![]() ![]() Here, you’ll find health-conscious and paleo-centered dishes. On a lighter note, there’s Butter it Up, inside of Huntington’s newest boutique shopping area The Market. Open since 2007, Fat Patty’s serves specialty burgers and was even recognized by USAToday as being one of the top 51 Burger Joints in the nation. Fat Patty’sįor Burgers, Fat Patty’s is the obvious choice. Both joints serve up delicious smoked comfort food from melt in your mouth brisket to gobble worthy pulled pork. If you’re looking for some ‘cue, there are two must-eat places in Huntington- Buddy’s Bar-B-Que (1537 3rd Ave) and Smoke ‘Em if You Got ‘Em (408 4th St). Hall of Fame CafeĪ mainstay that has been in the area longer than most is the Hall of Fame Cafe, a Thundering Herd memorabilia-filled sports bar serving up everything from pub food to pasta and pizza. Traditional and New Favoritesįrom long-standing restaurants like Rocco’s Little Italy (1345 4th Ave) and Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti (920 5th Ave) to the new generation of foodie hangouts like Fuel Counter (809 3rd Ave), Huntington has never been short on delicious eats. ![]() In the last several years there has been a resurgence and focus on local, thanks to the amazing people and restaurant owners of the Tri-State. When I think of Huntington, I think FOODington. Admission to observe is free, but you’ll be tempted to buy something. And we couldn’t mention local art in the area without talking about the hand-blown glass at Blenko in Milton. You can also find local food and artisan goods at The Red Caboose in Heritage Station year-round or the seasonal farmer’s market at Pullman Plaza on Wednesdays and Saturdays from mid-May through end-October. Start your “Shop Local” experience in Central City at The Wild Ramp or any of the nearby antique shops. And of course, get out and enjoy the 26-acres of historical fun at the 100-year-old Camden Park! Shop Local Stop and smell the sweetness at the Rose Garden and walk the trails at Ritter Park. You can start at Beech Fork State Park, the River Trail in Barboursville Park (I know, not Huntington, but still cool!), or Harris Riverfront Park. There are many ways to opt outside in Huntington. Have Fun Inside and OutsideĬhannel your inner Katniss Everdeen at Battlearium with Archery Wars, Laser Tag, and Foam Dart Battles. Oh, and don’t forget about the iconic and historic Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center. ![]() Awesome musicians and local bands are always coming through the V Club. Edwards Performing Arts Center are great places to catch a performance. On Marshall’s campus, Smith Music Hall and the Joan C. ![]() Heritage Farm Museum and Village, also known as the perfect place for kids, will teach you about 19th-century Appalachian history and farm life. At Huntington Museum of Art (FREE on Tuesdays), peruse exhibits, join a class or workshop, or explore the mile-long nature trail. Another one in the “free things to do in Huntington” category. Learn about antique radios at the Museum of Radio and Technology. And of course, you can honor those who lost their lives at the Memorial Fountain on Marshall’s campus. The tour will also take you to locations important during the rebuilding process. From there, you can see where Hollywood movie documenting the 1970 plane crash of the MU football team was filmed. All you have to do is grab a tour map from the Visit Huntington Visitors Center at Heritage Station. If you’d like to learn more about our alma matter, you can take the self-guided “We Are Marshall” tour. Sorry, Morgantown, and everyone else in West Virginia, but in Huntington, we bleed Kelly Green and support Marshall University Athletics. It’s steeped in rich history and pride for the area, but you won’t get kicked out if you randomly yell, “GO HERD!” walking down the streets. While home to 14,000 students at Marshall University, the town is much more than just your typical college town. Most notably, it’s hard to walk around Huntington without seeing a flood of bison and kelly green. This post on Huntington WV is part of our series on West Virginia and more places to visit in the US. Thanks to its wide range of locally-owned restaurants and year-round events, we think you’re going to find plenty of places to eat and things to do in Huntington to keep you coming back for more. But with the local business owners banding together and the community rallying for more, Huntington has achieved quite the glow-up lately. For many generations, it rode the wave of industrialization and has seen its ups and downs in recent years. Huntington, West Virginia is an Ohio River city that was founded in 1871 by railroad tycoon Collis P. ![]()
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