Harley Davidson Travel Blog . . . and thoughts along the journey

Parkersburg, WV
We took St. Rt... 2 (which is a very scenic ride) to Parkersburg . . . It was a very hot day. I must tell you that I had a great cherry pie along the way; and wouldn't you know it I forgot the name of the restaurant . It was a very small, simple diner with a very kind waitress who did a wonderful job taking care of me. (Hey,. . . if you remember me . . . send me an email)

I encourage you to look up the website of Parkersburg. I cannot believe that a city like Parkersburg allows for design & content like that. An entire page of calculative measurements like: What is the Prime # of . . . (I am sure web surfer really want to visit Parkersburg now)
Mr. Mayor: "Please give your web surfers some meat and potatoes and sell your city to future visitors" . . . All I can say : "Pretty sad" Let me know when you have your site changed Mr. Mayor . . .

The BlennerHassett Hotel
As I arrived in Parkersburg I asked for a historic place to stay and I was guided with enthusiastic directions to the BlennerHassett Hotel.

I must tell you I have not seen yet a more elegant renovated Hotel then this beauty. The rates were reasonable (about $100.00) a night, depending what elegance level you choose. Everything, but everything about the Hotel is superb and extravagant. Every employee makes an extra effort to get to know you and to make you feel welcome.

This Hotel offers every amenity from luxurious dining, to fitness, to computer accessibility, etc.

Thank You everybody from the BennerHassett . . . you are fantastic!

However, the whole visit comes with one disappointing story: It was about 8:30 P.M. as I felt hungry. Although I knew that the BennerHassett offered a great menu at their restaurant, I felt more like a sandwich and a Coke. I asked the receptionist where she would suggest going and she gave me a map of downtown.
As I was following the map, I might as well have received a map of the local funeral parlor, because this (which?) downtown is DEAD. On some roads there are not even ANY stores. Some streets look like the entrance to h"hell". Needless to say I was not able to find a place at 8:30 P.M. in downtown that would sell /serve a sandwich.

Parkersburg, you have the historic facades, the style, the access roads, etc. . . . for crying out loud get some businesses to downtown. Believe it or not the Hotel is about the only retail business in the who downtown.

After I searched for a place to eat I finally gave up and made ourselves comfortable at the restaurant of the hotel. Be assured that the food comes close to 'manna' and the waiter serves you as if you are the King of the Night. (Well, he better, because dining is not cheap . . . and far more expensive then my sandwich I wanted so badly)


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