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Huntington is West Virginia's second-largest city, set on the south bank of the Ohio River where the state meets Ohio and Kentucky. It was founded in 1871 by railroad magnate Collis P. Huntington as the western terminus of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, and its grid of wide avenues still reflects that planned start.
Marshall University gives the city a youthful energy, and the campus Memorial Fountain honors the 75 people lost in the 1970 plane crash of the Marshall football team. The Huntington Museum of Art crowns a wooded hilltop with fine glass and art collections, and the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center is a beautifully restored 1920s movie palace.
Ritter Park's rose garden, Harris Riverfront Park and the shops of Heritage Station and Pullman Square make the downtown area pleasant to explore, while Camden Park, one of the oldest amusement parks in the country, and Heritage Farm Museum and Village bring in families.
West Virginia's largest art museum, set on a wooded hill with walking trails, showing American and European paintings, an outstanding collection of regional and art glass, and a tropical plant conservatory. Allow two hours, and walk one of the hilltop nature trails afterward.
A Smithsonian-affiliated museum village in the hills outside Huntington telling the story of Appalachian life through several museums, log buildings, crafts demonstrations, farm animals and hands-on activities. Families can easily spend half a day. Check for special events and lodging in cabins.
A volunteer-run museum in a former school building filled with vintage radios, televisions, phonographs, early computers and a recreated radio studio. Knowledgeable volunteers love to share stories of the collection. It is a quirky stop for history and tech fans; open on limited days, so check first.
Huntington's beloved park along Fourpole Creek, with a nationally recognized rose garden of thousands of bushes, a popular playground, tennis courts and a shady walking path. The roses peak from late May through June. Visit early in the morning for a quiet stroll and the best photos.
A riverfront park downtown with an amphitheater, walking paths and views across the Ohio River, protected by the city's floodwall decorated with murals of local history. It hosts concerts, festivals and fireworks. Walk the riverbank at sunset, and look for the historic floodwall murals.
A bronze sculptural fountain on the Marshall University campus honoring the 75 players, coaches, staff and fans who died in the November 1970 plane crash. The water is turned off each year on the anniversary and restarted in spring. Visit quietly, then walk the historic campus around it.
A spectacular atmospheric theater opened in 1928, with a lavish interior designed to feel like an open-air Spanish courtyard under a starry sky. Restored by a nonprofit, it hosts Broadway tours, concerts, classic films and community shows. Arrive early to admire the lobby and auditorium.
One of America's oldest amusement parks, opened in the early 1900s on Huntington's west side, with the classic Big Dipper wooden roller coaster, kiddie rides, a haunted house and an ancient Native American burial mound on the grounds. Open seasonally; check the schedule before you go.
A restored 1880s railroad depot downtown, now home to local shops, eateries and a craft brewery, with outdoor seating and events in its courtyard. It is a fun place to buy local crafts and gifts. Combine it with a walk to Pullman Square and the riverfront.
A downtown entertainment and shopping complex with restaurants, a movie theater, shops and an open plaza used for summer concerts and festivals. It is the liveliest part of downtown in the evening, especially when Marshall is in session. Parking garages are nearby, and the riverfront is a short walk away.
Home of the Marshall Thundering Herd football team, a lively stadium on the east side of campus where fans in green fill the stands on fall Saturdays. Game days bring tailgating and big crowds. Visit the memorial plaza outside the stadium dedicated to the 1970 team before or after the game.
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