Mid-Ohio Valley’s best local businesses

The 111 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 17

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111 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants31 places · newest: Bourbon Hills BBQ, Aug 2
• 02Beauty11 places · newest: Beauty and Soul, Aug 2
• 03Shopping11 places · newest: Mothman Harley-Davidson, Sep 17
• 04Entertainment4 places · newest: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife4 places · newest: Parkersburg Brewing Co., Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets7 places · newest: Holl's Handcrafted Swiss Chocolates, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage7 places · newest: The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness10 places · newest: Bod'e Boost, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture4 places · newest: Oil & Gas Museum, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden5 places · newest: King's Corner, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods6 places · newest: Dodd's Sporting Goods, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: Parkersburg City Park, Jul 21
• 13Pets5 places · newest: Peke-A-Boo Too Pet Styling, Aug 2

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Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Grand Central Mall

  Other

  Shopping mall with more than 80 stores, a movie theater, food court, and arcade games.

  100 Grand Central Mall (Vienna) · grandcentralmall.com ↗

• J & M Books and Play

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Rediscover screen-free fun at J & M Books and Play, a locally loved trove of used reads, newer titles, jigsaw puzzles, and tabletop games,…

  508 37th St (Parkersburg) · facebook.com ↗ · ✓ checked Aug 20

• Michaels

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

  100 Park Shopping Center (Parkersburg) · locations.michaels.com ↗

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