The Keith Albee Performing Arts Center marquee sign, displaying Welcome To Huntington.
Welcome to Huntington, West Virginia. Lets explore downtown while we're here.
See that sign? Let's follow it.
A roadside sign directing to local attractions.
Checking In
The visitors center is a great place to stop in anytime to find something new. With small shops and cool old locomotives, there is something for all to enjoy.
Heritage Stations' sign, part of the visitors center, where many small shops are located.
Heritage Station, where the visitors center can be found inside. Shops curve around the back of the building, with a brick patio in the front.
An old engine of a train, parked outside Heritage Station. Behind it is an old passenger train car.
A Walk in the Park
Across the street from Heritage Station is Harris Riverfront Park. As the name suggests, it is right on the water, with pieces of it even dipping into the Ohio River.
The Amphitheater, partially submerged after heavy rain raised the rivers water level. Where the water starts is where the stage is.
A statue named Tub Boat, part of many tug boat statues on the sidewalks of downtown. This one has rubber ducks painted on the bottom.
The first ramp at the skate park. Graffitied on the wall in front of it is Sorry Sorry Sorry written with white paint. The wall behind it tagged with Scarberry in pink paint.
The park, located on the water, is home to many forms of wildlife, such as these Canadian Geese.
Pullman Square
Pullman Square, the local plaza, is home to many places to shop, eat, drink and kick back. From coffee to wings, there is always somewhere to grab a bite there.
A mural that reads Why be tied down to yesterday. Pullman Square. The mural shows people getting on and off a passenger train.
The fountain at the center front of Pullman Square, with a man on the phone looking at it. The fountain is currently turned off, with no flowing water.
The upper landing at Pullman Square, where the movie theater is. The railing area is a good spot to overlook the fountain and where live bands are normally playing.
Dinner and a Show
There are many local restaurants downtown, too many to list, but here are a few notable ones.
Buddy's, located right off Marshall Universities campus, is the place for bar-b-que.
Just down the street from Buddy's is Truckin' Cheesy, featured on "Americas Best Restaurants."
Jim's Steak and Spaghetti House, an old diner family owned and operated since 1938. In front of the restaurant is another tug boat statue themed after the diner, and is also called "Jim's."
The Keith Albee, opened in 1928, hosts many stage plays and events within its doors. It is also where the Marshall Artists Series takes place, hosting plays for students to attend free.
Headed Home
At the end of a long day exploring the town, it's time to head home. Grab a bus ticket at the Greyhound Bus Depot to get headed in the right direction.
The Greyhound Bus Depot. In front of its doors walks someone who just came out of the Depot, their dog mirroring the logo at the top of the building. To the right side of the building is the bus stop, where someone waits for the bus to stop.
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