Barboursville Guidebook

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Barboursville Guidebook

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WE ARE MARSHALL! Marshall is about a 15-minute drive. Go Herd!
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Marshall University
1 John Marshall Dr
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WE ARE MARSHALL! Marshall is about a 15-minute drive. Go Herd!

Entertainment

The “civic center” hosts everything from MU graduation to sporting events to concerts and arts and craft shows, home shows, etc. This venue is only 9.9 miles away (about 20 minutes).
Amusement Park - Open in summer. There is an old wooden roller coaster and lots of rides and games for kiddos.
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Camden Park
5000 Waverly Rd
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Amusement Park - Open in summer. There is an old wooden roller coaster and lots of rides and games for kiddos.
It’s the only one in the country that has animated characters that sing and move. Children love it and the video games.
Billy Bob's Wonderland
It’s the only one in the country that has animated characters that sing and move. Children love it and the video games.
Ashland, KY. About 25 minutes from Airbnb. It’s a video arcade with skeeball and prize tickets. Serves pizza too. Kids love it.
Gattitown
Ashland, KY. About 25 minutes from Airbnb. It’s a video arcade with skeeball and prize tickets. Serves pizza too. Kids love it.
Name has changed to Marshall Health Network Arena. Concerts, craft shows, sporting events, and local graduations are held here.
Mountain Health Arena
1 Center Plaza
Name has changed to Marshall Health Network Arena. Concerts, craft shows, sporting events, and local graduations are held here.
Concerts, sporting events, graduation and more. Former names were: Huntington Civic Center (1977–1993) Huntington Civic Arena (1993–2003) Big Sandy Superstore Arena (2003–2019) Mountain Health Arena (2019–2024)
Marshall Health Network
Concerts, sporting events, graduation and more. Former names were: Huntington Civic Center (1977–1993) Huntington Civic Arena (1993–2003) Big Sandy Superstore Arena (2003–2019) Mountain Health Arena (2019–2024)
Kids love this place. It's located in an old mall. 27 miles and about 30 minutes away in Ashland, Kentucky, home of Naomi and Wynonna Judd.
Malibu Jack's Ashland
Kids love this place. It's located in an old mall. 27 miles and about 30 minutes away in Ashland, Kentucky, home of Naomi and Wynonna Judd.
Alchemy Theatre Troupe is located at Geneva Kent Center for the Arts at 68 Holley Ave. in Huntington - If you love theatre, look at their schedule. If you are lucky, you could see a local production by some really talented folks. Schedule and tickets are available on their website.
Alchemy Theatre
Alchemy Theatre Troupe is located at Geneva Kent Center for the Arts at 68 Holley Ave. in Huntington - If you love theatre, look at their schedule. If you are lucky, you could see a local production by some really talented folks. Schedule and tickets are available on their website.
Skydiving and frequent live music events. The Fly In Cafe is on site.
Robert Newlon Airpark
Skydiving and frequent live music events. The Fly In Cafe is on site.
Local racing. Back in the day, the “legends” raced here.
Ona Speedway
Local racing. Back in the day, the “legends” raced here.
Check annual dates.
Cabell County Fairgrounds
Check annual dates.

Food scene

Drive-in restaurants with local hotdogs, our favorite seafood places, and places we frequently eat. If you love homemade ice cream, try Austin's at the Market in Huntington. It's open year-round! A new Dairy Queen just opened closeby, and they have chocolate soft serve! Yummy!!
One of my personal favorites! Say hi to Dickie when you go. Great casual seafood restaurant in Huntington close to Marshall University.
Jewel City Seafood Restaurant & Market
1317 4th Ave
One of my personal favorites! Say hi to Dickie when you go. Great casual seafood restaurant in Huntington close to Marshall University.
Great meals to eat in or take home. We buy ham, turkey, or smoked turkey broccoli salad by the slice/pound to take home. Makes the best sandwiches!!
The Honey Baked Ham Company
6007 US-60
Great meals to eat in or take home. We buy ham, turkey, or smoked turkey broccoli salad by the slice/pound to take home. Makes the best sandwiches!!
Located in the Eastern Height Plaza just west of Barboursville on Rt 60. Great calzones, pasta dishes, and more. I really love their Philly steak calzone and the Tour of West Virginia which includes 4 different pasta on one plate. Their sauce is yummy!
Luigi’s
Located in the Eastern Height Plaza just west of Barboursville on Rt 60. Great calzones, pasta dishes, and more. I really love their Philly steak calzone and the Tour of West Virginia which includes 4 different pasta on one plate. Their sauce is yummy!
Well, you just have to see it to believe it...and the food is actually pretty good. (Note: not healthy food!)
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Hillbilly Hot Dogs
6951 Ohio River Rd
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Well, you just have to see it to believe it...and the food is actually pretty good. (Note: not healthy food!)
Best burgers and fries around. Fish is great too.
Oscar's Breakfast, Burgers & Brews
6007 U.S. 60
Best burgers and fries around. Fish is great too.
This is a fantastic new pizza and wings place (bar too). It’s just a few blocks away so you can walk from the Airbnb, if you wish. The owner also operates the Record store across the street on the corner. TYPE OF FOOD: Pizza, wings, sandwiches, craft beer ADDRESS: 650 Central Ave., Barboursville PAYMENT: Cash, all major credit cards HOURS: 4-11 p.m. Mondays; noon-11 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; noon-midnight Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and noon-10 p.m. Sundays.
1861 Public House
650 Central Avenue
This is a fantastic new pizza and wings place (bar too). It’s just a few blocks away so you can walk from the Airbnb, if you wish. The owner also operates the Record store across the street on the corner. TYPE OF FOOD: Pizza, wings, sandwiches, craft beer ADDRESS: 650 Central Ave., Barboursville PAYMENT: Cash, all major credit cards HOURS: 4-11 p.m. Mondays; noon-11 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; noon-midnight Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and noon-10 p.m. Sundays.
Uptown Barboursville and just a short walk from the Airbnb. Funky little book shop with coffee and adult beverages. Relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or something else!
Booktenders
Uptown Barboursville and just a short walk from the Airbnb. Funky little book shop with coffee and adult beverages. Relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or something else!
This upscale restaurant is just a few blocks away in uptown Barboursville. Very walkable. There is plenty of free parking uptown as well. Food is expensive, but it’s always crowded.
Main Street on Central
646 Central Ave
This upscale restaurant is just a few blocks away in uptown Barboursville. Very walkable. There is plenty of free parking uptown as well. Food is expensive, but it’s always crowded.
The Fly In Cafe has Fresh seafood choices and sometimes live music. Skydiving is also available there, if you are up for an adventure. Daily specials can be found on social media. Wednesday is the one pound shrimp special. Yummy!
Fly In Cafe
6090 Kyle Ln
The Fly In Cafe has Fresh seafood choices and sometimes live music. Skydiving is also available there, if you are up for an adventure. Daily specials can be found on social media. Wednesday is the one pound shrimp special. Yummy!
Great breakfast food. My fav is homemade biscuits and gravy. Multiple locations in the area. The closest one is less than 2 miles away.
Tudor's Biscuit World
4300 US-60
Great breakfast food. My fav is homemade biscuits and gravy. Multiple locations in the area. The closest one is less than 2 miles away.
At Bellacino’s you gotta try the Chicago Steak (add the garlic spread). Yummy. It's in the plaza with Target and a free-standing Starbucks. Less than 5 minutes from house.
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders
3028 Champion Drive
At Bellacino’s you gotta try the Chicago Steak (add the garlic spread). Yummy. It's in the plaza with Target and a free-standing Starbucks. Less than 5 minutes from house.
A legendary establishment in Huntington…Great spaghetti, fish and cole slaw. Even pickled beets! Like stepping back in time!
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Jim's Steak & Spaghetti House
920 5th Avenue
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A legendary establishment in Huntington…Great spaghetti, fish and cole slaw. Even pickled beets! Like stepping back in time!
Buddy’s serves great brisket and Brunswick stew. On weekends, get the graham cracker pie! Close to Marshall University and about 20 minutes away.
Buddy's All American Bar-B-Que
1537 3rd Ave
Buddy’s serves great brisket and Brunswick stew. On weekends, get the graham cracker pie! Close to Marshall University and about 20 minutes away.
Stewarts is a well-established drive-in hot dog stand with carhops. In WV we serve our hot dogs with sauce (e.g., chili). Grab a root beer to go with your hot dog too. Famous!
Stewarts Original Hot Dogs
2445 5th Ave
Stewarts is a well-established drive-in hot dog stand with carhops. In WV we serve our hot dogs with sauce (e.g., chili). Grab a root beer to go with your hot dog too. Famous!
The Frostop Hot dog drive-in is close to Cabell Huntington Hospital. I go there for the chocolate shakes! Best in town.
Frostop Drive-In
Hal Greer Boulevard
The Frostop Hot dog drive-in is close to Cabell Huntington Hospital. I go there for the chocolate shakes! Best in town.
On the third Saturday of each month, you can usually catch a Huntington Blues Society live performance there.
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Black Sheep Burrito & Brews
279 9th St
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On the third Saturday of each month, you can usually catch a Huntington Blues Society live performance there.
In the Huntington Mall, right inside the main entrance at the food court. Homemade bread with your choice of yummy stuff inside. Always fresh daily.
Big Loafer Restaurant
404 Huntington Mall # 660
In the Huntington Mall, right inside the main entrance at the food court. Homemade bread with your choice of yummy stuff inside. Always fresh daily.
Downtown Huntington…Homemade ice cream...best around! There’s another location (the original) on Rt 60 in Ceredo. It’s probably a 20 minute drive. This location closes in the winter months, so check their website or FB page before heading there. The downtown location is open year round.
Austin's at The Market
809 3rd Ave
Downtown Huntington…Homemade ice cream...best around! There’s another location (the original) on Rt 60 in Ceredo. It’s probably a 20 minute drive. This location closes in the winter months, so check their website or FB page before heading there. The downtown location is open year round.
There’s a buffet during lunch time with great salad, wings, pasta, and pizza. 6440 Rt 60 in Barboursville, across from Dairy Queen.
Giovanni's Pizza
There’s a buffet during lunch time with great salad, wings, pasta, and pizza. 6440 Rt 60 in Barboursville, across from Dairy Queen.
Local favorite for lunch or sweet treats. Pastries look so yummy. Tucked away on Slaughter St, the alley across from the post office in uptown Barboursville.
Slaughter Street Cafe
Local favorite for lunch or sweet treats. Pastries look so yummy. Tucked away on Slaughter St, the alley across from the post office in uptown Barboursville.
Great southwest menu. Very affordable too.
Calamity J Grill & Bar
Great southwest menu. Very affordable too.
Great salads and pizza. Great service too.
Al's New York Pizza
Great salads and pizza. Great service too.

Bar

Huntington- This place is located at the 14th St West Antique District. It’s right next to the farmer’s market. Live local bands on the weekends. Be sure to see the Appalachian Brothers Band if you love great Southern Rock. Nice owners make sure it’s a safe place to hang out.
Bobby G's
Huntington- This place is located at the 14th St West Antique District. It’s right next to the farmer’s market. Live local bands on the weekends. Be sure to see the Appalachian Brothers Band if you love great Southern Rock. Nice owners make sure it’s a safe place to hang out.
Within walking distance of the Airbnb. About 3-4 blocks uptown on Central Avenue.
1861 Public House
Within walking distance of the Airbnb. About 3-4 blocks uptown on Central Avenue.

Outdoor Recreation

West Virginia Tourism can connect you with more resources in the area. If you love the outdoors, plan a WV vacation. Wild and Wonderful West Virginia earns its name because of our adventures.
The entrance to the Barboursville Park is very closeby. From the entrance, it's just a short drive to all the park has to offer. Visit their FB page at Barboursville Parks and Recreation for details on current events. There is a splash park for the children during the summer months (opens around Memorial Day), several picnic areas, swings, playgrounds, ball fields, summer programs, mountain biking, walking trails in the woods and around the lake (fishing pond). Sometimes there is live music too. The Barboursville Soccer Complex, at 633 Deer Park Rd, Barboursville, WV 25504 is closeby too.
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Barboursville Park
County Road 31/6
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The entrance to the Barboursville Park is very closeby. From the entrance, it's just a short drive to all the park has to offer. Visit their FB page at Barboursville Parks and Recreation for details on current events. There is a splash park for the children during the summer months (opens around Memorial Day), several picnic areas, swings, playgrounds, ball fields, summer programs, mountain biking, walking trails in the woods and around the lake (fishing pond). Sometimes there is live music too. The Barboursville Soccer Complex, at 633 Deer Park Rd, Barboursville, WV 25504 is closeby too.
Local and regional tournaments are held here. There are two entrances. The Airbnb is closest to the main park entrance on Martha Road, less than a mile from here.
Barboursville Soccer Complex
6099 Booten Creek Rd
Local and regional tournaments are held here. There are two entrances. The Airbnb is closest to the main park entrance on Martha Road, less than a mile from here.
Besides the museum, there’s a ropes course, free falling, and zip lines. Kids area too. Check them out on the web for hours and pricing.
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Heritage Farm Museum and Village
3300 Harvey Rd
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Besides the museum, there’s a ropes course, free falling, and zip lines. Kids area too. Check them out on the web for hours and pricing.
Boating, fishing, and camping about 20 minutes away.
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Beech Fork State Park
5601 Long Branch Rd
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Boating, fishing, and camping about 20 minutes away.
Pontoon Boat Rentals - 115 miles, and about 2 hour drive. Make reservations for the boats ahead of time.
Sutton Lake
Pontoon Boat Rentals - 115 miles, and about 2 hour drive. Make reservations for the boats ahead of time.
Pontoon boat rentals - 50 miles and about an hour away in Olive Hill, Kentucky, home of Tom T Hall. Make reservations for the boats ahead of time.
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Grayson Lake
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Pontoon boat rentals - 50 miles and about an hour away in Olive Hill, Kentucky, home of Tom T Hall. Make reservations for the boats ahead of time.
Boat Rentals and a fun day trip. It's 78 miles away and about a 2 hour drive. Make reservations for the boats ahead of time.
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Summersville Lake
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Boat Rentals and a fun day trip. It's 78 miles away and about a 2 hour drive. Make reservations for the boats ahead of time.
Very close to the Airbnb.
Barboursville Soccer Complex
6099 Booten Creek Rd
Very close to the Airbnb.

Music and the Arts

Kathy Matea hosts Mountain Stage, and it is recorded before a live audience at the Capitol Complex Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. Mountain Stage is broadcast nationally on NPR Music. You will not want to miss this if you are in town on a Sunday evening when they generally record. Check the schedule and book a show. This is exactly what makes Charleston hip, historic, and almost heaven!
Blenko still blows glass! You can even tour it and watch the craftsmen as they work. Highly recommend you visit this one! About 15 minutes away in Milton, WV.
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Blenko Glass Co
9 Bill Blenko Dr
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Blenko still blows glass! You can even tour it and watch the craftsmen as they work. Highly recommend you visit this one! About 15 minutes away in Milton, WV.
Mountain Stage is heard on public radio stations everywhere and it's recorded in front of a live audience at the West Virginia Capitol complex, specifically at the Culture Center.
Mountain Stage
600 Capitol St
Mountain Stage is heard on public radio stations everywhere and it's recorded in front of a live audience at the West Virginia Capitol complex, specifically at the Culture Center.
Check their website for current attractions. It's off of the 5th Street Exit of I-64. A winding, hilly road takes you there.
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Huntington Museum of Art
2033 McCoy Rd
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Check their website for current attractions. It's off of the 5th Street Exit of I-64. A winding, hilly road takes you there.
Artisan Center, blacksmith shop, log cabin church, petting zoo, discovery center.
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Heritage Farm Museum and Village
3300 Harvey Rd
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Artisan Center, blacksmith shop, log cabin church, petting zoo, discovery center.
Great live music shows as well as a children's museum.
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Clay Center
1 Clay Square
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Great live music shows as well as a children's museum.
Live theatre at its best locally. Check out their website to see what is playing.
Alchemy Theatre
Live theatre at its best locally. Check out their website to see what is playing.
Home to Mountain Stage, live music recorded in front of an audience for Public Radio, mostly on Sunday nights. Check their schedule for shows and ticket availability. It's about 45 minutes to the Culture Center, which is close to Yeager Airport. This picture was taken of me and Steve Poltz. I love to hear my favorite singer songwriters perform here.
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Cultural Center station
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Home to Mountain Stage, live music recorded in front of an audience for Public Radio, mostly on Sunday nights. Check their schedule for shows and ticket availability. It's about 45 minutes to the Culture Center, which is close to Yeager Airport. This picture was taken of me and Steve Poltz. I love to hear my favorite singer songwriters perform here.

Shopping

Macy's is my favorite store, but there are movie theatres and other retail stores less than 10 minutes away.
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Huntington Mall
Interstate 64
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Macy's is my favorite store, but there are movie theatres and other retail stores less than 10 minutes away.
Great consignment shop. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Beautiful Living Consignments
5736 E Pea Ridge Rd
Great consignment shop. Closed Sunday and Monday.
If antiques are of interest to you, visit the shops at the 14th St West antique district. There are a few shops all on one street within walking distance. Prices are usually lower than other places I've visited. There’s also a farmers market there, called The Wild Ramp located at 555 14th St West, Huntington, WV 25704.
Central City Antique Mall
If antiques are of interest to you, visit the shops at the 14th St West antique district. There are a few shops all on one street within walking distance. Prices are usually lower than other places I've visited. There’s also a farmers market there, called The Wild Ramp located at 555 14th St West, Huntington, WV 25704.
Tower has the very best fresh cut meat around and it is less than 5 minutes from house.
Tower Food Fair
6350 US-60
Tower has the very best fresh cut meat around and it is less than 5 minutes from house.
Aldi has great prices on fresh fruit in season. Don't forget to take a quarter for the shopping cart.
ALDI
446 Adams Ave
Aldi has great prices on fresh fruit in season. Don't forget to take a quarter for the shopping cart.
There is a Starbucks inside...
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Kroger
2627 5th Ave
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There is a Starbucks inside...
Natural foods and essential oils, plus homeopathic remedies.
Wholi Moli
920 Lauren Christian Dr
Natural foods and essential oils, plus homeopathic remedies.
Great place to buy Marshall University gear, WV souvenirs, and gluten-free foods. They also carry craft beer and have Marshall growlers.
Drug Emporium
3 Mall Rd
Great place to buy Marshall University gear, WV souvenirs, and gluten-free foods. They also carry craft beer and have Marshall growlers.
Uptown in Barboursville, within walking distance.
Orbit’s Record Shop
601 Central Avenue
Uptown in Barboursville, within walking distance.
Largest flea market in WV.
Milton Flea Market, Inc
Largest flea market in WV.
Fresh local fruits and veggies. It's in the Antique District in Huntington's West End.
The Wild Ramp
555 14th St W
Fresh local fruits and veggies. It's in the Antique District in Huntington's West End.
Farm fresh produce, eggs, and sometimes meat. It’s right across the bridge on Farmdale Road. Seasonally Open Saturday and Wednesday mornings until noonish.
Barboursville Farmer's Market
Farm fresh produce, eggs, and sometimes meat. It’s right across the bridge on Farmdale Road. Seasonally Open Saturday and Wednesday mornings until noonish.