5 Must-Stays in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle

Oglebay Resort has 2,000 picturesque acres of year-round recreational activities, outstanding overnight accommodations and flexible space for meetings and events. Of course, exploring every acre of the resort would be next to impossible without spending a night or two in the lodge – with room sizes ranging from Premier Rooms with one king bed to Premier Double Rooms with two queen beds.

Oglebay also has 25 deluxe cottages, premium cottages and estate houses available for rent. Features include high-speed internet, gourmet kitchens, heating, air conditioning, fireplaces and much more depending on number of bedrooms.

Grand Vue Park cabins in Marshall County near Moundsville will have you indecisive because of its generous cabin selection. After a day full of adventure, you’ll be happy with a traditional cabin. If you have a large group who wishes to splurge, the three-story deluxe cabins will certainly spoil you.

You can also choose from the two-story, three bedroom Eagle House that sits at the highest point of the park or enjoy the best view of the Ohio Valley in a Treetop Villa. A night spent in any of these cabins after a three-hour Grand Vue Park Zip Line Canopy Tour or miles of hiking and mountain biking will be a relaxing one.

Tucked into the mountains of Marshall County in West Virginia is a structure you’d least expect to encounter: a glittering gold Indian palace, perched between forested hills and farmlands.

If you want to feel like royalty yourself after touring the majestic Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold, book a stay in the Palace Lodge. There are 70 rooms and 10 private guest cabins available. From Single Queen to Double Queen rooms, there are rooms for all occasions and preferences.

Tomlinson Run State Park lies on nearly 1,400 acres of heavily forested hills. Rent a five-person yurt, complete with a cooler, a propane stove, lantern, picnic table and cookware and one set of bunk beds.

If you would like a more familiar setting, there are five camper cabins available to rent between April and October. Four camper cabins have electricity, and one camper cabin has electric and water. All camper cabins are furnished and include a picnic table and fire ring. Spend your day hiking through the scenic woods or playing volleyball, basketball, miniature golf and other outdoor activities.