Huntington Weekends: Trails, rivers and local favorites
Curious about how you'll spend your free time when you live in Huntington? If you like the idea of paddling down the river with your buds, getting artsy at galleries around town, and are daring enough to go off the beaten path and try rock climbing, Huntington is calling you home! This list of fun local activities will take you on a journey from outdoor trails to live music and give you a real slice of Huntington's creative WV energy.
Hannah, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Hannah is a born and raised West Virginian who briefly tested life across state lines before realizing the pull of the hills is undefeated. She has lived in both northern and south central West Virginia, moved more times than she can count during college, and knows Charleston well enough to give directions using landmarks instead of street names. She writes fiction, spins yarn into sweaters, drinks Charleston coffee like its a personality trait, and somehow keeps four pets fed. Editing West Virginia guides comes naturally when you know the people shine... even when the sun does not.
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What Will You Do in Huntington?
From weekend adventures to iconic road trips, here's how locals spend their time off.
On a Saturday with perfect weather
Ritter Park rose garden, before the bees wake up
When the gals come to town for the weekend
Wine tasting at Sip Downtown Brasserie and foodie stops
Dude hangout
Marshall Univ. tailgates, where green hoodies abound and coolers seem to outnumber stadium seats
Rainy dreary day
Huntington Museum of Art, contemplating your life choices indoors
Artsy rendezvous
Keith-Albee Theatre, dripping in 1920s gilt and glamour
Outdoorsy
Harris Riverfront Park, scenic afternoon in fall
With your dog
Ritter Park trails where every golden retriever knows each other
Family-oriented
Camden Park, where you can risk the old roller coaster ride
In need of a selfie
Rotary Park Outlook Tower, great high-up views
You have to see this
Heritage Farm Museum, complete with historic vibes
On a budget
Downtown mural tours cost exactly zero actual dollars
For sports fans
Marshall football games - a sea of green garb
My Favorite Local Spot in Huntington
I'd have to say my favorite place to grab a bit when I'm in Huntington is The Backyard. I go specifically for their pizzas, but you'll definitely want to try their famous lobster cheese sticks if you get the chance. All I will say is that you get at least one cup of melted butter to go with it.
— Hannah Wyatt
West Virginia Local Expert
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