Ohio district, West Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Wolfhurst

Wolfhurst is a town in Ohio district, West Virginia, United States, home to about 1,239 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 28 forts & heritage. The must-see places are National Imperial Glass Museum (9 km), Oglebay Park (14 km) and Oglebay Park (14 km).

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Wolfhurst at a glance

Location
Ohio district, West Virginia, United States
Population
about 1,239
Coordinates
40.0692° N, 80.7837° W
Places within 50 km
132 (21 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Wolfhurst

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wolfhurst: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wolfhurst

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wolfhurst. The closest is Pike Island Locks and Dam (14 km); the best-known is Belmont Lake (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Wolfhurst

33 parks within 100 km of Wolfhurst. The closest is Bridge Park (5 km); the best-known is Oglebay Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wolfhurst

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wolfhurst. The closest is Fodor Memorial Park (7 km); the best-known is Oglebay Park (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Wolfhurst

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wolfhurst. The closest is Aetnaville Public School (5 km); the best-known is Grave Creek Mound (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Wolfhurst

15 museums within 100 km of Wolfhurst. The closest is Wymer's General Store Museum (6 km); the best-known is National Imperial Glass Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Wolfhurst

15 churches within 100 km of Wolfhurst. The closest is Cathedral of Saint Joseph (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wolfhurst

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wolfhurst
  2. 9 km National Imperial Glass Museum · museum, Belmont
  3. 14 km Grave Creek Mound · heritage site, Belmont
  4. 15 km Burches Run Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Marshall
  5. 19 km Oglebay Park · nature spot, Belmont
  6. 1 km Oglebay Park · park, Ohio
  7. 14 km Back to Wolfhurst

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    Within 15 km of Wolfhurst

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wolfhurst by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2035Pike Island Locks and Dam (14 km)
    Parks2233Bridge Park (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1432Fodor Memorial Park (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2832Aetnaville Public School (5 km)
    Other attractions1318Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack (5 km)
    Museums1215Wymer's General Store Museum (6 km)
    Churches715Cathedral of Saint Joseph (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints89Hawthorn Hill (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Wheeling Island (5 km)
    Temples11Temple Shalom (10 km)
    Waterfalls11Raven Rocks Falls (38 km)

    Wolfhurst: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wolfhurst?

    National Imperial Glass Museum (museum, about 9 km), Oglebay Park (park, about 14 km), Oglebay Park (nature spot, about 14 km), Grave Creek Mound (heritage site, about 22 km), West Virginia State Penitentiary Tours (attraction, about 22 km), Burches Run Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 22 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wolfhurst?

    132 places on Spotwander: 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 forts & heritage, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Wolfhurst?

    Pike Island Locks and Dam, about 14 km by road; Wheeling Creek Structure Number 18 Dam (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wolfhurst?

    Bridge Park, about 5 km by road; Wilson Playground (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wolfhurst?

    Fodor Memorial Park, about 7 km by road; Oglebay Park (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wolfhurst?

    Start in Wolfhurst, visit National Imperial Glass Museum, then Grave Creek Mound, then Burches Run Wildlife Management Area, then Oglebay Park, then Oglebay Park, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wolfhurst?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Wolfhurst

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Wolfhurst’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Wolfhurst on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.