade.
The Ohio Valley has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold with some snow, springs are wet and green, summers are warm and humid, and falls are crisp and colorful. Best: Late spring and early fall are the best times to be out, with mild temperatures and low humidity.
Talk like a local
- “Holler”
- A small, often remote hollow or valley between hills.
- “The Valley”
- A reference to the Ohio Valley region, used by locals to describe the area.
- “Oil patch”
- A term for the local oil and gas industry workers or the wells themselves.
- “Porch sittin'”
- A porch or veranda, often used for sitting out.
Getaways
- Marietta, OH Historic river town with shopping, dining, and the Ohio River Museum.
- Wheeling, WV Victorian architecture, the Capitol Theatre, and Oglebay Park.
- Parkersburg, WV Blennenhassett Island, the Oil and Gas Museum, and the historic downtown.
- Morgantown, WV College town with WVU games, the Monongahela River, and lively restaurants.
Local flavour
Rooting for West Virginia Mountaineers, Marshall Thundering Herd, Pittsburgh Steelers
Eat and drink
- Pepperoni rolls A West Virginia staple, born from coal country
- Slaw dogs Hot dogs topped with mustard, onions, and coleslaw
- Ramps Wild leeks foraged in the spring, celebrated locally
Where people go
- Small-town diners Where locals gather for coffee and conversation
- River towns Historic communities along the Ohio River
- Rolling hills The defining landscape of the region
- Oil and gas wells A reminder of the area's boomtown past
- Country churches Small churches that anchor rural communities
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Nearby
Every areaWoodsfieldOhioRugged hills, warm welcomesWheelingWest VirginiaWhere the river bends and the hills hold stories.MariettaOhioWhere the Muskingum meets the OhioClarksburgWest VirginiaWhere the hills meet the sky.FairmontWest VirginiaWhere the hills hold the warmth of home.WaynesburgPennsylvaniaWhere the hills hold stories and the people know your name.ParkersburgWest VirginiaWhere two rivers meet and the hills hold you closeCambridgeOhioWhere Appalachian hills meet the art of glass.
Wetzel, Ritchie, Tyler and Pleasants counties, WV. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.