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Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington, WV
Population: 51,475

  
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Amusements

Camden Park Route 60 east, Huntington, WV 25701, 304-429-4321, 886-822-6336, Since 1903 historic Camden Park, West Virginia's only amusement park, has been entertaining tri-state residents with 24 rides, including a Kiddieland, roller coasters and log flume ride.  more...


Historic Homes & Buildings

Heritage Farm Museum & Village 3250 Harvey Road, Huntington, WV 25704, 304-522-1244, Step back in time at this farm museum and village which preserves and recreates our Appalachian heritage and culture. The museum is comprised of more than 12 buildings, including four restored log cabins. A late 1800's log barn houses three floors of collections and display such as antique washing machines, farm implements, cooking, woodworking, spinning and weaving, etc. The village portrays community life with its display of antique cars, blacksmith shop, meeting house, steam engine and much more. Group meeting facilities also available. Guided tours by reservation.

Heritage Village 11th Street and Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Huntington, WV 25701, 304-696-5954, Downtown Huntington's former B & O Railway Station, this architectural award winning complex contains the famous Station Restaurant, authentic locomotive, a renovated Pullman Car, attractive plaza, unique shops, the City's first bank once robbed by the James Gang. map

Jenkins Plantation (circa 1835) Route 2, Huntington, WV 25537, 304-762-1059, Historic home of Brigadier General Albert Gallatin Jenkins, C.S.A. and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this plantation was home to a large number of African-Americans prior to the Civil War.

Madie Carroll House (circa 1810) Guyandotte, 304-522-0325, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Restorations are underway to bring the house back to the 1855-1875 era. The house has served as a private residence, the first Catholic Church in Cabell County as well as an Inn where C. P. Huntington stopped more...


Museums & Galleries

Benjy's Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Museum 408 Fourth Street, Huntington, WV 25701, 304-523-1340, Open to the public. Several vintage motorcycles on display. more... map

Birke Art Gallery Marshall University's Smith Hall, 304-696-6760, Professional and student art gallery.

Blenko Glass Company 9 Fair Ground Road; P.O. Box 67, Milton, WV 25541, Located 16 Miles East, 304-743-9081, 877-425-3656, Blenko has been making hand-blown glass since 1921. From a special observation deck, visitors can observe the various steps in handcrafting glass. The first floor of Blenko's Visitor Center is the factory outlet area and many examples of the craftsman's art. On the second floor, nine leading American stained glass studios have each contributed an example of their artistry for display in the Designer's corner. more...

Huntington Museum of Art 2033 McCoy Road, Huntington, WV 25701, 304-529-2701, Nationally acclaimed museum that features 19th and 20th century American and European art, American and European glass, Georgian silver, British portraits and antique firearms. The complex includes 10 exhibition galleries, research library, sculpture garden, nature trails and gift shop. map

Museum of Radio & Technology 1640 Florence Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701, 304-525-8890, Visit the largest radio museum in the Eastern United States. See hundreds of old radios from the 1920's to the 1950's, telegraph items, early televisions, and complete recreation of a 1920's radio shop, library, gift shop, and much more. map


Parks, Gardens & Zoos

April Dawn Park Mason and Smith Street, Huntington, WV 25701, Milton, 304-696-5954, Shelter has 14 tables to accommodate 55-60 people, bathrooms, playground and two grills. more...

Harris Riverfront Park Downtown, 304-696-5990, Boat races, concerts and romantic riverside walks are all a part of this new beautifully landscaped park. A river walk, picnic shelters, an amphitheater, and a playground area are featured.

Memorial Park and Arch 1301 Memorial Boulevard, Huntington, WV 25701, 304-696-5954, Dedicated to those lost in World War I, this picturesque arch and adjacent tree line park affords visitors and picnickers alike pleasurable opportunities. The facilties a playground and picnic shelter. map

Virginia Point Park Kenova, 304-696-5954, West Virginia's most westerly point. This park is located on the confluence of the Ohio and Big Sandy rivers in Kenova. With views of Ohio and Kentucky, its amenities include: overnight campgrounds, boat launching ramp, and the park system's largest group picnic shelter.


Tours & Cruises

Mountain State Mystery Train 8th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25705, 304-529-6412, 866-529-6412, Round-trip or one-way scenic tours showcase West Virginia's New River Gorge National River year-round and offer outdoor recreation upon arrival. Choose from skiing, rafting, hiking, biking. more...


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