OHIO

BELMONT COUNTY

AMC THEATERS recently took over Carmike Cinemas at the Ohio Valley Mall in St. Clairsville and

offers movies shown in RealD 3D and Big D formats.

The theaters receive a wide variety of modern films, sure to satisfy all guests. To learn more

about the theater, call 740-695-3919.

DICKINSON CATTLE CO. INC.

With a large herd of registered quality Texas Longhorn cattle, Longhorn and related products are available. Tours are offered April through October for groups of 10 or more by appointment, seven days a week with Sunday hours only after 2 p.m. Tours are provided for walk-in groups at 3 p.m. Fridays. Special hours are available by appointment.

Located at 35000 Muskrat Road, Barnesville, OH 43713; 740-758-5050; www.longhorntours.com

JAMBOREE IN THE HILLS

Known as the Super Bowl of Country Music, Jamboree In The Hills has been entertaining country music fans for decades. Spread out over four days each July, the festival sees more than 100,000 fans each year. The event is scheduled July 13-16 this year. Located at 43510 National Road, Belmont, OH 43718;www.jamboreeithehills.com

OHIO VALLEY ROLLER GIRLS

Roller derby has been around for a long time, but you’ve never seen it like this. The all-female, full-contact sport holds home bouts every month, and a portion of the proceeds from every event go to a local charity chosen by OVRG.Located at James E. Carnes Center, 45300

Roscoe Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950; www.ohiovalley rollergirls.com

THE OHIO VALLEY MALL

The Ohio Valley Mall features a wide variety of shopping and entertainment destinations. Some of the latest additions include Aspen Dental, Sport Clips and 5 Star Nutrition, all located on the outer perimeter of the property.

Despite recent store closings, Marshalls is slated to open in the fall. Comfortable seating is featured throughout the venue, and there is plenty of fun to be had at the movie theater and arcade.

Located at 67800 Mall Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950; 740-695-4526; www.ohiovalley mall.net

GUERNSEY COUNTY

THE WILDS

The Wilds is a private, nonprofit conservation center located on nearly 10,000 acres of reclaimed mine land in rural southeastern Ohio and is home to rare and endangered species from around the globe living in open range habitats. In addition, The Wilds also features zip line tours, horseback riding, fishing and more.

Located at 14000 Internat ional Road, Cumberland, OH 43732; 740-638-5030; www.thewilds.org

JEFFERSON COUNTY

WELLS TOWNSHIP HAUNTED HOUSE

Voted the No. 1 haunted attraction in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, the Wells Township Haunted House is nationally known for its action, misdirection and group interaction. A guided tour takes you through a historic building and more than 10,000 square feet of scares, fun and excitement. Located at 101 Market St., Brilliant, OH 43913; 740-598- 9602; www.wellstownshiphauntedhouse.com

HARRISON COUNTY

BLUEGRASS IN THE HILLS

A three-day bluegrass music festival hosted June 7-10, Bluegrass in the Hills is a fun, family-type atmosphere that features the top bluegrass bands in the United States. The venue also offers bingo and open mic every day, karaoke and more.

Mickey’s Mountain Productions, Hopedale, OH 43976; 740-946-5631; www.mickeysmtn.com

BOSS BISON RANCH

While the bison herded on the Boss Bison Ranch are for sale for culinary purposes, stop by to check out a working bison ranch, a unique site in the area. The ranch will hold a charity pow wow the third weekend of June.

Located at 45701 Unionvale Road, Cadiz, OH 43907; 740-942-8726;

www.bossbisonranch.com

J.D. LANES

J.D. Lanes offers 10 lanes of bowling, along with two pool tables, a foosball table, pinball, video games, a complete kitchen, legal beverages and a jukebox.

J.D. Lanes will close in May and re-open in August. All leagues organize in August.

Located at 300 N. Buffalo St., Cadiz, OH 43907; 740-942-2111; facebook.com/pages/J-D-Lanes-Bowling-Cadiz-Ohio

VALIE LANES

Valie Lanes hosts open bowling Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 p.m. until everyone is done, along with a concession stand and pool table. It closes at the end of May for the summer season.

Located at 43927 Jewett Hopedale Road, Jewett, OH 43986; 740-946-9511

WEST VIRGINIA

HANCOCK COUNTY

MOUNTAINEER CASINO, RACETRACK AND RESORT

A local casino and horse race track, Mountaineer is situated near the top of West Virginia outside Chester.

Located at 1420 Mountaineer Circle, New Cumberland, WV 26047; 800-804-0468; www.moreatmountaineer.com

MARSHALL COUNTY

FORMER WEST VIRGINIA PENITENTIARY

The site of the former West Virginia Penitentiary is home to paranormal tours, ghost hunts, walking tours and a haunted house.

Tours are daily Tuesday through Sunday. Thriller Thursday tours run from 9 p.m. to midnight. The Ghost Adventures all-night tour is from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. On select Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, ghost hunters can plan private paranormal investigations with fellow ghost hunters or by themselves for the entire night, starting at 11:59 p.m.

Located at 818 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, WV 26041; 304-845-6200;

www.wvpentours.com

OHIO COUNTY

CAPITOL THEATRE

The former location of Jamboree USA, the Capitol Theatre has been remodeled and revamped and now plays host to a number of musical acts and other entertainment.

Located at 1015 Main St., Wheeling, WV 26003; 304-233-4470; www.capitoltheatrewheeling.com

MARQUEE CINEMAS

The Marquee Cinemas at The Highlands features 14 large movie theaters, complete with state-of-the-art digital and audio production and stadium seating.

Located at 150 Sims Circle, Triadelphia, WV 26059; 304-547-0290; www.marqueecinemas.com

THE HIGHLANDS

The Highlands offers shoppers a variety from clothing, crafts and hotels, not to mention the numerous restaurants that will please anyone and everyone.

Located at Cabela Drive, Triadelphia, WV 26059; www.the-highlands.com

VICTORIA THEATER

Featuring the Victoria Jamboree, a monthly performance the first Friday every month.

Located at 1228 Market St., Wheeling, WV 26003; 304-233-7464; www.victoria-theater.com

WHEELING ISLAND HOTEL-CASINO-RACETRACK

Racing track features live greyhound racing. Casino houses both video slot machines and table games.

Located on Wheeling Island, Wheeling, WV 26003; 877-946-4373; www.WheelingIsland.com

PENNSYLVANIIA

WASHINGTON COUNTY

KEYBANK PAVILION

Formerly known as the First Niagara Pavilion, Coca-Cola Starlake Amphitheater and the Post-Gazette Pavilion, KeyBank is an outdoor concert venue that holds roughly 23,000 spectators.

Located at 665 Route 18, Burgettstown, PA, 15021

PEPSI-COLA ROADHOUSE

The Pepsi-Cola Road house is an indoor concert venue with an intimate atmosphere and limited seating to preserve that up-close feel.

The venue also hosts banquets, parties and private events.

Located at 565 Pennsylvania 18, Burgettstown, PA 15021; 724-947-1900; www.pepsiroadhouse.com

THE MEADOWS RACETRACK CASINO

Western Pennsylvania’s first foray into table games is still going strong as The Meadows offers video slots, table games and a poker room, along with live harness racing.

Located at 210 Racetrack Road, Washington, PA 15301; 724-503-1200; www.meadowsgaming.com.