Huntington, West Virginia

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A year-round destination, Huntington is nestled in southwestern West Virginia on the Ohio River. Named for railroad magnate Collis P. Huntington, the city features lush tree-lined avenues and breathtaking Victorian mansions. Many parks envelope Huntington, including Ritter Park, which features the famous Rose Garden, and Harris Riverfront Park, home to boat races, concerts and romantic riverside strolls. Festivals abound as well, like the Grecian Festival. Savor authentic Greek food and pastries and partake in native Greek dances and music. Outdoor enthusiasts will be most enthusiastic about Virginia Point Park where great camping and boating can be enjoyed in scenic solitude along the Ohio and Big Sandy Rivers. For more information, visit http://www.wvvisit.org/index.html.

Heritage Farm Museum & Village.

Celebrate West Virginia’s Appalachian history and culture at the Heritage Farm Museum & Village. Encounter a late-1800’s log barn that features antique washing machines and farm implements. Discover what community life was like in the village through a variety of displays that include antique cars, a blacksmith shop, meeting house and steam engine. For more information, visit www.heritagefarmmuseum.com.  [Top]

Huntington Museum of Art.

A collection of cultural delights awaits you at the Huntington Museum of Art. Enjoy everything from 19th- and 20th-century American and European art to Georgian silver to British portraits.

Discover 10 exhibition galleries, a sculpture garden and nature trails. For more information, visit www.hmoa.org.   [Top]

Museum of Radio & Technology.

Relive the early days of radio at the Museum of Radio & Technology, the largest radio museum in the eastern United States. Examine hundreds of old radios, some of them 80 years old. Plus, check out early television sets as well as a complete recreation of a 1920’s radio shop. There is also a library and gift shop. For more information, call 304.525-8890.  [Top]