About 27,000 people.

Wheeling is a historic Ohio River city that was once the capital of West Virginia. It is famous for its beautiful old architecture and the giant suspension bridge that crosses the river.
Walk across the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge, enjoy the dazzling Festival of Lights at Oglebay Park, and visit Wheeling's zoo and mansion museum.
The Wheeling Suspension Bridge, built in 1849, was once the longest in the world and is still a beautiful landmark you can walk across.
Oglebay Park has a zoo, gardens, a lake, and a famous winter Festival of Lights with millions of twinkling bulbs.