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HUNTINGTON, WV
In Huntington, West
Virginia, you can:
Nuzzle up to a kiss-
ing llama. Cele-
brate Appalachian
Heritage in a vari-
ety of historic
museums. Tour a hand-
blown glass factory. Ride a wooden
coaster at a 100 year-old amusement park. Catch a
show, have a great meal, and visit unique shops.
Here you can soothe your soul and liberate your
spirit in this Appalachian town, nestled along the
magnificent Ohio River. Huntington is “Where Her-
itage Comes Alive!”
Huntington, the western gateway to West Virginia,
has a rich history of river and rail. It was founded
by railroad tycoon Collis P. Huntington and is
known for having the largest inland port in the
United States. Today, it is a diverse city with wide
appeal, recently named a Certified Arts Commu-
nity.
Numerous museums are located here, including the Hunting-
ton Museum of Art, J. Taylor Auto Museum, Touma Medical
Museum, Museum of Radio and Technology, Marshall Univer-
sity Special Collections Museum, and Heritage Farm Museum,
which is the only Smithsonian Affiliate in West Virginia.
The only amusement park in the state is also located here.
Camden Park is a throwback to fun days on the midway
and is home to one of the few remaining wooden coasters
in the country. The city also boasts the largest indoor mall
in the state and one of the few remaining glass factories,
Blenko Glass. Ritter Park, one of the city’s many parks, is
home to an award-winning Rose Garden.
Huntington is also home to Marshall University. The film
“We Are Marshall” was filmed here and relates the tragic
story of the MU football team, killed in a plane crash in
1970. Visitors can view the Memorial Fountain on campus
that stands as a reminder of the resilient University and
community that had to rebuild their lives afterward.
For more information, visit www.VisitHuntingtonWV.org.
Come see us!