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Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and the Friends of Blennerhassett, its volunteer group, are pleased that you will visit our park. The Island is open May 1 through October of each year. While visiting our park you should allow at least three hours for a complete tour. This includes the boat trip to and from the island.

Blennerhassett Museum should be the first stop of your tour. It is the perfect orientation for all that you will see throughout the day. Your museum visit begins with viewing the video that briefly explains the lives of Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett. You will then be free to tour the three floors of intriguing archaeological and historical exhibits.

Take a Virtual Tour of the Mansion

After the museum, you can then walk a couple of blocks down Second Street to Point Park. This is the departure site for the 20-minute sternwheeler ride to the Island. Please see the boat schedule for departure times.

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While on the island, visitors can enjoy picnicking, horse-drawn wagon rides, shopping at the Friends of Blennerhassett Gift Shop, the refreshment stand, bike rentals, nature walks, and, of course, touring the beautiful Blennerhassett Mansion. The island ticket booth sells tickets for the mansion and wagon ride tours. It also serves as our first aid station. Blennerhassett's tranquility enthralls many of our visitors as they walk the wagon trail-road encircling the upper end of the island. Rich plant life, huge trees, and varied wildlife are a rare treat.

VOYAGE - June 12 - October 25, 2009
Blennerhassett Island Historical and North Bend state parks have teamed to offer The Voyage Package in 2009. $99 per package/double occupancy

• One night lodging at North Bend Lodge*
• Sternwheeler ride to The Island (two passes)
• Two tickets for wagon ride tour of the island
• Two tickets for Blennerhassett Mansion tour
• Two passes for Blennerhassett Regional History Museum

North Bend State Park is a 35 minute drive from Blennerhassett Museum and located between Cairo and Harrisville WV.

Package price is for two; this is not a per person price. Reservations and payment are required in advance of arrival.
Packages may not be combined with other discounts. This package not valid with special evening events or Brunch with Margaret event.
Taxes are included. *In summer season, North Bend requires a two night rental on weekends. However, if you decide to spend more than one night, a 20% discount off the room rate is extended for each additional night. All package prices are subject to change

Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
137 Juliana St.
Parkersburg, WV 26101-5331
(304) 420-4800
1-800-CALL WVA
E-mail: blennerhassett@wvdnr.gov