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Websites to help you plan your travel to Wheeling and elsewhere

Sites in Wheeling, WV, to visit when you come to the Toy & Train Museum

Interesting places to visit - close to Wheeling and worth the drive!

Links to sites of interest to collectors and toy enthusiasts!

Lodging in the Wheeling Area

Websites to help you plan your travel to Wheeling and elsewhere!

• Wheeling Automobile Club (AAA) - your first stop for all of your travel needs, either when going to Wheeling, or when going elsewhere!
• Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau - they'll help you plan your visit to the area!
• DirectoryWestVirginia.com - West Virginia Directory offers a vast selection for finding our resource and information.
• Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau - all kinds of information on tourism, events, conventions, and more in Pittsburgh and its surroundings!!
• Online HighwaysHelp in planning your visit to Wheeling or all over North America!
• Tripsouth.com A site loaded with travel information on all of the south!
• West Virginia Office of Tourism DatabaseA site to answer your questions about that upcoming trip to West Virginia!
• West Virginia Your Way websiteWest Virginia has many great places to visit - how do you find them all? With this website!


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Sites in Wheeling, WV, to visit when you come to the Toy & Train Museum!

• Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce - all sorts of info on the Wheeling area!
• Bonnie Dwaine Bed and Breakfast- located in nearby Glen Dale, WV.
• Cabela's - World's Foremost Outfitter- just 5 miles from the Toy Museum on I-70!
• CK Website Designs, Website Hosting, and Logo DesignA Wheeling company for all of your website needs!
• CK Collectibes and GiftsFor all of your decorating needs!
• Foggy Bottom Country ClubMini golf, laser tag, and fun for the whole family!
• Frio Auction ServiceWheelingites Jim and Karen Frio run some of the best auctions around! Why not see what those two are selling THIS week?
• The Historic National Road in West VirginiaA wealth of information for those wishing to travel the area on America's First Highway, the National Road!
• Iron Bay Model Company- World's largest manufacturer of giant scale model aircraft. Several of their beautiful models are on display in the Toy Museum!
• Oglebay Institute - a wonderful organization dedicated to the arts here in Wheeling!
• Oglebay Resort & Conference Center - there are many things to do at the Oglebay Resort, just up Route 88 from Wheeling!
• Ohio Valley Greyhounds Arena Football TeamThe area's United Indoor Football League team, they play at the Wheeling Civic Center.
• Pat's Trains - A great selection of trains, layout accessories, and Dept. 56 buildings!
• SMART CenterThe WLSC SMART Center (Science, Mathematics, and Research Technology). A great hands-on interactive environment for your school group! Advance reservation required.
• TaylorMade Printing of Wheeling - they print our brochures; maybe they can print something for you!
• Victoria Vaudeville Theatre - Live shows at the beautifully restored Victoria Theater in downtown Wheeling on Saturday nights!
• Wesbanco Arena (formerly Wheeling Civic Center)The home field of Wheeling's Nailers (hockey) and Greyhounds (arena football), Wesbanco Arena also hosts a wide variety of other events and activities.
• West Virginia Independence HallThe birthplace of West Virginia, this historic landmark features an exhibit on West Virginia's role in the Civil War!
• Wheeling Artisan CenterHouses the River City Ale Works and many interesting displays & craftsmen of local interest.
• Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming CenterLive greyhound racing, video slot machines, more!
• Wheeling Jesuit University - a top-notch Jesuit University. Several of the founders of the Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum are alumni!
• Wheeling Nailers Hockey TeamThe area's East Coast Hockey League team; they play at the Wheeling Civic Center.
• Wheeling ParkEnjoy one of the area's finest year 'round activity centers!


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Interesting places to visit - close to Wheeling and worth the drive!

• Bellaire, Ohio's Toy Museum Just across the river from Wheeling, a MUST visit! Three floors of Lego blocks related fun await!
• Bluebird Farm Restaurant, Gift Shop & Toy Museum A unique stop in nearby Carrolton, Ohio!
• Cass Scenic Railroad In the heart of West Virginia, Cass has the world's premier collection of operational Shay logging locomotives!
• Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad Centered in the Durbin/Elkins area, this excursion line offers special runs throughout the year, and a great way to see scenic West Virginia!
• Geppi's Entertainment Museum Located in Baltimore, Maryland. Right on the Inner Harbor, and quite an experience!
• Great Lakes Medieval Faire & Marketplace This annual summer event in Rock Creek, Ohio (off of I-90 on State Rte 534) is a great place for a weekend visit & a step back into history!
• Laurel Caverns Geological Park On Route 40 east of Uniontown. Pennsylvania's largest cave, and quite an experience!
• The Marx Toy Museum of Erie, Pennsylvania This site contains a nice history of Marx, as well as information on the museum!
• The Virtual Marx MuseumGreat site for finding out about that favorite old Marx toy, seeing a truly impressive collection online, etc!
• Mountainstate Association of Bed and Breakfasts When you visit the Mountain State, why not try a Bed and Breakfast?
• National Christmas Center Located in Paradise, Pennsylvania right on Lincoln Highwa. This place can put ANYONE in the Christmas spirit!
• The National Toy Train Museum This museum in Strasburg, Pennsylvania is run by the Train Collectors Association, and is well worth a visit!
• Northlandz If you're in New Jersey, this is a MUST SEE for every train lover!
• Official Marx Toy Museum Located in Moundsville, WV. This is the personal collection of Marx playset collector Francis Turner.
• The Ohio Central Railroad In Ohio's Amish country near Sugarcreek, this excursion railroad is a great experience!
• The Ohio & Little Kanawha Division of the C. P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society This Belpre, Ohio group is dedicated to the preservation of railroad history & to encourage public interest in North American Railroading today!
• The Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad In Titusville, PA, this is a 2 1/2 hour, 27 mile trip through Oil Creek Valley on a vintage train!
• The Oil Heritage Region Tourist Promotion AgencyA good site to start with when you plan a visit to Oil City, PA!
• Pennsylvania Trolley MuseumSee and ride classic trolleys in nearby Washington, PA
• Pittsburgh Zoo & AquariumA truly wonderful place. You'll see one of America's premiere zoos, and their aquarium is a treat!
• Return of the Jedicon WVStar Wars fans' annual event, held in nearby Middlebourne, West Virginia!
• Roadside AmericaA great O gauge display layout in Shartlesville, Pennsylvania!
• The Star Toys MuseumAn incredible museum, primarily of Star Wars toys & memorabilia, near Baltimore, MD.
• Terra Glass Factory Inc.A small WV Business in Middlebourne, re-creates antique Traditional Clay and Porcelain Dolls from the 1800's to the early 1900's
• Western Maryland Scenic RailroadYou can ride on either a steam or diesel excursion trip that takes you through 32 miles of mountainous terrain in and around Cumberland, MD!
• West Virginia Association of Museums websiteInformation on over 200 museums in West Virginia!
• West Virginia Penitentiary ToursThe former West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville is a Civil War era facility that served as a prison for over 120 years. See it for yourself!


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Links to sites of interest to collectors and toy enthusiasts!

• 123Greetings.comA site with LOADS of links in MANY categories, from toys to travel to holidays!
• Action Figures - Specializing in model tanks and trucks
• All American PhotosHistory related & Civil War photo CD's and more!
• All Gauge Model RR PageA wealth of information, links, photos, etc. of interest to model railroaders of virtually ANY gauge!
• Barclay BlocksClassic school size Maple Unit Blocks like those when you were a kid.
• The Circle X RanchA site for the fans of Johnny West & the other Marx western action figures of the fifties and sixties!
• Come Visit Teddy Bear Town!An interesting site for anyone who likes teddy bears!
• Collectible directoryTons of links to sites of use to hobbyists in many different areas of collecting!
• Collectics Antiques & Collectibles (www.collectics.com)Large, eclectic mix of consignment shop, antiques & collectibles mall, bookstore, reference information, arts & events magazine, collecting web directory, and museum featuring Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Arts & Crafts design.
• Dean's Model Kit and Toy MuseumDean Milano, a Chicago area collector of toys and vintage model kits, has a fun & informative website!
• Dr. ToyWebsie of Stevanne Auerbach, PhD, a nationally known toy expert. New toys, old toys, information on toys for your kids, or just about anything else toy related!
• E-Toy TrainsA vast selection of toy trains, toy train sets, and toy train accessories. Lots of Thomas the Tank Engine stuff!
• Educational toys.
  Brio, Lego, Fisher, Hasbro, Mattel, Playmates, favorite products, news of new cool stuff and much more!
• H ToyTons of toy related information and links!
• Internet Train ClubSite with lots of train related hobby information and links!
• Judy's Old Wood ToysJudy and her husband have assembled a wonderful online visit to their collection of classic wooden toys!
• KittworksThey make & sell modular track kits for Lionel & other O-Gauge electric toy trains, model railroads, & holiday train layouts.
• Lionel Trains, Inc. Lionel Station - Home page for Lionel Trains
• Lionel Collectors Club of AmericaLCCA - THE club for Lionel enthusiasts!
• Lionel Operating Trains Society LOTS - an organization geared towards those who like to RUN their Lionels!
• Marklin.com The North American internet home of Marklin Trains
• Marx Trains The Home Page of the New Marx Trains
• Marx Train Mailing ListAn opt-in discussion group about Marx and Girard (Joy Line) toy trains.
• Marxtin WebsiteWalt Hiteshew's homepage: This MD collector has assembled quite an array of photos and information on Marx toy trains!
• Marx Toy Box Marx collector Anthony Grove has a great collection of Marx trucks to show you!
• The Mego Museum WebsiteTHE place for information, chat, sales lists, latest news, and more having to do with the products of the Mego Toy Company, especially their action figure line!
• The Millionaire Playboy websiteA truly unique site for all sorts of collectors and enthusiasts! Don't let the name fool you; there's something here for everyone!
• Mr. Toys.comA nice site for a wide variety of current production toys of many types, to browse or buy!
• Museum.comA free website that provides information about museums around the world. Very user friendly with a good search feature.
• MyFavoriteToys.comFeaturing Thomas the Tank Engine Wooden railway, videos, DVDs and more at discount prices. Also pictures & profiles of Thomas & his friends in a detailed Character Guide, printable track layouts, Thomas history, more!
• National Association of S Gaugers, Inc. If you like the old American Flyer trains, or S gauge model railroading, then you HAVE to see this site!
• National Model Railroad AssociationThe NMRA - a great orgainization for scale enthusiasts!
• North American Tourist Railroad & Railroad Museum ListTHE list for rail enthusiasts in North America. Search by state, region, or just browse!
• Papa Ted's PlaceA haven for collectors and fans of The Old Dimestore Christmas Village Houses
• Playset MagazinePlayset collector and videographer Rusty Kern's magazine for the playset collecting community!
• Railroad Related Internet ResourcesA great source for websites on all aspects of railroading!
• Robert Grossman CompanyGreat source for reproduction parts for your old Marx trains!
• SCOOP The Home Page of Scoop, an e newsletter all about toy collecting and the antique toy industry. If you don't yet get it, you SHOULD!
• SecondhandMarklin.comA great site to buy & sell used Marklin HO and Z gauge toy trains!
• Shop 4 Collectibles and Gifts Precious Moments, Just the Right Shoe, Hummel, Department 56, and many, many others.
• Toy Train Info homepageBuy & sell, articles, train chat, much more!
• Toy Train Revue online magazineHas loads of articles on many areas of collecting, and an archive of past issues.
• Toy Train Sets and Wooden ToysAn interesting shopping site out of the UK, you can order some very unique items here!
• Train Collectors AssociationCheck out the TCA website, and join the tens of thousands of fellow collectors who have already discovered the best train club in the world!
• TripsWithKidz.comWonderful site with articles and reviews of various destinations and vacations that are family friendly, and which are perfect for you AND your kids!
• TrainMarket.comThe website of Vienna Station, run by Ray Ellen and Jerry Covel. Trains of all types for sale, including lots of American Flyer and Marx!
• Toy Train Operating SocietyThe TTOS - a club for folks who play with ALL kinds of trains!
• Ted Toy MiniaturesTed Deddens' website. He produces an absolutely beautiful line of metal, hand painted soldiers, mostly of the Civil War era!
• "Toy Shop" MagazinePublished by Krause, this is a great magazine for those interested in newer toys and collectibles, antique toys and sales ads as well.
• Un4Gettable ToysSafe, quality toys at a great price. They sell classic toys that have been favorites for generations!
• Vintage Toy Room by Tom HeatonTom is the author of the "Encyclopedia of Marx Action Figures". A really nice and informative site, with a for sale page, too!
• World's Greatest HobbyKalmbach Publishing's site for the World's Greatest Hobby promotion on Model Railroading!
• Yoyoplay Yoyo StoreA wide selection of professional yoyos, including brands like Duncan, Yomega, Spintastics and much more.


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