Wheeling CVB Announces purchase of the former Wheeling Inn
The Wheeling/Ohio County Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the acquisition of the former Wheeling Inn and would like to invite you to a formal announcement at 949 Main Street at 10 am on Wednesday, January 18th.
With this property adjacent to the Historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge, the Wheeling/Ohio County CVB and partners can create a beautiful entry to the downtown area from the Eastbound and Westbound exits off I-70.
Plans are in motion for the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a “Gateway” to the state of West Virginia, and Wheeling will be able to make a great first impression on its visitors.
The visibility from the interstate makes this property the perfect place to create an eye-catching experience to draw in travelers to visit our city and learn about what it offers. This project is an essential piece of the puzzle to revitalize the city.
The Wheeling-Ohio County community has been an incredible source of support and inspiration for this project. Thank you for your continued confidence in the future of our city.
The Wheeling-Ohio County Convention and Visitors Bureau is a 501(C)6 non-profit organization entirely funded by the WV hotel occupancy tax and is an accredited member of the West Virginia Association of CVBs. The mission of the Wheeling-Ohio County CVB is “to enhance and develop tourism in Wheeling/Ohio County by marketing the area as a premier leisure and business travel destination, and to drive economic success and positively impact the quality of life in Wheeling/Ohio County.”
The CVB purchased the former Wheeling Inn and its parking lots for $1,700,000.