If described in one word, Huntington would be "med
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6/25/2005
I think whether or not you like Huntington boils down to personal perception of what you like or dislike. For the younger crowd, there's not a lot to do outside of a few bars, and if you're not into the bar scene, you're pretty much stuck wondering what to do. Marshall University is the city's biggest employer, and also the city's biggest entertainment source with its athletic program and Marshall artists series which puts on various stage plays throughout the year. There is one inner city park with a tree lined walking path. The city cannot support professional sports as several minor league baseball teams and one hockey team have come and gone over the last decade or so. Basically the saying around town is that if it's not Marshall sports, the city won't support it. However city government does seem to be taking steps towards improving the downtown area, as one area has been renovated along with construction of a new entertainment/shopping complex known as Pullman Square. Marshall University is showing signs of growth and expansion. You can pretty much walk down the street and not have to worry much about anyone bothering you, most of the city's crime seems to be situated in one general area. Overall I'd say it's a safe place to raise a family, but your kids might get bored. Honestly it's not a bad place, though not great either...just sortof mediocre. A lot of the kids grow up and get their education in Huntington, then seek employment elsewhere just as I have done for lack of many career, entertainment, artistic, and cultural opportunities that are more abundantly available in other areas.
Chris | Huntington, WV