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Address: 5601 Long Branch Rd, Barboursville, WV 25504
Covering some 3000 acres in West Virginia's southwestern corner, Beech Fork opened in the winter of 1979, providing a peaceful, woodsy setting for bird-watching, hunting, hiking, and camping. Primitive and modern campsites are available, as are rental cabins, restroom facilities, and a staffed visitors center. Families will find plenty to fill the...
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Address: 94 3rd Ave W, Huntington, WV 25701
Nestled between the Ohio River and downtown Huntington, Harris Riverfront Park is a premiere gathering place, especially when outdoor festivals, concerts, and other special events are on the slate. Indeed, two of Huntington's most popular annual events are held here: the Huntington Symphony's Picnic with the Pops and Freedomfest. Beautifully...
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Address: 3350 Harvey Rd, Huntington, WV 25704
Glimpse a more rustic way of life at this unique living museum, which features everything from a petting zoo to a working blacksmith shop to an old country schoolhouse. Many of the compound's dozen or so structures date from the 1800s and have been carefully restored so that they look just as they did in their heyday. Aside from family-friendly...
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Address: 2033 McCoy Rd, Huntington, WV 25701
A centerpiece of the Tri-State region's cultural community, this museum is home to an array of regional artwork, from Appalachian folk art to Ohio River Valley hand-blown glass to handmade furniture. In addition to these collections, the museum's holdings include various pieces of American, European, and Asian fine art, glassware, silver, and even...
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Address: 8814 Ohio River Rd, Lesage, WV 25537
This beautiful plantation, northeast of Huntington, was home to Albert Gallatin Jenkins, a brigadier general whose Confederate soldiers were responsible for several successful raids on Union territories. Completed in 1835, the stately brick home once presided over the Jenkins Family's 4000-acre Green Bottom plantation, which overlooked the Ohio...
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Address: 234 Guyan St, Huntington, WV 25702
Of Huntington's historic homes, Madie Carrol House has, perhaps, the most intriguing history. Legend has it that, around 1810, James Gallaher purchased the home in Gallipolis, Ohio, and had it transported via flatboat to a lot in Guyandotte. Not until the 1850s did the home fall into the hands of the Carroll Family, who operated it as an inn for...
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Address: 1 John Marshall Dr, Welcome Center – 18th St and 5th Ave, Huntington, WV 25704
Named for Chief Justice John Marshall, this university traces its roots to 1837, when a small academy was established in the western corner of what was then Virginia. These days, the university (a classification earned in 1961) enjoys a fine reputation for teacher training, in addition to liberal arts, business, and medical programs. Arts enjoy a...
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Address: 1640 Florence Ave, Huntington, WV 25701
One of the largest museums of its kind east of the Mississippi, Huntington's Museum of Radio & Technology is home to an impressive collection of gadgets, including some of the earliest telegraphs, radios, and televisions. In addition, the facility boasts several special exhibit areas: a '50s-era radio and TV showroom; a vintage Hi-Fi room that...
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Address: 1108 B St, Ceredo, WV 25530
Built in 1858 by Z. D. Zamsdell, an ardent anti-slavery proponent who moved to Ceredo from Maine, this old brick house is believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad. A word to the wise: Civil War graves are rumored to be on the premises, and some town residents believe the house to be inhabited by spirits from beyond.
The Mountain State "New River Gorge" Mystery Train
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Huntington Attractions & Activities
Address: 10th St, at 8th Ave, Huntington, WV 25705
Enjoy the beautiful scenery and breathtaking seasons of West Virginia's mountains from the unique perspective of a passenger train. Whether it's colorful autumn foliage or spring's plush greenery they see, riders are treated to a tour they'll not soon forget. In addition to scenic runs, the company also offers mystery theater rail trips, as well...
