- TripBuzz found 25 things to do with kids in or near Huntington, West Virginia, including 6 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ashland.
- From Beech Fork Lake to New River Train Excursions, the Huntington area offers 29 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Bowling and Specialty Museums.
- Located where the Guyandotte River meets the Ohio River is the city of Huntington. It's the second largest city in the state and is home to one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, Camden Park, making it a draw for families from throughout surrounding areas. Other popular attractions include a historical district, art museums, eateries, shopping and many festivals throughout the year.
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The 3,144-acre Beech Fork State Park is popular with anglers who catch largemouth and hybrid striped bass, catfish, walleye, and bluegill. Migratory birds often visit the water, and visitors often hear Neotropical songbirds singing, as well as see whitetail deer.
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With New River Train Excursions, visitors can take a scenic train ride through the Teays Valley region. During the trip, visitors will pass the New River Gorge Bridge, Kanawha River, and other landmarks.
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Part of the Marshall University Campus, Joan C. Edwards Stadium is a football stadium that is the home field of the Thundering Herd. The stadium provides seating for 38,016 along with a FieldTurf playing surface and indoor suites.
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Fun for all ages is available at Strike Zone Bowling Center. Guests enjoy special events like Boogie Bowl each Friday and Saturday night. Food and beverages are offered. Birthday parties can be booked.
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Featuring 34 wooden lanes, Colonial Lanes provides open and league bowling with automatic scoring and a full-service pro shop. The center offers flat-screen monitors, party facilities and a grill with food and beverages.
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Ritter Park contains eleven tennis courts that often hosts tournaments and has an active teaching program. In addition, the park's amphitheater is home to the Huntington Outdoor Theater group and Huntington Drama Camp, and often hosts concerts; and, the Rose Garden contains many roses and hosts an annual rose s…
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Featuring public skating sessions, Roll-A-Rama Skate provides visitors with skate rentals to take out on the floor. The arena is also home to a roller derby league team called the Poison Apples.
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Camden Park is an amusement park with a Big Dipper, Paratrooper, Rattler rollercoaster, train, log flume, and other rides. The park also has swan boats that can be ridden on the lake and a special area for younger children.
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Situated on 205 acres, Pfc. Emory L. Bennett Veterans Park is named for a US Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor. The park provides facilities for football, baseball and softball along with a playground and a nature trail.
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Located along the Ohio River, Harris Riverfront Park features a riverwalk along with access to the water for fishing and boating. It has a children's playground, picnic tables, benches, open green space, trees and an amphitheater for events.