West Virginia's second-largest city and home to Marshall University, Huntington sits on the shores of the scenic Ohio River at the point where West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky meet. First settled as a major hub for the railroad industry, Huntington features a bustling, modern downtown with a side of Southern hospitality.  Autumn is a particularly stunning time of year, with brilliant fall foliage covering the rounded, wooded Appalachian foothills rising on all sides of this West Virginia gem. Our real estate agents recommend some of their favorite spots to hit while taking time out from showing affordable, beautiful Huntington homes for sale.  

1. Heritage Farm Museum & Village - 3300 Harvey Road, Huntington
   This unique destination celebrates the rich history of 19th-century Appalachia to the present. It's also one of the best places to spend the day and learn about the history of the architecture, folklore, arts, and crafts, and daily life in Appalachia. Founded in 1973 by Mike and Henriella Perry, Heritage Farm Museum & Village includes more than 25,000 square feet of Appalachian artifacts in seven museums and includes a beautiful doll and quilt collection. In the Artisan Center, you'll find the Heritage Farm Artisan Guild, a group of skilled tradespeople dedicated to the conservation and development of traditional Appalachian arts and crafts. Or check out the "Smithsonian Room," an amazing public workshop space. Kids will love the petting zoo, too!
   
   
2. Ritter Park - 1340 Eighth St., Huntington
   Selected as one of the top 10 "Best Public Spaces in America" by the American Planning Association, Ritter Park features 75 acres that include a loop for walkers, runners, and bicyclists. Its award-winning Rose Garden and "Room with a View" venue is a favorite for events and wedding. With a spacious dog park, 11 (yes, 11!) tennis courts, picnic shelters, historical points of interest, and the Ritter Park amphitheater, there's no shortage of things to do in this fabulous space.
   
   
3. Huntington Museum of Art - 2033 McCoy Road, Huntington
   The amazing Huntington Museum of Art is dedicated to serving the Huntington community with outreach and education programs. The HMOA features a permanent collection of more than 16,000 items, multiple exhibition spaces, library, interactive education gallery, outdoor sculpture courts, studio workshops, auditorium, plant conservatory, coral reef aquarium, hiking trails, and a Sensory Trail for the visually impaired. Tuesdays are free!
   
   
4. Camden Park - 5000 Waverly Road, Huntington
   For more than 100 years, Camden Park has been a destination for family fun. This thriving amusement park features classic rides like the big dipper and tilt-a-whirl, mini-golf, kiddie land, and classic midway carnival games. In addition to amusement park staples like corn dogs to cotton candy, The West Virginia Grille offers sit-down meals for a more adult experience.
   
   
5. Harris Riverfront Park, 94 W. 3rd St., Huntington
   This riverfront park offers stunning vistas of the Ohio River, with a waterfront amphitheater that's available for rent. With plenty of trails that feature educational programs and beautiful local art, spaces for outdoor exercise, a skate park, and playground, there's something for everyone at this beautiful spot.
   
   
6. Madie Carroll House, 234 Guyan St., Huntington
   This 19th-Century house became one of the area's first mobile homes when it was floated down the river from Gallipolis by flatboat. During the Civil War, the tenacious Mary Carroll somehow convinced Union soldiers who were torching homes all around her to move on. This historic house is named for Mary's step-granddaughter, Mary "Madie" Carroll. If you're in the mood for some thrills, it is said to be one of the most haunted houses in Huntington.

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