Photo by the Clay Center .
Metro Valley
West Virginia ’ s Metro Valley is home to Charleston , the state ’ s capital , as well as other large municipalities like Huntington and Point Pleasant and smaller cities such as Hurricane and Milton . Connected by the Ohio , Elk and Kanawha Rivers , this region has a rich history and railroad heritage . Here , you can find some of the best dining and shopping experiences in the entire state .
Situated on the West Virginia tri-state border and located about 60 miles from Charleston is Huntington , which offers exciting activities and destinations such as Beech Fork State Park , Heritage Farm Museum & Village , Marshall University , Ritter Park and Pullman Square , home to fantastic shopping , the legendary Keith-Albee Theatre and the famous Jim ’ s Steak and Spaghetti House restaurant .
The Metro Valley is home to numerous colleges and university systems , including Marshall , the University of Charleston , BridgeValley Community and Technical College and West Virginia State University . With three interstates converging in Charleston , the area is a hub of arts , culture , shopping and dining . Some examples of this in Charleston include Kanawha State Forest , the West Virginia Governor ’ s Mansion , the Cultural Center , Capitol Market , Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences and the newly renovated Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center .
For those self-proclaimed foodies , or those who simply enjoy a good meal , the Metro Valley is for you . With bakeries , pizza places and every type of restaurant in between offering outdoor dining , carryout and eat-in options , there is something for everyone . The restaurant business is booming , and there are almost endless small businesses to support in the Metro Valley . It ’ s even the perfect place to start your own .
Mountain Health Network , Charleston Area Medical Center and Thomas Health , as well as Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Marshall University , are major employers in the region , while the dominant industries include chemical , automotive , telecommunications and the professional service sector , according to the Charleston Area Alliance . As of 2018 , Charleston ’ s population was 47,215 , while Huntington ’ s was 46,048 .
THINGS TO DO
Photo by Annie Johnson .
Photo by Huntington Area CVB .
Photo by Huntington Area CVB .
Explore the culture , art and history of the state capital , Charleston . The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences in Charleston is an educational and fun experience for the whole family . Point Pleasant is home to the legendary and infamous Mothman statue , the Mothman Museum , Tu-Endie-Wei State Park , the Chief Cornstalk Wildlife Management Area and Fort Randolph . Huntington is home to the Huntington Museum of Art , and Nicholas County offers Summersville Lake , perfect for boating , kayaking and fishing .
Cincinnati , OH 3 HOURS
Columbus , OH 2.5 HOURS
Lexington , KY 2 HOURS
CITIES :
Charleston , Huntington , Point Pleasant , Summersville & Hamlin
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