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Huntington [1] is in West Virginia.

Huntington is the second largest, and one of the westernmost cities in West Virginia, situated along the banks of the Ohio River, right across from Ohio and just upriver from Kentucky. Huntington is home to Marshall University [2], a state-supported public university and home of the nationally recognized Thundering Herd sports program. Named for Collis P. Huntington, the railroad baron.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By car

Interstate 64 runs to the south of the city of Huntington; between Lexington, KY and Charleston, WV. Main exit is # 11 Downtown/Hal Greer Blvd. It also sits at the southeastern end of US Route 52, take last exit for Huntington, WV.

[edit] By plane

• Huntington/Tri-State (IATA: HTS), 1449 Airport Rd., Phone: 304-453-6165, [3]. only 10 minutes down I-64.

• The next closest airport is in Charleston only 45 minutes down I-64.

[edit] By train

Huntington is served by the Cardinal line on the Amtrak [4]. The station is located at 7th Ave and 10th St.

[edit] By bus

Huntington is served by the Greyhound bus [5]. The station is located downtown at 1251 4th Ave. (http://www.tta-wv.com/)

[edit] Get around

[edit] By bus

• The Transit Autority, Phone: 304-529-RIDE, [6].

[edit] Taxi

• Yellow Cab, 304-529-7131.

[edit][add listing] See

• Huntington Museum of Art, 2033 McCoy Road, 304-529-2701, [7]. Open from 10AM to 9PM on Tuesday, 10AM to 5PM Wednesday through Saturday, and 12PM to 5PM on Sunday; closed Mondays. A 52-acre site featuring exhibits on glass, Appalachian folk art, 19th and 20th century American and European paintings, Middle Eastern art and Islamic prayer rugs, sculptures and natural beauty.

• West Huntington provides for a fantastic setting. Some small shops here and there sell antiques and furniture.

• The riverfront, right off of Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Downtown Huntington, gives you a chance to look out on the Ohio River. Especially beautiful at sunset.

• Pullman Square is the hub where various shops and restaurants are located. Occupied by a large movie theater.

• The Keith Albee Theatre Opened in 1928, was at that time the second largest in the United States -to the Roxy Theatre in New York City. The Theatre If there's something showing or playing there, check it out. http://cinematreasures.org/theater/676/

• Ritter Park A nice little area to take a walk. Nationally recognized Rose Garden and children's playground.

• Rotary Park With an observation tower which provides a good view of East Huntington.

[edit][add listing] Do

• Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square Dr. Suite # 207 Huntington, WV 25701 (Located at the Pullman Square Town Center in the heart of downtown Huntington.), ☎ 304.781.1000, [8]. The WV Funny Bone, in historic downtown Huntington, has been bringing nationally-recognized veteran comedians, along with the freshest up-and-coming acts, to the Jewel City since 2005. Superstars such as: Mike Epps, Pauly Shore, Kevin Pollack, Gallagher, Bruce Bruce, John Withersoon, Dustin Diamond, Jon Reep, Chris Porter, and Bob Zany (to name a few) have all dazzled Huntington crowds with their comedic genius.  edit

• Marshall Thundering Herd, ☎ +1-800-THE HERD (843-4372), [9]. The sports teams of Marshall University, competing in Conference USA, are a huge part of Huntington culture. Seeing the movie We Are Marshall before your trip may help you get an idea of the Herd's importance; the film, named after Marshall's signature cheer, is a slightly embellished retelling of the aftermath of the 1970 plane crash that killed the entire football team. A memorial fountain to the crash victims is located on the Marshall campus; every November 14 at 7:35 pm, the time and date of the crash, the fountain is turned off and not restarted until spring. Most venues are on campus, with the most prominent being Joan C. Edwards Stadium (football) and the Cam Henderson Center (basketball), although the baseball team plays its home games 50 miles away in Charleston.  edit\

[edit] Festivals

• WV Hot Dog Festival [10] - The last Saturday in July every year in Pullman Square. A dozen of WV's top hot dog businesses are represented so you can bring the family (and the family's pets).
• Chili Fest - An extravagant celebration of all things chili. The festival, which once occupied 4th Avenue, occupies 3rd Avenue and Pullman Square for a day in Downtown Huntington. Each year, businesses and musicians come out to celebrate.
• Greek Fest [11] - A yearly festival celebrating all things Greek (history, tradition, food, and fun). You can't miss this delicious and richly cultural experience.

• X-Fest - A yearly music festival with performances on the riverfront by some of the latest in hard rock and metal bands. Sponsored by X106.3, a local hard rock FM radio station.

[edit] Learn

• The local newspaper is the Herald-Dispatch, 946 5th Avenue, 304-526-4000 or 800-955-6110, [12].

• Marshall University's visitor's center is located on Hal Greer Blvd. at 5th Ave. [13].

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Huntington Mall, I-64 and Mall Road (Exits 20A and 20B) in Barboursville, 304-733-0492, [14]. The largest mall in the state, featuring roughly 150 stores; anchors are Elder-Beerman, Dick's Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Macy's, Sears, and a Cinemark multiplex. The immediate area includes many other major "big box" stores, as well as the usual array of fast food and chain restaurants.

• Blenko Glass, Fairground Road in Milton, 304-743-9081 or 1-877-4BLENKO, [15]. Open 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM on Saturday, and 12PM to 5PM on Sunday; observation deck open 8AM to 3:15PM Tuesday through Friday. Making handmade glass since 1921. The visitors' center features a factory outlet, a designers' corner, a museum and an observation deck from which visitors can observe the various steps in handcrafting glass.

• Pilgrim Glass. Producers of mouth-blown glass since 1949, Pilgrim is best-known for its colorful crackle glass, cameo glass and pleasingly red cranberry glass. The company itself closed in 2002, but its artists have continued to use the original molds to produce pieces as Pilgrim Legacy Cameo Glass for the Huntington Museum of Art. Even new pieces can be quite expensive, and antiques are highly prized(Factory Closed).

• Scents from Heaven 3rd avenue above the Java Joint A hippie-inspired store that offers everything from clothing, handmade purses, and handmade incense to teas. A wide variety of homemade jewelry from not only the store's owner but also local artists. Paintings from local artists are also on display. Also some stuffed animals from the owner's childhood are on sale there.

• Happy Camper Downtown 4th avenue. Another hippie-inspired store that also offers clothing, purses, jewelry, incense, and candles. What sets this store apart from the others is its wide collection of smoking paraphernalia and cloves.

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Rocco's Little Italy, 1345 4th Av., Phone: 304-529-2400. Very close to the University. Cheap little hole in the wall place with good food in a casual atmosphere.

• Chili Willi's Mexican Cantina, 841 4th Avenue, Phone: (304) 529-4857. Tex-Mex with really very intriguing cuisine, definitely worth the trip.

• Arthur's, 322 10th St., 304-522-4202. An upscale seafood place on 10th Street in Downtown Huntington. Pricy, but fantastic.

• Jewel City Seafood, 1317 4th Av., 304-529-7961, [16]. An incredible selection of southern style seafood. Good service, quaint, nice.

• The Java Joint, Hal Greer Blvd. and 3rd Ave. downtown. This hip little coffee place also specializes in comfort foods. Definitely worth stopping in for some coffee, tea, or Spaghetti-O's.

• G.D. Ritzy's, 1335 Hal Greer Blvd, 304-523-7019. A greasy but wonderful burger place right on Hal Greer Blvd. in Downtown Huntington. Try the milkshakes.

• Stewart's Hot Dogs, 2445 5th Av., [17]. Some of the best hot dogs in the country. Drive-in style in downtown Huntington.

• Thabit's, 4th Ave. Small diner, mostly occupied by an army of regulars during weekday lunch hours. However the food is good and the place has stayed consistently delicious over the years.

• Jim's Spaghetti House, 920 5th Ave, 304-696-9788. Jim's is an excellent choice for a nice family meal. Try to make it for strawberry pie week.

• Nawab Indian Cuisine, 600 4th Av., Phone: (304) 525-8500.

• Savannah's Restaurant and Bistro, 1208 6th Avenue, Phone: (304) 529-0919

• Buddy's All American BBQ, 3rd Ave. A wonderful place for bbq sandwiches, ribs and wings. Also a good selection of mixed drinks and beer.

• Frankie D's Italian Chophouse, Pullman Square, 3rd Ave. An upscale classy restaurant featuring only steaks, chicken, turkey and even some Italian dishes. A romantic place for dates. Pricy but worth it. Delicious fresh fruit used for cocktails.
• Cam's Hams, 809 1st Street. Cam's serves a delicious ham sandwich with honey glazed, flaked ham. Their special sauce, available on most items, is also good.  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Union Pub And Grill. Great food and environment for the over-21 crowd. Located downtown on 4th Avenue.  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Pullman Plaza Hotel Located at 1001 3rd Ave, the Pullman Plaza's guest rooms and suites boast 4 star quality and convenience. The upper floors offer a magnificent view of Huntington and the Ohio River. http://pullmanplaza.com/

• Day's Inn, 5196 US Route 60, Phone: 304-733-4477, Fax: 304-733-4493, [18]. Clean, basic room for 2 (2 beds) for $56+ tax. Free, but SLOW, "High Speed Internet" . Nice woman managing the continental breakfast.

• Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 800 Third Avenue, +1 304 523-8880, [19].

• Ramada Limited Huntington, 3140 16th Road, +1 304-523-8308, [20].
• Comfort Suites, US 52 South Point, Ohio. (Right across bridge from downtown Huntington. Exit 6 from 64.), ☎ 740-894-1700, [21]. checkin: 3; checkout: 11. Brand new hotel, just across bridge from downtown Huntington! Located in South Point Ohio, will all suites, indoor pool, and full hot breakfest every morning. WIFI.  edit

[edit] Stay safe

Huntington has a moderate crime level. General street smarts are advised. Club/bar shootings are unfortunately common, so avoid confrontations in those places. The parks, especially Riverfront, are often the scenes of muggings and occasionally violent crimes late at night, so it's wise to avoid these places at that time.

Many homeless people can be found in Huntington and will often beg or panhandle. A common scam is a man asking for money for gas, with his family stuck at the station. Simply say no, even if they're persistent, they'll eventually leave you alone. Incidents of homeless people becoming aggressive or robbing people are rare.

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