Current mood:
adventurous
adventurousSo I have been trying to find things to do for me and Roxy in West Virginia. The main problem is that, most of the things to do are closer to Maryland. However, we will be on the other side of the state closer to Ohio. So I have looked beyond the Ohio River at other places we can go to.
Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland is just across the Ohio River. It is kind of small townish. So let's see what we can do there.
#1.
Highland Museum and Discovery Center
Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland is just across the Ohio River. It is kind of small townish. So let's see what we can do there.
#1.
Highland Museum and Discovery Center
Address: 1620 Winchester Avenue Ashland, KY
Tel: (606) 329-8888
Fax: (606) 324-3218
http://www.highlandsmuseum.com/
http://www.highlandsmuseum.com/exhibits_perm.shtml
So here's another museum. Let's see what kind of museum it is.
The treehouse.
What do you see when you're up in a tree? Learn about the natural world around us! Bugs and beetles, butterflies and snakes, animals and birds, plants and flowers all take their place in your own backyard.
Aviation exhibit.
Visit this exciting ongoing exhibit in the museum's Discovery Center , which features airplanes, a wind tunnel and hands-on activities focusing on the history of flight.
Life on the River.
Learn about how people live and the jobs they do along the Ohio River in this ongoing exhibit. Visitors can pilot “Little Joe,” an actual towboat. Explore the streetscape of Poage's Landing and imagine yourself to be a banker, a grocer, a chef, a doctor or an EMT!
River Expedition.
Travel the Ohio River and explore the natural history of life along the Ohio. Young explorers will take a close-up look at boats and bridges, fish, frogs and tents. Become a caver and investigate Discovery Cavern to learn about caves and coal. Designed especially for ages 5-11.
Country Music Heritage Hall.
Explore the memorabilia of well-known country music artists and local singer songwriters who came from towns on US 23. Learn more about Keith Whitley, Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, Ricky Skaggs, Hylo Brown, Miley & Billy Ray Cyrus, Patty Loveless, Tom T. Hall, and Naomi, Wynonna and Ashley Judd. Play the Music Quilt where everyone can be a musician!
The World at War.
The Appalachian region has always given up its sons and daughters to war. Reflect on the public and private sacrifices made by the men and women who fought during the wars of the twentieth century.
School Daze.
http://www.highlandsmuseum.com/
http://www.highlandsmuseum.com/exhibits_perm.shtml
So here's another museum. Let's see what kind of museum it is.
The treehouse.
What do you see when you're up in a tree? Learn about the natural world around us! Bugs and beetles, butterflies and snakes, animals and birds, plants and flowers all take their place in your own backyard.
Aviation exhibit.
Visit this exciting ongoing exhibit in the museum's Discovery Center , which features airplanes, a wind tunnel and hands-on activities focusing on the history of flight.
Life on the River.
Learn about how people live and the jobs they do along the Ohio River in this ongoing exhibit. Visitors can pilot “Little Joe,” an actual towboat. Explore the streetscape of Poage's Landing and imagine yourself to be a banker, a grocer, a chef, a doctor or an EMT!
River Expedition.
Travel the Ohio River and explore the natural history of life along the Ohio. Young explorers will take a close-up look at boats and bridges, fish, frogs and tents. Become a caver and investigate Discovery Cavern to learn about caves and coal. Designed especially for ages 5-11.
Country Music Heritage Hall.
Explore the memorabilia of well-known country music artists and local singer songwriters who came from towns on US 23. Learn more about Keith Whitley, Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, Ricky Skaggs, Hylo Brown, Miley & Billy Ray Cyrus, Patty Loveless, Tom T. Hall, and Naomi, Wynonna and Ashley Judd. Play the Music Quilt where everyone can be a musician!
The World at War.
The Appalachian region has always given up its sons and daughters to war. Reflect on the public and private sacrifices made by the men and women who fought during the wars of the twentieth century.
School Daze.
Visit a nineteenth century classroom. Dress in clothes of the era and become a student or teacher of the 1870's.
Steel Rails.
Learn about the early beginnings of the transportation and manufacturing that made Ashland into a boomtown.
Digging Deeper.
Focusing on a time before the Eurpoean explorers and settlers entered the Ohio River Valley, Digging Deeper brings the ancient peoples and animals of the Ohio River region to life. This exhibit will introduce visitors to the process of archeology and draw parallels with the needs of yesterday's communities and our community today.
Note: So... It seems to be an ok type of museum, but a little odd. Except for the school and river exhibits, I don't know if this is Roxy's type of thing.
Paramont Arts Theater.
http://www.paramountartscenter.com/
Note: Well, I can't see to find any shows that are going on at the same time we will be up there. So onto more things.
Ashland Town Center
Ashland Town Center, 500 Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY
Note: If all else fails, you can always take a girl shopping.
And speaking of shopping, here is a list of Ashland's antique dealers:
Kentucky Trading Post – 10699 US Route 60, Ashland, KY
Steel Rails.
Learn about the early beginnings of the transportation and manufacturing that made Ashland into a boomtown.
Digging Deeper.
Focusing on a time before the Eurpoean explorers and settlers entered the Ohio River Valley, Digging Deeper brings the ancient peoples and animals of the Ohio River region to life. This exhibit will introduce visitors to the process of archeology and draw parallels with the needs of yesterday's communities and our community today.
Note: So... It seems to be an ok type of museum, but a little odd. Except for the school and river exhibits, I don't know if this is Roxy's type of thing.
Paramont Arts Theater.
http://www.paramountartscenter.com/
Note: Well, I can't see to find any shows that are going on at the same time we will be up there. So onto more things.
Ashland Town Center
Ashland Town Center, 500 Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY
Note: If all else fails, you can always take a girl shopping.
And speaking of shopping, here is a list of Ashland's antique dealers:
Kentucky Trading Post – 10699 US Route 60, Ashland, KY
(606) 929-9344
Miner’s Coins & Antiques – 830 29th St, Ashland, KY
(606) 325-9425
Old Friends Antiques & Uniques – 6112 US Route 60, Ashland, KY
(606) 928-2181
Out of the Attic Country Collections – 1336 ½ Cannonsburg Road, Meads, KY
(606) 928-1030
Reggie’s Attic – Antiques & Collectibles – 3001 Greenup Ave, Ashland, KY
(606) 325-8880
Note: Antique Shops can be hit or miss. We'll see how Roxy feels.
Okay, that's all I can find for things to do in Ashland. Hmmm. It really is a small town.
#2.
Portsmouth, Ohio
Shawnee State Park
Attraction type: State park
Note: Oh no! Not another park!
#3.
Point Pleasant, West Viriginia
Note: Yeah, this is where the Mothman Prophecies took place. Remember that movie with Richard Gere and Laura Linney?
Mothman Museum
http://www.mothmanmuseum.com/index.html
Note: Weird and spooky. In fact, here's a true fact, my Grandfather Ray worked on the new bridge that replaced the old bridge that fell. He hated to talk about it, since while he was working on it (at the beginning) the police were pulling the dead bodies out of the water.
Point Pleasant River Museum
http://www.pprivermuseum.com/
Note: I don't know... a museum about the river? Mmmm. Doesn't seem too exciting. Well, not for that much of a drive.
#4.
Hurricane, West Virginia Note: Pronouced (Hur-e-kin) Like the throwing star (Surikin)
Note: Ok, there is nothing to do here. It's just that small of a town.
#5.
Note: Antique Shops can be hit or miss. We'll see how Roxy feels.
Okay, that's all I can find for things to do in Ashland. Hmmm. It really is a small town.
#2.
Portsmouth, Ohio
Shawnee State Park
Attraction type: State park
Address: 4404 State Route 125 Portsmouth, OH 45663
Tel: 740 858-6652
Note: Oh no! Not another park!
#3.
Point Pleasant, West Viriginia
Note: Yeah, this is where the Mothman Prophecies took place. Remember that movie with Richard Gere and Laura Linney?
Mothman Museum
Mothman Museum - A quirky little place near the Lowe Inn. Filled with newspaper clippings of mothman sitings and articles about the bridge collapsing plus props from the film and a variety of other items, from fun (mothman pez dispenser) to serious. Run by a friendly, knowledgeable man who was happy to answer any questions. A great offbeat place. Entrance fee was $3.
http://www.mothmanmuseum.com/index.html
Note: Weird and spooky. In fact, here's a true fact, my Grandfather Ray worked on the new bridge that replaced the old bridge that fell. He hated to talk about it, since while he was working on it (at the beginning) the police were pulling the dead bodies out of the water.
Point Pleasant River Museum
The Point Pleasant River Museum focuses on river life and commercial enterprise on the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers. Displays, video demonstrations and special guests will highlight topics such as great floods, boat construction, sternwheel steamers, river disasters and the local river industry's contribution to World War II. The museum also offers a working pilot house and a research library.
http://www.pprivermuseum.com/
Note: I don't know... a museum about the river? Mmmm. Doesn't seem too exciting. Well, not for that much of a drive.
#4.
Hurricane, West Virginia Note: Pronouced (Hur-e-kin) Like the throwing star (Surikin)
Note: Ok, there is nothing to do here. It's just that small of a town.
#5.
Barboursville, West Virginia.
Note: Same story as #4.
#6.
Sutton, West Virginia
0 Things to Do found
Note: That's really what it said. I can't make this stuff up.
#7.
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Note: It may be kind of far from Grandma's house, but we will be near there for the family reunion. Let's see what kind of trouble we can get into there.
Trans Allegheny Books
Sutton, West Virginia
0 Things to Do found
Note: That's really what it said. I can't make this stuff up.
#7.
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Note: It may be kind of far from Grandma's house, but we will be near there for the family reunion. Let's see what kind of trouble we can get into there.
Trans Allegheny Books
Attraction type: Specialty shop
Activities: Shopping
Address: 725 Green Street Parkersburg, WV 26101
Tel: 800-371-1283, 304-422-4499
Fax: 304-428-7447
Note: There's a lot of great reviews for this used bookstore. It's huge, and could have some really old and rare books. That seems promising.
Blennerhassett Museum
Note: This is a Archeologial Museum that specializes in Native American Indian artifacts. It seems they have thousands of artifacts. I kind of like that idea.
Smoot Theater
http://www.smoot-theatre.com/
Note: A Vaudville Theater? I love it! Unfortunately, there are no plays going on when we will be there. Darn.
Ok, that's enough for one night. I will try again some other time.
Blennerhassett Museum
Traveler Description: Museum that houses three floors of interesting archeological and historical exhibits.
Attraction type: History museum
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Second and Juliana Streets Parkersburg, WV
Note: This is a Archeologial Museum that specializes in Native American Indian artifacts. It seems they have thousands of artifacts. I kind of like that idea.
Smoot Theater
http://www.smoot-theatre.com/
Note: A Vaudville Theater? I love it! Unfortunately, there are no plays going on when we will be there. Darn.
Ok, that's enough for one night. I will try again some other time.
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