| 1. The incredible beauty of our hills and Ohio River, including Wheeling's gorgeous Heritage Port, site of festivals, concerts and dockings of the Mississippi Queen riverboat, and historic Suspension Bridge |
| 2. Great educational opportunities, including excellent public and private K-12 schools, and 4 colleges/universities |
| 3. Fascinating area history including Victorian Wheeling and its beautifully restored homes; historic Indian burial grounds located in Moundsville; numerous technological advancements in areas such as glass and steel making, textiles, and recent materials such as carbon foam and fiber-reinforced aluminum; and the richness of how our area was settled in Revolutionary War times |
| 4. The Wheeling Symphony |
| 5. A vibrant new shopping and entertainment area, The Highlands |
| 6. Wonderful restaurants like TJ's Sports Garden and Restaurant, Ye Olde Alpha and Undo's Family Restaurants, supporters of the Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta |
| 7. Great places to play, including the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack |
| 8. Oglebay Park and Wheeling Park, comprising the most superb municipal park system in the United States |
| 9. WesBanco Arena, home of the Wheeling Nailers professional hockey team and host to a wide variety of concerts and events |
| 10. Events like the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival, Sternwheel Festival, Fort Henry Days, BluesFest, Chili Cookoff, Ogden Distance Race, Winter Festival of Lights, and the WHEELING VINTAGE RACEBOAT REGATTA! |
