Clarissa & Michael
Things To Do at Oglebay
Golfing
Enjoy multiple golf options over 72 holes from Oglebay’s championship courses.
Horseback Riding
Oglebay’s stable is open daily from 9a-4p, offering lessons, trail rides & barn tours. (Lessons & rides are by reservation only.)
Aerial Challenge Course
Test your physical and mental toughness with exhilarating rope walks, obstacles & climbs.
The West Spa
Located in Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, The West Spa is a luxurious 5,000 square-foot sanctuary offering best-in-class services paired with the finest products and equipment.
Schenk Lake
Offering pedal boating, miniature golf, fishing & more.
Good Zoo
Take a walk on the wild side and observe more than 50 species of animals, 20 of which are rare or endangered. The Good Zoo is the only institution in the state of West Virginia accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Segway Tours
Explore Oglebay’s beautiful 2,000-acre park in a whole new way through the ultimate high-tech ride!
Swimming
The Indoor Pool at Wilson Lodge is available to all lodge and cottage guests year-round and features a Jacuzzi, sauna, and a special wading area for young children. Oglebay’s Crispin Center outdoor pool features inflatables, a climbing rock wall, and the Fountains of Fun Splash & Spray attraction.
Mansion Museum
For the history buff, Oglebay Institute offers educational tours of the elegant estate of Cleveland industrialist Earl W. Oglebay, who purchased the mansion and surrounding acres in 1900 to serve as a summer home.
Glass Museum
Experience live glassworking demonstrations and over 3,000 examples of Wheeling glass made from 1829-1939, including the largest piece of cut lead crystal ever made: The Sweeney Punch Bowl.
Shopping
With eight retail shops to choose from, Oglebay offers unique gifts for every occasion. From gourmet chocolates and hand-churned ice cream to one-of-a-kind souvenirs and hand-made glass.
Tennis Center
Oglebay’s Tennis Center is located across from the Crispin Center, and features 8 Har-Tru and 2 Hard Surface tennis courts. (Tennis facilities are also available at Oglebay’s sister park, Wheeling Park.)
Walking & Hiking Trails
Whether you’re in the mood for a leisurely stroll or a calorie-burning workout, the Susan Wheeler and Arboretum trails provide spectacular views of Oglebay’s picturesque landscape. These hard-surface trails are stroller-friendly and ideal for walking leashed dogs. For the adrenaline-seeker, Oglebay also offers beginner and intermediate mountain biking trails complete with obstacles.
Bissonnette Gardens
This beautiful, public garden display includes more than 30 flower beds, dozens of colorful hanging baskets, & multiple fountains. The Bissonnette Gardens (formerly known as Waddington Gardens) are a re-creation of the many gardens which existed at the summer home of Earl Oglebay in the early 1900s.
Wheeling Park
A short drive from Oglebay Resort is Wheeling Park, Oglebay’s sister park. The park features a playground, pedal boats, miniature golf, a 9-hole executive golf course, and a swimming pool with a giant water slide.