Food Traveler Magazine Winter 2017 | Page 116

Wheeling , West Virginia Discover a New Wheeling in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia - a familiar place with vibrant landmarks, iconic, resorts & parks, destination retail & nightlife, & a unique restaurant scene in a city that is located on the I-70 corridors between Columbus, OH and Pitts- burgh, PA. Wheeling is culturally alive and diverse, with big city amenities not found in most small towns. Experience four season fun at Oglebay, get the “Wheeling Feeling” at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack and see a show at the Historic Capitol The- atre. Find unique shopping at our Centre Market and The Highlands. Anyone interested in American his- tory can appreciate Wheeling, since the city served as a pivotal point in both the Revolutionary and the Civil Wars. Visitors can see where West Virginia be- came a state in 1863 at Independence Hall, and the Suspension Bridge also has a lot of history behind it. Here in Wheeling, our culinary community ranges from down-home country cookin’ to fine Italian deli- cacies, farm-to-table freshness and every scent and spice in between. Enjoy unique-to-Wheeling eateries and fine gourmet dining. You can even eat like a local with our own style of pizza. Or try what Gourmet Mag- azine claimed as the “the country’s best fish sand- wich” at Coleman’s Fish Market. Outdoor dining overlooking the gardens of Oglebay at The Garden Bistro, dining in the street with a live concert at Centre Market, a courtyard to enjoy specialty crepes at Later Gator or intimate dining surrounded by wines from around the world at Good Mansion Wines. All of these experiences can be yours in Wheeling, West Virginia.