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Local communities share a heritage
Look for the spot on the map where West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky come together, and you have found the Tri-State — a community of cities and counties on both sides of the Ohio River that share a rich heritage and wonderful quality of life.
Attractions: To see and to do
Here are dozens of great places to visit and enjoy. For up-to-date listings on performances and events, check out Weekend, available every Thursday in the Herald-Dispatch.
Huntington High graduation
Cabell Midland High School graduation
Cabaret: "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"
Cruzin on the Plaza
US 23 Highway Yard Sale
Vandalia Gathering
Dawg Dazzle
Pullman Square Summer Concert Series: City Heat
Cruising with Tri-State Streetrods, McDonald's & HIMG
Founder's Day
Tri-State Visitors' Guide
Check out great shopping, dining, lodging and other entertainment opportunities in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.
Huntington in Bloom
This effort is part of a national competition that is designed to enhance communities through beautification.
Bride Guide 2013
Need advice on planning your upcoming nuptials? Check out the Bride Guide, which includes a rich list of possible wedding reception sites, sorted by seating limits.
Hatfields & McCoys
The feuding Hatfield and McCoy families have gotten their share of attention through the years, but a fresh dose of publicity is coming this summer.
Get news text alerts
Be among the first to hear about breaking news in the Tri-State. You can also set up your own text alerts for stories you are interested in.
Health Challenge
The Huntington Health Revolution is a 90-Day Challenge that is a lifestyle change plan. Are you ready for the challenge?
Marshall Plane Crash
Check here to find original stories, photo galleries, victim information and coverage of the filming of the 2006 movie "We Are Marshall."
100 Years of History
A look back at 100 years of Tri-State history through The Herald-Dispatch. Ten of the biggest stories of the last 100 years in our area, as voted on by readers, plus hundreds of photos.
Purchase a photo reprint
Our professional photographers are always out and about in the Tri-State. If you know of an image you would like to purchase, click here to fill out the form.
Send us your youth sports photos
Send a photo of your favorite Little Leaguer or cheerleader for our youth sports photo galleries.
More Visitors Guide
Festivals and events
Here's a look at the many annual fairs, festivals and events that occur in the Tri-State in the next few months. For up-to-date listings on performances and events, times and dates, check out Weekend, available every Thursday in The Herald-Dispatch. Or, check out our online calendar.
The great outdoors
Here are some of the top outdoor recreation areas in the Tri-State.
Shopping
Shop til ya drop!
Hot dog guide
The Tri-State loves its hot dogs so much, Huntington is home to the annual West Virginia Hot Dog Festival every July. If you missed it, you can still try out some of these local favorites:
The Tri-State offers a wide range of hotel accommodations.
Most major national fast-food chains are represented in the Tri-State, including multiple locations of McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Arby’s, KFC, Subway, Captain D’s, Long John Silvers, and nearly every pizza joint you can think of. While there are too many for us to list them all individually here, we can tell you where the fast-food “strips” are located around the Tri-State.
Golf
The Tri-State is a great place for golf. In fact, the Huntington-Ashland metro area recently ranked 15th among 300 metro areas for great places for affordable golf, according to Golf Digest Magazine. Here are some of the area courses.
Dining
Stomach rumbling? You’re in luck. Here’s a taste of the Tri-State’s many eateries. Click here to check out our ever-growing Dining Guide database.
Camping
Whether you’re looking for a place to park your home-away-from-home or you want to “rough it” in a primitive site, you’re bound to find the perfect campground in the Tri-State Area. Here are some of your options:
Bowling
A great indoors activity for the whole family.
Welcome: Area a great place to live
Welcome to the Tri-State! On behalf of the Tri-State Chamber Coalition — represented by the Ashland, Ky., Alliance, the Huntington, W.Va., Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Lawrence County, Ohio, Chamber of Commerce — we would like to welcome you to our region.
Tyson Compton: This is a great place to have fun
We are so glad to have you visiting us in Cabell County and the Greater Huntington area of West Virginia. And we certainly hope you have a great visit. There is so much to see and do here. We also want you to know that the Convention and Visitors Bureau staff is here to connect you in any way that we can. We’ll be glad to help you plan all or any part of your visit.
Movies
Here’s a look at movie theaters in the Tri-State.
Most grocery stores and many drug stores and convenience stores in Cabell County offer beer and wine for sale, and liquor can be purchased at designated stores. There are also numerous bars and restaurants in Cabell County that serve legal beverages. Licensed bars and restaurants in Wayne County also serve alcohol.
Drug stores
Several convenient locations.
Whether you need to check your e-mail, send photos or check the news at home, the Tri-State is wired and ready for laptop users.
Laundromats
W.Va. ski resorts
Here's a look at at West Virginia's ski resorts.
With easy-to-access shopping centers along every major route, the Tri-State has everything you need to make this your home away from home.
