Picturesque City
While our picturesque city is a year-round destination, spring and summer offer added delights. Those who come in late April and May can delight in the abundance of colorful blooming Azalea and Dogwood which are trademarks of the residential area. By mid-summer, the renowned Rose Garden of Ritter Park is in full bloom ready for weddings, garden parties and guided tours. Terraced along the park's most eastern border, the Rose Garden presents just one of the many pleasures in the lush park. A natural amphitheater serves as a setting for weekend entertainment that features outdoor drama, classical music and contemporary music concerts.

Perfect Setting for Group Functions
Winding up the hills from the park, you will see the Huntington Museum of Art which boasts collections of the masters, the Impressionists and American history. Also a setting for entertainment, the museum is host to touring groups of well-known entertainers. Along Huntington's main port is the Harris Riverfront Park with yet another amphitheater for summer-long entertainment and festivals. In July, the river is celebrated at Summerfest, a week-long festival and top-notch entertainment.

Hand Blown Glass Factory
One of the best shopping deals in the Mid-Atlantic is to be found at its hand-blown glass factory. A short jaunt down Interstate 64 leads you to Blenko Glass Factory, the home of some of the World's most prestigious stained glass art and the makers of Country Music Awards. Tours of the factory and the museum are available, and the gift shop features the multi-colored, heavy glass art that makes Blenko a favorite in retail shops throughout the nation. Priced significantly below retail, the shop is a buyer's delight. And Blenko offers shipping to help the traveler avoid transporting the glass for the rest of the trip.

Bistros and Chic Shops
The residents of Huntington can be found enjoying the many fine bistros and chic shops which are centered downtown. An antique steam powered train holds permanent residence at Heritage Village.

World Renowned Entertainment
Other specialties of the Huntington area include an authentic Mexican restaurant that has received regional acclaim, several seafood restaurants and numerous college town bistros. The city's Civic Arena and Veteran's Memorial Fieldhouse is host to world renowned entertainment throughout the year. Easily accessible and possessing all the amenities, Huntington presents an excellent destination or stopover for travelers.

History Just Around The Corner in Barboursville
Located near the junction of the mud and Guyandotte Rivers, the Barboursville area was a crossroads for Shawnee Indians. Hunting plentiful game and mining the Salt near Salt Rock, West Virginia, they along with the buffalo established early, well-used trails. In 1813, an act of the General Assembly established Barboursville, a village of 339 people. Barboursville served as the center of political activity until after the Civil War and the completion of the C&O Railroad to Huntington.

In 1888, the Cabell County records, ledgers, papers and books were moved to Huntington ending 75 years as the County Seat. In 1930, Route 60 bypassed the village and with river and rail business disappearing, Barboursville became a quiet, residential setting of historic homes. Today, Barboursville is the home of the state's largest shopping mall. You can travel back in time with a historic walking tour of Barboursville which features 36 points of interest including homes, banks, business and other historic sites.

The Heart Of Central City Is History
In the early 1890's Central City was born. Later incorporated into the city of Huntington, Central City began as several farms and flourished into a remarkable little city. A wide variety of manufacturers located here, finding it an ideal location offering good transportation facilities, abundant raw materials and low cost fuel. Central City contained many different industries, including several no place in the world could match. Among these were the Bung Factory, the chain factory and the Art Glass Company. Old Central today offers a wealth of historic homes, some dating back to the 1890's. An antique district to rival any in the state is also found in this area as well as Central City Market. As you watch the modern automobiles whiz up and down the streets of old Central City, it is difficult to believe that at one time citizens were forbidden to travel at a speed limit of not more than eight miles an hour.

A Little Bit About Milton
On September 16, 1876, the Town of Milton was incorporated. In January of the same year a covered bridge was opened, which was used to provide access from James River Turnpike to the newly established Town. Historic Union Baptist Church which was organized in 1810 and was used during the Civil War by Union troops who occupied the building as a military post. In 1922 Blenko Glass company was founded and is still in operation today. In the 1930's Morris Memorial Hospital was constructed, which became nationally recognized for its treatment of polio. Now the buildings are used by Morris Memorial Convalescent and Nursing Home. Today Milton is a thriving community hosting the West Virginia Pumpkin festival and the Cabell County Fair. All are easily accessible from US Route 60 and Interstate 64.