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Birke
Art Gallery: Professional and student art gallery in Marshall
University's Smith Hall. Hours: MondayFriday 10 am-4 pm, Saturday
1-4 pm and Monday 7-9 pm. (304) 696-6760.
Blenko
Glass Company: Observe artisans creating unique handmade
glassware that is famous throughout the world. Only outlet for national
manufacturer glass and historical museum. Observation area open
to view glassmaking Mon-Fri 8am - 3:15pm, Visitor Center hours Mon
- Fri 8am - 5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12pm - 5pm. Hours and times subject
to change. Call ahead to confirm. Ample parking; admission free.
Hours: M-Sat 8 am - 4 pm and Sunday Noon-4 p.m. I-64 Exit 28, Milton
WV. Just 20 minutes east of Huntington and 30 minutes west of Charleston
(304) 743-9081.
Camden
Park: Since 1903 historic Camden Park, West Virginia's
only amusement park, has been entertaining tri-state residents with
27 rides, including a Kiddieland, Roller coasters & Log Flume
Ride. Games, concessions, full service cafeteria, miniature golf
and picnic facilities are just some of the attractions! Open 3rd
weekend of May- September, Park open full time Tues-Sun, 2nd week
of June-3rd week of August. Halloween Spooktacular every weekend
in October. I-64 Exit 1, travel Route 60 east. 304/429-4321.
Charlie's
Harley-Davidson:
Charlie's is more than a dealership -- it's an experience! Come
in and see for yourself. Visit our motorcycle museum with bikes
dating from 1909. Purchase some leather for yourself or some chrome
for your bike. Enbjoy a super-sized sandwich or salad in our '50s-style
diner. Stop for a visit, stay for a while and become a part of Charlie's
Harley-Davidson family. 408 4th St. Phone: (304) 523-1340. Fax:
(304) 523-5474. Hours: M-Th 10a-6p, F 10a-7p, Sat 9a-5p, closed
Sunday. Website: www.charlieshd.com.
Funny
Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant: 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207.
For more info call 304-781-1000.
Heritage
Farm Museum & Village: Step back in time at this
farm museum and village which preserves and recreates our Appalachian
heritage and culture. The museum is comprised of more than 12 buildings,
including four restored log cabins. A
late 1800's log barn houses three floors of collections and display
such as antique washing machines, farm implements, cooking, woodworking,
spinning and weaving, etc. The village portrays community life with
its display of antique cars, blacksmith shop, meeting house, steam
engine and much more. Group meeting facilities also available. Guided
tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Located in
a country setting, less than three miles from I-64, Exit 8, 3300
Harvey Rd. 304/522-1244. SEE
the VIDEO!
Heritage
Village: Downtown Huntington's former B & O Railway
Station, this architectural award winning complex contains the famous
Station Restaurant, authentic locomotive, a renovated Pullman Car,
attractive plaza, unique shops, the City's first bank once robbed
by the James Gang. For information on parties, rentals and events
contact the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District, 11th
St. and Veterans Memorial Blvd. I-64- Exit 8. 304/696-5954.
Huntington
Museum of Art: Nationally acclaimed Museum features
19th & 20th century American and European art, American and
European glass, Georgian silver, British portraits and antique firearms.
The complex includes 10 exhibition galleries, research library,
sculpture garden, nature trails and gift shop. C. Fred Edwards Plant
Conservatory now open. Hours: Tue - Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun noon-5 pm.
2033 McCoy Road. I-64 Exit 8. 304/529-2701.
Jenkins
Plantation:
Historic home of Brigadier General Albert Gallatin Jenkins, C.S.A.
Built ca. 1835 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
this plantation was home to a large number of African-Americans
prior to the Civil War. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm. The Jenkins
Plantation is open under the West Virginia Division of Culture and
History and is located on WV Route 2 and accessible from I-64, Exit
15. The grounds adjacent to the Greenbottom Wildlife Management
Area, are open to the public. 304/762-1059.
Madie
Carroll House: Listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, ca. 1810. Restorations
are underway to bring the house back to the 1855-1875 era. The house
has served as a private residence, the first Catholic Church in
Cabell County as well as an Inn where C. P. Huntington stopped.
Tours by appointment of the Historic Town of Guyandotte and Carroll
House. Guyandotte, WV. I-64 Exit 15. 304/522-0325.
Museum
of Radio & Technology: Visit the largest radio
museum in the Eastern United States. See hundreds of old radios
from the 1920's to the 1950's, telegraph items, early televisions,
and complete recreation of a 1920's radio shop, library, gift shop,
and much more. Open Saturday, 10 am- 4 pm and Sunday, 1-4 pm. 1640
Florence Avenue in the former Harvey Town School, (304) 525-8890.
New
River Train Excursion: An All-day train excursion from
Huntington to Hinton, WV with stops in St. Albans and Montgomery
to board passengers. This 300 mile round trip winds through the
scenic New River Gorge. While in Hinton join in the celebration
of Railroad Days at a street fair. Coach, Premium and Private Car
accommodations available. 304/523-0364, fax 304/523-0366, e-mail
newrivertrain@aol.com.
Old
Central City: West Huntington, Antiques, Farmer's
Market, specialty shops, museums, florists, herbs, fast food.
One stop shopping with parking. Gazebo available to rent for events.
(304) 525-1500 or 1-800-CALL-WVA.
Tri-State
Racetrack and Gaming Center: The dazzle of the desert in
the heart of the hills? You bet! Southern West Virginia's exclusive
location for greyhound racing and video slots with nine slot-style
games, Keno, Blackjack and Poker. Now we offer bigger jackpots than
ever. Play one of our four progressive jackpot games for your chance
to hit it big. Greyhounds race live Mon, Wed-Sat, and Sun. Live
simulcast greyhound and thoroughbred racing every day. First Turn
Restaurant and concession areas. Get on the entertainment fast track....only
at Tri-State Greyhound Park! I-64, Exit 47 & 47A, Cross Lanes,
WV. 304/776-1000.
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