Tuppers Plains is a small community in rural southeast Ohio less than three miles from the West Virginia state line. Visitors will find a few hotels in the surrounding communities and a wealth of outdoor activities in the nearby parks including Shady River State Forest, Stroud's Run State Park and Forked Run State Park.
Blennerhassett Hotel, located in downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia, offers walking access to many attractions including Murphy Park, Fort Boreman Park and the Station Square Shopping Center. This upscale boutique hotel is 17 miles northeast of Tuppers Plains and features luxurious guest rooms with Victorian decor. Spats Restaurant, located off the lobby, features indoor/outdoor dining and an extensive wine list. Blennerhasset also offers a Starbucks Coffee and an on-site culinary school.
Located 15 miles northwest of Tuppers Plains, Super 8 Hotel of Athens offers budget-friendly accommodations. The hotel sits just south of Strouds Run State Park where guests will find hiking trails, a playground and day-use area. Rooms include standard rooms with free continental breakfast and the hotel allows pets for a $10 nightly fee, as of 2011. Local dining options include Damon's, Ruby Tuesdays and Ponderosa Steak House.
Holiday Inn Express is located on the east side of Athens only one mile from Ohio University. Guests will enjoy convenient access to the Athens Mall and a few restaurants within walking distance including Abrios Brick Oven, Applebee's and Donato's Restaurant. Holiday Inn features large guest rooms with a separate sitting area, work desk and 32-inch LCD TV. The lobby has a spacious sitting area, complimentary breakfast bar and computer for guests use. An indoor pool area off the lobby has tropical decor, heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi.
Comfort Inn, 19 miles northeast of Tuppers Plains, features economy-priced guest rooms only minutes from downtown Parkersburg. Grand Central Mall sits adjacent to the hotel where guests will find a variety of dining and shopping opportunities including Champs Sports, Olive Garden Restaurant and Outback Steakhouse. Rooms include standard rooms and king suites, which have a large in-room two-person whirlpool tub and spacious layout. Daily manager receptions are held Monday through Thursday and include free appetizers and cocktails. The property has an on-site meeting facility and indoor atrium recreation area with swimming pool and seating area.
