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Enjoy one of the nation's largest holiday light shows, great attractions, and more at West Virginia's beautiful Oglebay Resort.
View Dates & BookTrip Duration: 3 Days
Meals Included: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Tour Director: Yes
Highlights Include:
Winter Fantasy
"Winter Fantasy" located at Oglebay's Good Zoo will delight all ages with Christmas lights galore. Featured in the theater is the unique laser light show dancing to your favorite Christmas carols. Also included in the Winter Fantasy is a fabulous miniature train display portraying life in the hills of West Virginia, and the enticing Nature Express Gift Shop.
Winter Festival of Lights
Beginning in 1985, the Winter Festival of Lights has grown into one of the nation's largest holiday light shows, attracting more than one million visitors each year!
The Winter Festival of Lights features 300 acres of twinkling lights over a six-mile drive. The dazzling display includes 90 lighted attractions boasting more than one million energy-efficient LED lights!
Glass Museum at Oglebay
Witness the largest piece of cut lead crystal ever made- The Sweeney Punch Bowl. Standing five feet tall and weighing 225 pounds, this remarkable piece of Victorian artistry is world renowned. Experience over 3,000 examples of Wheeling glass made from 1829-1939 including cut lead crystal, Victorian art glass, peachblow glass, pattern and depression glass, Northwood's carnival glass, and many other glass examples showcasing Ohio Valley history.
Oglebay Mansion Museum
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, you'll explore 13 period rooms focusing on Wheelings earliest settlement through the opulent Edwardian era, plus the Wymer General Store and Sinclair Pharmacy collections. Discover impressive collections of American furniture, china, silver, glass, pewter, toys, and textiles.
The Mansion Museum was the first museum in West Virginia to be accredited by the American Association of Museums.
Centre Market
Wheeling's Historic Centre Market, an eclectic mix of shops and quality dining, built in 1853, it is older than the state itself. Centre Market is a great destination for food, shopping, events, festivals, art, and exploration. All of the businesses are local and owned by members of the community.
Need to Know:
Oglebay Mansion access to some floors require stairs*
Glass Museum Fully accessible
Winter Festival of Lights and Good Zoo is accessible but has inclines
Dress for the weather it is West Virginia
Wear appropriate footwear
Eyre has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.
Tentative Pick Ups:
Departure Times:
8:00am Ellicott City @ Long Gate Park & Ride
8:45am Silver Spring/Rockville @ Georgia Avenue Park & Ride
9:00am Silver Spring @ Leisure World Clubhouse II
10:00am Frederick @ Route 144 Park & Ride
Day 1:
Travel to Wheeling, WV
Lunch on own on the way
Check in to Wilson Lodge at Oglebay Resort for (2) Overnights
Festival of Lights Dinner Buffet included
Day 2:
Breakfast included at Wilson Lodge
Admission & Self Guided Tour of the Glass Museum at Oglebay
Free time for shopping & lunch on own at Centre Market
"Winter Fantasy" at the Good Zoo
Dinner Show at Wilson Lodge
Step on Guided Tour of Oglebay's "Festival of Lights"
Day 3:
Breakfast included at Wilson Lodge
Check Out
Admission and Self Guided tour of Oglebay Mansion Museum, Wheeling WV
Depart for home
Lunch on own
Tentative Drop Offs:
Return Times:
5:00pm Frederick @ Route 144 Park & Ride
6:00pm Silver Spring/Rockville @ Georgia Avenue Park & Ride
6:15pm Silver Spring @ Leisure World Clubhouse II
7:00pm Ellicott City @ Long Gate Park & Ride
Subject to Change
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Wilson Lodge at Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV
Over 100 years ago, a tradition of generous hospitality began at the summer home of Earl Oglebay. Today, the picturesque beauty of Oglebay's property has been expanded to include 1,700 acres of year-round recreational activities and exceptional overnight accommodations.
The resort features an indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and fitness center at Wilson Lodge.
Dining options include Ihlenfeld Dining Room, Glassworks Grill, Route 88 BBQ & Brew, Garden Bistro, and Farmhouse Sweets & Treats.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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Ellicott City | Long Gate Park and Ride Meadowbrook Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21043 |
Frederick, MD | Route 144 Park & Ride Old Maryland 144 Frederick, MD 21704 |
Leisure World | Leisure World - Club House II (Residents ONLY) 3300 N Leisure World Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20906 |
Silver Spg/Rockville, MD | Georgia Ave Park & Ride 16000 Georgia Ave, Rockville, MD 20853 |