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Huntington Area Visitors Guide West Virginia HUNTINGTON & SURROUNDING AREA Visitors Guide Representing Cabell & Wayne Counties VisitHuntingtonWV.org Contents 4 6 About The Metro the CVB Valley 46 50 Taste Retail Therapy 12 34 Lodging Entertainment 62 68 For 130 years, the Huntington Regional Recreation Events Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of businesses in Cabell and Wayne Counties. We work to make the Huntington region a better place to visit, do business and call home. 304.525.5131 OPEN 304.525.7333 • visithuntingtonwv.org To All Visitors Center at Heritage Station huntingtonchamber.org 210 11th Street • Huntington, WV 25701 VISITHUNTINGTONWV.ORG 3 About the Huntington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau entered on the notion of Southern hospitality, The Huntington Area C Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) serves as the primary point of contact for those traveling to the region. The CVB, representing Cabell and Wayne counties, distributes travel inspiration, tips and advice to current and future visitors. The CVB anchors Heritage Station, a historic train depot that is home to The Red Caboose Regional Artisan Center. The Red Caboose is an icon in downtown Huntington and a can’t-miss stop for both locals and visitors. The shop features locally made ceramics, glass pieces, fine art, natural bath products, jewelry, artisan foods and other one-of-a-kind items. Stop by for a visit. Browse West Virginia treasures and chat with a staff member to learn how to experience H-town like a local! 4 HUNTINGTON VISITHUNTINGTONWV.ORG 5 THE METRO VALLEY (re)defined. Pullman Square Huntington/ Cabell County A bustling downtown anchors H-town. Meet up with friends, see a movie, go shopping, grab a ome places feel like home as soon as bite to eat or attend an event. Stop by Pullman S you arrive. Huntington, or H-town, Square, a center for activity with its lively retail, as we like to call it, is one of those dining and entertainment spaces. Stroll over to places. We’re true to our roots while embracing The Market and sample the local cuisine. Another new ideas and fresh perspectives. Here, you’ll multi-use complex, it offers everything from find exceptional dining experiences, comfortable coffee and cinnamon rolls to authentic Greek lodging, diverse shops, ample attractions and dishes and homemade ice cream. Or wander a recreational activities. Top it off with a touch of little further down the street for a helping of pasta old-fashioned Southern hospitality, and you’ve and pie served with a side of nostalgia at Jim’s got an area that is redefining the everyday. Steak and Spaghetti House. 6 HUNTINGTON VISITHUNTINGTONWV.ORG 7 Take in the history of H-town with a visit to Heritage Station. This former train depot has been repurposed and is now home to the Huntington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Red Caboose Regional Artisan Center as well as several unique, local businesses that include a bakery/ cafe, custom candle store, ceramic studio and gift shop, taproom and more. Soak in H-town’s robust art scene with a trip to the Huntington Museum of Art. Here, you’ll Ritter Park find special exhibits and collections along with a number of workshops and classes. The museum with a visit to Heritage Farms. This living history even houses the state’s only plant conservatory, museum showcases Appalachian culture and is featuring tropical and subtropical plants. Catch West Virginia’s first Smithsonian affiliate. a Marshall Artists Series show at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center and be left in awe by the No trip to H-town would be complete without beauty of the grand old theater and on-stage talent. visiting Marshall University, the heart of the city. Pick up a map at the Visitors Center and take the self-guided “We Are Marshall” tour to see the beloved school’s campus — including Ritter Park’s nationally the Memorial Fountain, a tribute to those who recognized Rose Garden lost their lives during the 1970 tragedy — and surrounding community highlighted in the 2006 contains thousands of feature film. plants, including more With all that H-town offers, it’s easy to see how than 200 varieties of roses. we’re redefining the traditional getaway. Enjoy a breath of fresh air at one of H-town’s lovely local parks. Ritter Park’s nationally recognized Rose Garden contains thousands of plants, including more than 200 varieties of roses. Just a short drive away, Beech Fork State Park is known for its miles of shoreline — perfect for fishing — and cool waters where you can boat, swim, kayak and paddleboard. Go back in time Huntington Museum of Art 8 HUNTINGTON VISITHUNTINGTONWV.ORG 9 Wayne County From Kenova’s world-famous Pumpkin House to the forests of Cabwaylingo and the waters of Beech Fork Lake, get acquainted with Wayne County. Hungry? Have a meal at one of the area’s long-standing staples. Savor Italian specialties at Barboursville Park Rocco’s Ristorante in Ceredo or flavorful slices from Evaroni’s Barboursville Pizza in Kenova. For dessert, order a thick malt from Griffith or more of the Whether you’re into the outdoors & Feil Soda Fountain or a “shop ‘til you drop” type, Barboursville is the place scoop of grape-pineapple from to be. Along with the village’s quaint Main Street, it is Austin’s Homemade Ice Cream. Beech Fork State Park also home to a 750-acre park — complete with hiking Wayne County is a great place to play. Relive childhood trails, sports fields, a fishing lake, picnic areas and other with a stroll down the Midway and a ride on The Big activities — and the Huntington Mall, West Virginia’s Dipper at Camden Park. Outdoor enthusiasts can keep largest shopping mall with more than 150 stores, boredom at bay with an ATV ride or zipline tour at restaurants, hotels and entertainment options. Rustic Ravines, a hike at Cabwaylingo — one of West Virginia’s first state parks — or a fishing trip at East Milton Lynn Lake. Redefine your next retreat with a visit to Wayne County, Down the road from Huntington, the small town a destination with plenty to discover. of Milton welcomes thousands of visitors each fall for the annual West Virginia Pumpkin Festival. But with its charming boutiques, delicious comfort food and convenient campground, as well Blenko Glass as the acclaimed Blenko Glass Company and popular Milton Flea Market, this quiet, cozy community has a lot to offer throughout the year. Griffi th & Feil Soda Fountain 10 BARBOUSVILLE VISITHUNTINGTONWV.ORG 11 Taste (re)defined. ake your tastebuds on a journey T through Huntington’s thriving food scene. From drinks to desserts, our menus are anything but ordinary. Sample unique flavors and creative dishes from one- of-a-kind dining concepts. Iconic drive-ins and trendy bistros, casual hangouts and upscale eateries — it’s all here. Taste how H-town is Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten redefining your next meal. 12 TASTE VISITHUNTINGTONWV.ORG/TASTE 13 HUNTINGTON Price Range Key $ $1-$15 $$ $20-$40 $$$ $60-$100+ Backyard Pizza & Raw Bar 1010 COFFEE SHOP 1010 10th St 304.522.8240 $ Coffee Huntington, WV Pizza 21 AT THE FREDERICK 940 4th Ave 304.529.0222 $$$ 833 3rd Ave American Huntington, WV 304.241.2958 $$ Huntington, WV Known for its wood-fired pies and fresh seafood dishes APPLEBEE’S 1135 3rd Ave 304.525.4321 $$ — including several preparations of oysters — Backyard American Huntington, WV Pizza & Raw Bar is a favorite among locals and visitors. For the best of both worlds, try the Seafood Fra Diavolo AUSTIN’S AT THE 809 3rd Ave MARKET 304.521.2580 $$ pie with grilled shrimp, fried calamari, mozzarella, spicy Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Huntington, WV marinara and parsley with fresh-squeezed lemon. BACKYARD PIZZA & 833 3rd Ave backyardpizzawv.com RAW BAR 304.241.2958 $$ Pizza Huntington, WV BAHNHOF WVRSTHAUS 745 7th Ave & BIERGARTEN 681.204.3837 $$ German Huntington, WV BODIMERS 518 14th St W Doubtletree Hotel COUNTRY STORE 740.853.2526 $ BAKER JOE'S American Huntington, WV American 1001 3rd Ave 304.525.1001 $ Huntington, WV Doubtletree Hotel BOOTLEGGERS 1598 Washington American 1001 3rd Ave 304.525.1001 $ BASKIN ROBBINS Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Blvd 304.529.2133 $ Huntington, WV Huntington, WV BUDDY’S ALL 1537 3rd Ave BLACK SHEEP BURRITO AMERICAN BBQ 304.522.9869 $$ 279 9th St BBQ Huntington, WV AND BREWS 304.523.1555 $$ American Huntington, WV BUTTER IT UP 809 3rd Ave 681.204.3510 $$ BOB EVANS 121 Kinetic Dr American 304.525.3473 $$ Huntington, WV American Huntington, WV CALAMITY J GRILL 606 3rd Ave 1555 3rd Ave 304.525.6610 $$ & BAR 304.529.8100 $$ Huntington, WV American Huntington, WV THE BODEGA MARKET 335 9th St CAM’S HAM 809 1st St AND CAFE 304.525.9245 $$ American 304.522.7012 $$ American Huntington, WV Huntington, WV 14 TASTE VISITHUNTINGTONWV.ORG/TASTE 15 EL RANCHITO 2010 3rd Ave CAMDEN CORNER 3002 Piedmont Rd 304.525.3434 $$ 304.486.1292 $ Mexican Huntington, WV American Huntington, WV 1325 Hal Greer Blvd THE CELLAR DOOR 304.522.7710 $$ 905 3rd Ave Huntington, WV TAPAS ROOM 304.523.2014 $$ Tapas Huntington, WV FAT PATTY’S 1935 3rd Ave 304.781.2555 $$ CENTRAL CITY CAFE 529 14th St W American Huntington, WV 304.522.6142 $$ American Huntington, WV FIREHOUSE SUBS 1548 3rd Ave 304.528.9100 $ CHARLIE GRAINGERS 300A 8th St American Huntington, WV 681.378.6943 $$ American Huntington, WV FLY IN CAFE AT ROBERT 6090 Kyle Ln NEWLON AIRPORT 304.733.9168 $$ CHINA GARDEN BUFFET 804 6th Ave Huntington, WV 304.697.3636 $$ American Chinese Huntington, WV CHIPOTLE 2151 5th Ave 304.525.5645 $ American Huntington, WV CLUB INN BETWEEN 212 20th St BAR & GRILL 304.781.3527 $$ American Huntington, WV Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten COLD STONE 10 Pullman Square German CREAMERY 304.522.6640 $ Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Huntington, WV COOK-OUT 416 25th St 304.522.7543 $ American Huntington, WV D.P.
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