Clarksburg (West Virginia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in West Virginia, United States
About Clarksburg (West Virginia)
Clarksburg is almost 1,000 ft above sea level in a region of steeply rolling hills along the West Fork River. Established in 1785, it was named for General George Rogers Clark, an important military leader in the Revolutionary War and the brother of William Clark, who was half of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It was the birthplace of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. Clarksburg, along with Fairmont 20 minutes north, has a fairly large population descended from Italian immigrants, many of whom came to the area to work in the coal mines and the glass factories. While Fairmont claims to be the place of origin of West Virginia's official state food: the pepperoni roll; Clarksburg also has a large proportion of bakeries specializing in the dish. Many Italians initially settled in the Glen Elk ne
Top Attractions in Clarksburg (West Virginia)
Explore the best things to see and do in Clarksburg (West Virginia):
- ★Greek Food Festival
- ★Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center
- ★Scottish Festival & Celtic Gathering
- ★Watters Smith Memorial State Park
- ★West Virginia Blackberry Festival
- ★West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival
Where to Eat in Clarksburg (West Virginia)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Greenbrier Restaurant
- 🍴Julio's Restaurant
- 🍴Minard's Spaghetti Inn
- 🍴Miskycha
- 🍴Mr. Taco
- 🍴Ritzy Lunch
Where to Stay in Clarksburg (West Virginia)
- 🏨Days Inn & Suites
- 🏨Greenbrier Motel
- 🏨Hilton Garden Inn
- 🏨Quality Inn Bridgeport-Clarksburg
Clarksburg (West Virginia) Travel Guide Sections
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