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Hunting

Hunting for getting food, furs and other necessities has been a part of human lifestyle for thousands of years. Today few depend on it, but hunting is often practised as a recreational activity giving variation to the cuisine, and for wildlife management. In some countries it is possible also for strangers to hunt together, the classical example being safaris in Africa (although modern safaris are mostly about wildlife watching).

Equipment and methods
Most hunting is done with firearms. See Recreational shooting for regulations on bringing weapons into different countries and related issues. Regulations on allowed weapons often depend on the intended game. Hunting can also be done e.g. by trapping. Hunting with bow and arrows is allowed in some countries, e.g. the United States and Canada.

A dog is often used. Sometimes one is even required, to minimize risk of game suffering. See Travelling with pets for some issues and advice.

Knives might be needed to handle a carcass.

Pursuit of small animals such as insects and clams is described as foraging. While less challenging, it is still usually regulated.

At some locations, such as Svalbard, a gun is needed to defend against dangerous animals.

Licences
Usually you need three kinds of licences and permits. You need one for the area, time and intended game of your actual hunting trip, often paid to the landowner, park office or similar, or got by reciprocal arrangements between hunting clubs. There may be a general hunting licence, which should guarantee that you understand what you are doing. Many jurisdictions require hunter education courses for all hunters (though in the U.S., many states only require this for hunters born after a specified date that varies from state to state). Then you probably need licences for any arms you are going to use. If you bring the arms to a foreign country, you also need paperwork for getting them over the border, possibly from both countries involved and any intermediate country. See recreational shooting for these latter concerns.

Where hunting tourism is big, there are probably established practices on how to make the paperwork smooth. In any case it is usually easier to get permits and licences if you have similar ones in your home country.

Hunting trophies
Various restrictions apply to the import and transportation of hunting trophies for specific species; threatened or endangered species in particular are subject to import bans imposed by most national governments in response to the 1975 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

Export permits may be required to ship polar bear skins; animals poached illegally may also be excluded from cargo by airlines and transportation companies. Hunting of elephants for their ivory, problematic to dwindling populations in the wild, has attracted increasing government attention. In general, the more exotic (or rare) the species, the greater the restrictions are likely to be on transport of parts or trophies.

Individual nations may apply their own Customs restrictions, often arbitrarily; anything from a Newfoundland sealskin purse (where seals are plentiful) to a set of antique Scottish bagpipes (made before the ban on commercial use of ivory pieces) can and has been taken from hapless voyagers by US authorities. Even if the item is lawful, there are often confusing requirements for documentation and limitations on what ports of entry will accept a shipment. Some airlines have restrictions or prohibitions on transporting hunting trophies as well.

Anyone planning to hunt abroad, or even within their country but outside their home state or province, and bring back trophies needs to check this in advance.

Diseases
In some cases trophies, meat etc. – and equipment, including boots and clothes – can bring animal diseases. E.g. Finnish pig farmers (and authorities) fear that boar hunters might bring in pig plague from neighbouring countries, and many US wildlife authorities are concerned about the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in their deer populations. There may be formal checks or bans, but you should be careful regardless. Often animal parts that can carry the disease may not be transported across the border (in the case of CWD: carcass parts that include neural tissue). Some US states even have restrictions on transport of deer parts within the state (typically from areas where CWD has been detected to those not yet affected).

Finland

Hunting has been an essential part of livelihood for a large part of the population into modern times and is nowadays a widespread hobby – nearly 10% of the adult population has a hunting permit. In the countryside it is common to belong to a hunting club. On the other hand, among city-dwellers hunting has become quite controversial. Hunting large carnivores is an especially touchy issue, as on one hand the Finnish populations of wolves and wolverines have been close to extinction (whether regulations now are strict enough depends on whom you talk with), while on the other they are seen as a threat. You will meet people from both camps in wilderness huts and on the trails, so you might want to tread lightly – like they do.

Hunting rights belong to the landowner. The usual arrangement to get to hunt as a foreigner is to be a guest of a hunting club (which has acquired rights to hunting grounds), possibly by reciprocal arrangements, staying at a business with rights to hunting grounds or arranging the hunting through such a business. Hunting permits are also sold for some governmental grounds. Most game have specific hunting seasons in autumn or winter. In addition to the rights to hunt specific game at a specific time on certain land, one needs a general hunting licence, requiring an exam and a yearly payment, unless your foreign licence is accepted. You can read more about it on Nationalparks.fi. Make sure you can distinguish the intended game from any similar protected species and that shooting is safe. In most cases the catch must be reported.

For big game a separate licence is needed, usually acquired by the hunting clubs. Thus hunting big game on your own or as part of a tour is hardly possible, while you might be able to participate in the hunt if you have friends or a host who does. Especially the elk hunt October–December is a social event, as the hunt traditionally is by driving.

Hunting arms are restricted to certain types (small magazine), with requirements varying by game (powerful enough). For hunting big game an easy shooting proficiency test is needed, unless your documentation on a similar test or right to hunt similar game abroad gets an official acceptance. Similarly you need firearm and hunting licences from your home country, as getting one here is too time consuming for a visitor. Check details. Without the licence, you are still allowed to use a weapon under close supervision by somebody who has one. Some game can be hunted by bow and arrows. Traps are tightly regulated.

On importing and carrying arms, see Recreational shooting. Shooting from or across public roads (grouse also on or from private roads), near your car or near any dwelling (without the owner's permission) is forbidden.

Iceland
Hunting is allowed in the commons. The largest continuous area in the commons is the entire interior of Iceland. Hunting in other regions require a permit from the landowner and payment fees regularly apply in that case. Hunters are required to return a hunting report each year to the environment agency of Iceland. Also a general hunting permit is required.

Quotas apply to hunting reindeer and the hunter needs to apply for a quota to the environmental agency. Reindeer may only be hunted during the summer. Hunting periods apply to most bird species.

Sweden

Hunting is popular in Sweden, but regulated by strict laws and local regulations. Foreign citizens are allowed to hunt if accompanied by a local tracker.

United Kingdom
A small number of professional shoots for game birds (such as Pheasant and Grouse) are organised, but are considered by many to be an establishment perk with a price tag to match.

Hunting of wildlife is subject to extensive regulation, and as such is not open to the tourist under any circumstances.

"Sport" hunting remains controversial, and can provoke strong reactions.

Canada
Hunting and fishing are big business in Canada and they attract many tourists, especially from the US and Japan. Typically the companies that provide services to hunters can also help customers comply with Canadian laws. You need a hunting or fishing license and may also need a gun license. Hunting licences are provincially issued.

While weapons laws are strict, the typical hunter's rifle or shotgun should be relatively easy to import, or to rent. Many Americans who live in the bordering states regularly bring their hunting rifles and shotguns into Canada, but they must be declared to customs when you enter.

United States
As in many other countries, hunting rights on private land belong to the landowner. Some landowners will lease out hunting rights on their land to commercial outfitters. A less expensive alternative is hunting on public lands; however, depending on the level of protection, it may not be allowed. For example, most national parks prohibit hunting (or fishing), but hunting is usually allowed on other types of public lands. Also, some states, mainly in the west, operate programs that allow hunters to access certain privately owned lands, specifically those that a landowner enrolls in the state's program (and is paid by the state for doing so). Lands enrolled in these programs are usually marked with special signage, can only be entered by walking in, and are available only for hunting (no camping, target shooting, etc.) Hunters are responsible for knowing that they're on land that they can hunt. Helpful tools are maps, GPS devices, or specialized subscription apps (two examples of the latter are OnX and Spartan Forge).

Hunting is one major exception to federal laws that prohibit those who are not US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents from possessing firearms or ammunition. People in this category who want to hunt in the US will need a hunting license from a U.S. jurisdiction before attempting to import or rent a firearm (and will also need more specialized paperwork). However, anyone who has ever renounced US citizenship is permanently banned from possessing firearms or ammunition.

Anyone who wishes to hunt must first purchase a hunting license valid for the state they will hunt in, and will usually need a more specific license (colloquially a "tag") for the intended game. Licenses are available at many rural stores or by mail/internet directly from the state. They are usually valid for a set period of time, or a set number of kills. Anyone wishing to hunt migratory waterfowl such as ducks and geese must also purchase a special federal permit popularly known as a "duck stamp". This permit can be purchased at post offices, national wildlife refuges, state wildlife agencies (mail/internet), and many rural and sporting goods stores.

Note that for certain high-demand game such as elk, moose, and bison, one must usually apply in advance (typically via the internet) for a tag for that species, with no guarantee of drawing one. The odds of drawing some especially high-demand tags are so low that it's not unheard of for hunters to apply for decades without receiving one. In some states, especially in the west, you may have to apply for a tag in a specific region where you want to hunt. Some states allow individuals to purchase "preference points" (one per species per year) that will give the buyers a better chance at drawing a tag in a later year. Depending on the state's rules, applicants for a draw, or those buying preference points, may or may not be required to buy a hunting license for that state before the draw or points purchase, though all will require a license to be purchased before hunting.

Also keep in mind that states restrict hunting of most game to specific times of the year, and also restrict the use of certain weapons to specific subsets of that season. Using white-tailed deer, the most popular medium-to-large game animal in the US, as an example, states will have separate seasons for archery, muzzle-loading weapons, and modern guns, and many states have crossbow seasons separate from those for other archery equipment. Archery and crossbow seasons for that species tend to last several months in the fall and early winter; gun seasons are much shorter, typically lasting little more than a week. However, archery seasons often overlap all firearms seasons. Restrictions on the projectiles used (bullets, shotshells, or broadhead arrow points) are also common. Some examples:
 * For waterfowl hunting by shotgun, non-toxic shot (i.e., shot not containing lead or other toxic metals) is federally required.
 * California requires lead-free ammunition for all firearms hunting, regardless of the weapon.
 * Most if not all states have restrictions on the particular cartridges that can be used for rifle hunting, as well as the cutting diameter of broadheads. For rifle hunting, cartridge restrictions may vary by species.

Should you be successful in your hunt, you must check your harvested animal with the state's wildlife management agency. Depending on the state and species, you may need to deliver it to a checking station, or report your kill via phone or internet. If you were issued a physical tag for that particular species, you will need to attach it to the carcass. Also, because tags for medium-to-large game are often restricted to a specific sex of animal (e.g. bull moose or cow elk), you will likely need to make sure that proof of sex (at least one testicle for males, the vulva for females) remains on the carcass before checking in the animal. In some but not all states, an antlered head will suffice—unless you take a caribou, the only type of deer in which both sexes normally have antlers.

In short: Research the game laws for the state you plan to hunt in, and for any species you want to take. Note also that in some states, bag limits (the number of a species you can legally take), hunting seasons, and even allowable hunting equipment can vary from one part of a state to another.

Australia
This country has no native terrestrial ungulates, so the hunting of wild and feral populations finds favour with conservationists. Many introduced animals have caused huge damage to the native ecology, such as rabbits, foxes, feral cats, and feral dogs. Hunting of rabbits is especially encouraged. Depending on the state or territory, animals eligible for hunting can be classified as game animals, pests, or both. Larger species hunted in Australia include introduced deer; feral goats, pigs, donkeys and horses; feral camels in desert regions; and feral cattle and water buffalo in the tropical north. Hunting of native animals such as kangaroos and emus is tightly regulated, and unlikely to be available to tourists.

New Zealand
Like Australia, this country has no native terrestrial ungulates; in fact, before the arrival of the Māori in the 13th century AD, the only native land mammals of any type were three species of bat. Conservationists here support the hunting of non-native species every bit as much as those across the Tasman Sea. Game animals include several species of deer, pigs, chamois, tahr and goats.

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Huntingdon

Huntingdon is a sleepy historic town in Cambridgeshire, England, on the banks of the River Ouse, best known as the birthplace of English Civil War leader Oliver Cromwell.

By car
Off the A14 and A1 between Cambridge and Peterborough

By train
is served by regular First Capital Connect trains between London Kings Cross and Peterborough.

By bus
There is a very limited bus service in Huntingdon. It is highly recommended that you do not use it.

By car
Most of the people who live in Huntingdon use a car to get around. It's easy to do this but be wary of rush-hour traffic around the ring-road, it's horrendous. There are some car parks.

By bicycle
There are a few bike lanes in Huntingdon, use them when you can to avoid bad traffic.

By foot
There are plenty of pavements and public footpaths, so you can easily walk around Huntingdon.

Go next

 * Take a bus to the nearby historic cities of Cambridge or Ely
 * Take a bus to the nearby historic fenland town of Ramsey (Cambridgeshire)
 * Take the train to London
 * Little Gidding, small village made famous by TS Eliot and Nicholas Ferrar.

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Huntingdon (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Huntingdon:

England

 * Huntingdon - A town in Cambridgeshire.

Canada

 * Huntingdon (Quebec) - A town in Quebec.
 * Huntingdon (British Columbia) - A town in British Columbia.

United States of America

 * Huntingdon (Pennsylvania) - A town in Pennsylvania.
 * Huntingdon (Tennessee) - A town in Tennessee.

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Huntingdon Valley

Huntingdon Valley is a metropolitan area in Montgomery County. It is a suburb of Philadelphia along Huntingdon Pike (Pennsylvania Route 232) with about 22,000 residents.

Understand
Early settlements and mills were built in the region along the Pennypack Creek. The Fetter's Mill Village Historic District is in the valley through which the Pennypack Creek flows. The area surrounding the original village was very rural up until the latter half of the 20th century.

Get in
SEPTA - Northeast provides easy regional rail access Huntingdon Valley with many train stations throughout the area. By bus there are buses from the city of Philadelphia travel in and around the Huntingdon Valley area as well, if you have your own wheels you can reach Huntingdon Valley by car by route 611 or the Pennsylvania turnpike exiting at Willow Grove/Abington.

The nearest airport is Philadelphia International Airport Just an hour drive from Huntingdon Valley. SEPTA as well has a regional rail reaching the Philadelphia International Airport.

Mid-range

 * Stefanos Ristorante Italiano, 2519 Huntingdon Pike.
 * Stefanos Ristorante Italiano, 2519 Huntingdon Pike.
 * Stefanos Ristorante Italiano, 2519 Huntingdon Pike.
 * Stefanos Ristorante Italiano, 2519 Huntingdon Pike.
 * Stefanos Ristorante Italiano, 2519 Huntingdon Pike.
 * Stefanos Ristorante Italiano, 2519 Huntingdon Pike.
 * Stefanos Ristorante Italiano, 2519 Huntingdon Pike.
 * Stefanos Ristorante Italiano, 2519 Huntingdon Pike.

Sleep
Huntingdon Valley is primarily residential, however there are many hotels in the vicinity.
 * Breen's Huntington Inn 704 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA (3.1 miles away),
 * Ramada-Philadelphia Northeast 11580 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA (3.45 miles away),
 * Four Points-Philadelphia NE 9461 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA (3.47 miles away),
 * Hampton Inn Philadelphia/Willow Grove 1500 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA (4 miles away),
 * SpringHill Suites 2480 Maryland Road, Willow Grove, PA (4.43 miles away),
 * Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia-Bucks County 4700 Street Rd, Feasterville Trevose, PA (4.45 miles away),
 * Courtyard-Willow Grove - 2350 Easton Rd # 611, Willow Grove, PA (4.47 miles away),
 * Courtyard-Willow Grove - 2350 Easton Rd # 611, Willow Grove, PA (4.47 miles away),

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Huntington

There is more than one place called Huntington:

United Kingdom

 * Huntington, (Scotland) - A town in Scotland.
 * Huntington, (Cheshire) - A small village on the outskirts of Chester in England.
 * Huntington, (Herefordshire) - A town in England.
 * Huntington, (Staffordshire) - A small mining village in England.

United States of America

 * Huntington (Arkansas) - A small city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
 * Huntington (Connecticut) - A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
 * In Florida:
 * Huntington (Marion County) - A town in Marion County, Florida.
 * Huntington (Putnam County) - A town in Putnam County, Florida.
 * In Georgia:
 * Huntington (Bulloch County) - A town in Bulloch County, Georgia.
 * Huntington (Richmond County) - A town in Richmond County, Georgia.
 * Huntington (Sumter County) - A town in Sumter County, Georgia.
 * Huntington (Troup County) - A town in Troup County, Georgia.
 * Huntington (Indiana) - A city and county seat of Huntington County, Indiana.
 * Huntington (Iowa) - A town in Emmet County, Iowa.
 * In Maryland:
 * Huntington (Calvert County) - A town in Calvert County, Maryland.
 * Huntington (Charles County) - A town in Charles County, Maryland.
 * Huntington (Harford County) - A town in Harford County, Maryland.
 * Huntington (Howard County) - A town in Howard County, Maryland.
 * Huntington (Montgomery County) - A town in Montgomery County, Maryland.
 * Huntington (Prince George's County) - A town in Prince George's County, Maryland.
 * Huntington (Worcester County) - A town in Worcester County, Maryland.
 * Huntington (Massachusetts) - A town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
 * Huntington (Missouri) - A town in Ralls County, Missouri.
 * Huntington (Nevada) - A town in Elko County, Nevada.
 * Huntington (New York) - A large town in northwest Suffolk County in New York.
 * Huntington (Ohio) in Lorain County, Ohio.
 * Huntington (Oregon) - A small city in Baker County, Oregon.
 * In South Carolina:
 * Huntington (Laurens County) - A town in Laurens County, South Carolina.
 * Huntington (Sumter County) - A town in Sumter County, South Carolina.
 * Huntington (Texas) - A small city in Angelina County, Texas.
 * Huntington (Utah) - A small city in Emery County, Utah.
 * Huntington (Vermont) - A town in Chittenden County, Vermont.
 * Huntington (Virginia) - A small town in Fairfax County, Virginia.
 * Huntington (West Virginia) - A city in the Metro Valley region of West Virginia.
 * Huntington (Wisconsin) - A town in St. Croix County, Wisconsin.

Also:

 * Huntington Beach, California) - A city in Orange County.
 * Huntington Park, California - A city in Los Angeles County.
 * Huntington Woods, Michigan - A small city in Oakland County.

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Huntington (Indiana)

Huntington is a city in Northern Indiana.

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Huntington (New York)

Huntington is a town in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. It is on the North Shore (or Gold Coast) of the island, famous for its lavish estates along the Long Island Sound and its affluent residential communities. The town is large with a population of over 200,000, and many neighborhoods in town having their own distinct identities. Four villages in the town even have their own level of autonomy, with one of them, Northport, having its own article.

Understand
Huntington is centered around Huntington Village, the commercial core of the town along Main Street (25A) and New York Ave which has the urban feel of a small city. Moving south along New York Ave brings you to Huntington Station, where the main LIRR station in town is located. Huntington’s large area consists of everything from shopping malls, strip malls, and office space along the LIE, to the village, to the large estates and beaches along the coast. In general though, a trip to Huntington would mean a trip to the village or one of the nearby neighborhoods.

Get in
Huntington is easily accessible by car or train. The Long Island Rail Road from Manhattan stops in Huntington Station about a mile south of the village. Route 25A runs directly into Main Street and Route 110 North goes into the village as well. Route 110 is accessible by the Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. It's a great day trip for anyone on Long Island, Manhattan, or Connecticut.

Get around
Huntington Village is completely walkable. Parking can be tight on a nice summer night, but generally there are enough parking spots to leave your car and walk around. The town also runs buses, but for people of normal fitness, there is no real need to take one ever.

See
Although Huntington has a lot of history, little of the sites remain. However, the old cemetery on Main Street can be interesting to wander around. Several beaches and natural areas can be found on the town’s north coast, including Caumsett State Park and Target Rock.

Do
Cinema Arts Center - Fun independent theater showcasing independent movies. On Main Street across from Hecksher Park.

The Paramount - In the center of Huntington Village, you can enjoy top bill concerts and comedy acts. A wide variety of music acts from Pitbull to the Monkees to Citizen Cope have been seen here. On New York Avenue.

Buy

 * Marshes - Marshes on Main Street, close to the intersection of New York Ave., is known for high-end fancy men's clothing.
 * Marshes - Marshes on Main Street, close to the intersection of New York Ave., is known for high-end fancy men's clothing.

Eat
Huntington is a paradise for food. The town offers more pizzerias and Mexican food than most other towns of its size, as well as numerous ethnic and "American" restaurants. Food can range from $2 to $40 or higher per person.

Drink
Huntington has a vibrant bar scene. Most bars are on New York Ave. between High Street and Elm Street. Others can be found within wandering distance of Main Street.

Go next

 * Oyster Bay
 * Babylon
 * Smithtown

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Huntington (West Virginia)

Huntington is the second-largest city in West Virginia. Along the banks of the Ohio River, Huntington is home to Marshall University, a state-supported public university, and the world's largest root beer mug. Claiming to be the origin of the West Virginia-style hot dog; Huntington is a historic, walkable city that offers the intrepid traveler several unique cultural diversions, with an excellent music and restaurant scene.

 * Huntington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is an excellent source for local information..

Understand
Built in the Ohio River Valley and surrounded by lush steep hills, West Virginia's second-largest city (and at one time its largest), Huntington, is historically a town of railroads and industry, and to this day its port on the Ohio River is one of the busiest inland ports in the country. Home to Marshall University, the second-largest in the state of West Virginia, Huntington has a distinctive college-town atmosphere, and its tree-lined streets are lined with stately old homes with large, wide front porches. Although in a hilly region, and containing many hilly portions, the center of Huntington and many of its neighborhoods are built on the wide floodplain of the Ohio River, making parts of Huntington uniquely flat for a city in West Virginia.

Huntington is a planned city; the oldest and flattest parts of the city are built on a planned numbered grid platted on the flat Ohio River floodplain. The city grew quickly its first few decades as a river port at the terminus of the C&O Railroad and many of the city's cultural and architectural assets come from the regional prosperity of the gilded age and the influence of the city beautiful movement, notably an impressive park system for a city of its size which includes a chain of parks along the Washington Blvd/North Blvd. greenway corridor. Huntington's smaller twin-city of Ashland, Kentucky is 20 minutes drive west, downriver. The Huntington-Ashland metropolitan area has a combined population of 360,000 in 2020. I-64 skirts around the Huntington city center through more suburban areas to the south, a routing which prevented Huntington's historic center from seeing the large-scale destruction typically associated with inner-city highway construction. West Virginia's capital city, Charleston, is less than an hour east on I-64, and the suburbs of both cities have been growing towards each other for many decades, resulting in a near-continuous metropolitan area between the two cities. With a combined population of around 620,000 (2020); the Huntington-Charleston combined metropolitan area is the largest urban area for several hours in every direction. Generally off the tourist radar, prices for lodging and restaurants in Huntington are generally more affordable than larger and more tourist-oriented cities and towns.

Within a 2-hour radius of Huntington are many outdoor scenic recreational attractions including: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Ohio's famous Hocking Hills State Park, and Kentucky's Carter Caves and Red River Gorge as well as several man-made lakes.

In 2008, Huntington earned the dubious distinction of being named the "fattest and most unhealthy" city in the United States, based on 2006 data showing that 46% of adults were obese. Over the following decade, Huntington's obesity rate fell by 13 percentage points to 33%. It is no longer the fattest city in America, or even in West Virginia.

Men and women working in manual jobs that predominated through the 20th century required a lot of caloric energy in their diet. The traditional Appalachian diet of foods that were buttered, salted and fried served that purpose for most of the 20th century. But when those physical jobs were replaced by lower-energy ones by the end of the century, the eating habits stayed the same, resulting in a sharp increase in adult obesity from the 1990s forward. The civic shaming that resulted from the 2008 designation, which included a visit from British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, led to a number of strategies aimed at helping its citizens lose weight. The efforts included a challenge for area residents to collectively "walk to the moon", hospital programs focused on helping children lose weight, and a new local farmers market. The focus on children led to families becoming involved.

By car
Huntington is just off I-64. Primary exits for downtown are 8 (5th St. Rd.) and 11 (Hal Greer Blvd.). U.S. Route 60 and U.S. Route 52 also run through town. US-23 serves Ashland, Kentucky, staying to the west of Huntington.

WV-10 arrives from Logan 1.5 hours south, WV-2 arrives from Point Pleasant 45 minutes northeast

By plane
The next closest airport is in Charleston, about an hour east in I-64. American Airlines has non-stop service from Charlotte. Allegiant Air has non-stop service from Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Orlando-Sanford, and St. Petersburg/Clearwater.

The Huntington Tri-State airport ( has flights by Allegiant and American Airlines from Florida and Charlotte.

By train

 * Route stopping in Huntington:
 * Cardinal operating three trips weekly between Chicago and New York City with stops in Dyer, Rensselaer, Lafayette, Crawfordsville, Indianapolis, Connersville, Cincinnati, Ashland, Huntington, Charleston, Hinton, White Sulphur Springs, Staunton, Charlottesville, Culpeper, Manassas, Alexandria, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark. Trains to and from New York City and Chicago arrive and depart on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday.
 * Cardinal operating three trips weekly between Chicago and New York City with stops in Dyer, Rensselaer, Lafayette, Crawfordsville, Indianapolis, Connersville, Cincinnati, Ashland, Huntington, Charleston, Hinton, White Sulphur Springs, Staunton, Charlottesville, Culpeper, Manassas, Alexandria, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark. Trains to and from New York City and Chicago arrive and depart on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday.

By bus

 * Greyhound has a station at the TTA Transit Center, 1251 4th Ave.
 * Tri-River Transit runs from Logan to the Huntington Mall in Barboursville; there, riders can transfer to a TTA bus for a ride to Downtown.

Get around
Despite its reputation as America's unhealthiest city, downtown Huntington is surprisingly walkable; both bus and train stations are downtown, along with two hotels and several services and attractions.

Easy to navigate, central Huntington is laid out on a planned grid, numbered avenues run east-west and increase south of the river, numbered streets run north-south and increase in number east of 1st St. West of 1st St, numbered streets increase in number heading west, and carry a 'W' designation at the end (as in 14th St W), and avenues are names of presidents. The street grid dissolves as one goes into hillier neighborhoods in the south of the city. Huntington is bisected by railroad tracks. To go north-south or south-north, drivers must use underpasses or bridges at: Spring Valley Dr. Vernon, W 14th, 1st, 8th, 10th Sts, Hal Greer Blvd, 20th, 29th, and 31st. Sts. Additionally, U.S. Route 60 splits into two east-to-west one-way streets (3rd and 5th Ave.; and Washington and Adams Ave. in the West End)

Crossing the Ohio River to and from Ohio can be done on three bridges in the city: the East End Bridge off 31st St in Highlawn, the Robert C Byrd Bridge off 6th and 5th Sts and Veterans Memorial Blvd. downtown, and the West End Bridge on US-52 in the West End. There are two additional bridges downriver, one in downtown Ashland and one downstream connecting to Ironton, Ohio. There are no bridges crossing the Ohio River upstream after the East End Bridge for almost an hour's drive until Point Pleasant/Gallipolis.

Despite the walkability of the city core, the surrounding metropolitan area is very spread-out and a car is necessary to reach some destinations, or to travel between suburbs.

By bus

 * The Transit Authority, . Buses generally run on the hour between 6AM and 6PM, though there is limited service available in the evening. TTA also runs along U.S. Route 60 to Barboursville and Milton.

By taxi or rideshare

 * Yellow Cab, . Taxi service in Huntington is terrible. Rides dialed frequently take over an hour to arrive, especially late at night. Sometimes the drivers don't even show up. Keep this in mind while planning any travel in town.
 * Uber and Lyft: The city is covered by both ridesharing services, letting you avoid Yellow Cab entirely.

By bicycle
Downtown Huntington is reasonably flat and bicycle friendly. As part of their Old Main Corridor project, the city has added bike lanes that run from 4th Ave. & 16th St. to Pullman Square. State law requires all riders wear helmets but is rarely enforced by the city or campus police. Make sure to wear a helmet to protect your skull and internal brain organ if you get hit by a car or go too fast and hit a bump though.

On foot
With its several pubs, restaurants, and shops, the downtown area between Marshall University and the Civic Arena/Riverfront is ideal for walking. A walking tour map is available from the Cabell-Huntington CVB and Herald-Dispatch.

Neighborhoods

 * PullmanSquare.jpgDowntown: Roughly between 1st St and 20th St. and from the river to the north to the train tracks behind 7th Av. to the south. Contains Huntington's central business district, Marshall University's main campus between Hal Greer Blvd and 20th St, and several residential pockets of apartments and dense detached homes west of 7th St, and east of the CBD towards and around the university campus.
 * Southside: South of the train tracks and 8th Av, from 14th St. W to the east end of Ritter Park. The quintessential Huntington neighborhood and one of its wealthiest; includes Ritter Park and Memorial Park. A mix including old-and-new money wealth, college professors, junior/senior undergrads and grad students, and young professionals and their families. includes part of the Ritter Park Historic District.
 * [[File:Similarly designed homes on one of several brick streets in a neighborhood of Huntington, West Virginia. There are so many brick streets remaining there that the entire neighborhood is referred to LCCN2015631814.tif|thumb|southside]]Enslow Park: From east of Ritter Park to Hal Greer Blvd; tighter streets and newer homes than Southside.
 * Fairfield: Historically a middle-and working-class African American neighborhood, today has a mix of housing styles and demographics. Cabell-Huntington Hospital is on Hal Greer Blvd.
 * Walnut Hills: Modest homes on steeper streets in the hills east of Fairfield and north of Norway Av. and Washington Blvd. Accessible from US-60 is the popular hilltop Rotary Park.
 * Highlawn: East of the main Marshall University campus, contains St. Mary's hospital, former industrial areas, a mix of wealthier residences along the river and more modest blocks near 5th Av. The small McClelland Park along Riverview Av. has a playground and basketball courts
 * West End: Contains the 14th St W business district. Generally modest homes built for factory workers, some blocks on and directly adjacent to US-60 between US-52 and downtown have many properties in a relatively poor state of repair.
 * Southeast Hills: A large neighborhood area consisting of a collection of generally wealthier neighborhoods southeast of the city center and east of Hal Greer Blvd, including neighborhoods along eastern Washington Blvd and Norway Av. stretching east along US-60 to the eastern city limits. Smaller residential neighborhoods contained within include Stamford Park, Chancellor Hills, Gallaher Village, Arlington Park.
 * Guyandotte: Pre-dates Huntington proper, containing the oldest buildings in Huntington, east of the Guyandotte River from the Highlawn neighborhood. The historic neighborhood commercial district along Bridge St. is unfortunately lacking in vibrance. There is a marina at the point where the Guyandotte River flows into the Ohio River accessible through a gate in the floodwall at Buffington St.
 * Altizer: Tidy, working class neighborhood southeast of Guyandotte and across US-60 and the Guyandotte River from Southeast Hills and Walnut Hills.
 * South Hills: South of Southside on very steep and narrow streets, very wealthy; impressive residences, some with jaw-dropping views over the city center. Contains the Huntington Museum of Art and part of the Ritter Park Historic District.
 * Park Hills: A prestigious residential area with homes mostly from the mid-20th century on the hilltops south of the Ritter Park Historic District.
 * Harveytown: A small neighborhood of modest, tidy homes tucked in a valley; older than most portions of South Hills. Contains the small Harveytown Park and the Museum of Radio and Technology.
 * Frostop Root Beer stand in Huntington, West Virginia LCCN2015631802.tifWestmoreland: modest suburban-style neighborhood west of the West End, east of the suburb of Ceredo. The only portion of the city proper in Wayne County instead of Cabell County; contains the historic Camden Park Amusement Park.

Suburbs

 * Barboursville: East of the city of Huntington along I-64 and US-60, Home to the Huntington Mall, many big box and chain stores, a small historic downtown along the Guyandotte River, and the large and much-loved Barboursville Park. Generally considered Huntington's wealthiest suburb.
 * Barboursville West Virginia.jpgPea Ridge: Unincorporated, wealthier suburban area between the eastern city limits of Huntington and Barboursville, along US-60 and Pea Ridge Rd.
 * Milton: East of Barboursville along I-64 and US-60, a small bedroom community with a small historic downtown, home of Blenko Glass, the Milton Flea Market and WV Pumpkin Park. Hometown of famous writer Breece D'J Pancake.
 * Kenova: Predating Huntington itself, sits to the west of Huntington city limits at the tri point where West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky meet, visible from Virginia Point Park. The smaller suburb of Ceredo is adjacent to the east.
 * Lavalette: A wealthier, spaced-out suburb south of the city limits along 5th St, which becomes WV-152. Home to 2 golf courses, and the popular Beech Fork Lake, the dam, marina and recreation area is accessible off WV-152.
 * Spring Valley/Buffalo Creek: Generally newer residential suburbs south of the Westmoreland neighborhood and west of Lavalette. Contains the VA Hospital complex.
 * Wayne: Small town south of Lavalette along WV-152, the small historic downtown and Wayne County Courthouse sit on top of a small steep hill, around which Twelvepole Creek flows. The last outpost of civilization before very rural southern Wayne County, where East Lynn Lake and Cabwaylingo State Forest are located.
 * Lesage: spread-out suburb along WV-2 northeast of Huntington, accessible to Barboursville via Big Ben Bowen Hwy (WV-193)
 * Lawrence County, Ohio: A large, mostly suburban and rural county across the Ohio River from Huntington and Ashland. Contains towards its western edge the small, historic city of Ironton, today more of a bedroom community for especially Ashland. Also the locally popular Lake Vesuvius, a unit of Wayne National Forest, can be accessed via a short drive north of Ironton, about 35-40 minutes from central Huntington. Suburbs of Huntington include along the river from east to west: Rome and Proctorville sit directly across the East End Bridge from Huntington's east end, Chesapeake is directly across the bridge from downtown Huntington, Burlington is an unincorporated area with big-box shopping, riverfront houses and South Point addresses across the West End Bridge (US-52) from Huntington's west end, adjacent South Point is a suburb halfway between downtown Huntington and Ashland, Ky. along US-52.
 * Ashland, Kentucky: Huntington's smaller sister city, less than half its size. Most parts of central Ashland are about 20-30 minutes from central Huntington. A historic downtown with a small riverfront park and a nicely maintained Central Park, contains Ashland Town Center: the smaller of the Huntington Area's 2 indoor malls. Beyond the immediate downtown neighborhoods a generally suburban feel. 29th St. features a small but thriving neighborhood business district. The Kentucky portion of the greater Huntington metropolitan area contains about 1/3 its total population.
 * Catlettsburg, Ky: A small suburb directly across the Big Sandy River from Kenova, WV. Contains a small historic downtown area.
 * Russell, Ky. northwest of downtown Ashland. A small historic district on the banks of the Ohio River, much suburban sprawl.
 * Flatwoods, Ky; Raceland, Ky; Worthington, Ky;  Wurtland, Ky; Canonsburg, Ky: Mostly residential suburban sprawl northwest and west of downtown Ashland.
 * Greenup, Ky: A small historic town on the Ohio River at the far northwest edge of the Huntington area, the county seat of suburban Greenup County.

Further afield

 * Hamlin: A very small rural farming town along the Mud River 45 minutes from Huntington, county seat of Lincoln County, hometown of Chuck Yeager.
 * Louisa, Ky: A small town where the Louisa Fork and Tug Fork meet to form the Big Sandy River, on the border West Virginia. Near Yatesville Lake
 * Grayson, Ky: A small town along I-64 west of Huntington and Ashland, notable for being where direct traffic to Cincinnati can access the beginning of the AA Highway.
 * Olive Hill, Ky: A small town along I -64 west of Grayson, Ky. The closest town to Carter Caves.

Do

 * WV Skydivers . At Robert Newlon Airport, about 10 miles from Huntington, offers the IAD 1st Jump Course w/ 1 jump for $200. Tandem skydives are also available for $240.
 * Boating. Boaters can put in on the Ohio River in both Guyandotte and Harris Riverfront Park. Nearby Beech Fork State Park has a more than 700-acre lake that is great for smaller craft; their marina offers rentals. +1 304 522-9374
 * Pottery Place The Pottery Place lets you express yourself by painting your own design on one of their bisques. They fire the pottery and you pick it up several days later.
 * WV Skydivers . At Robert Newlon Airport, about 10 miles from Huntington, offers the IAD 1st Jump Course w/ 1 jump for $200. Tandem skydives are also available for $240.
 * Boating. Boaters can put in on the Ohio River in both Guyandotte and Harris Riverfront Park. Nearby Beech Fork State Park has a more than 700-acre lake that is great for smaller craft; their marina offers rentals. +1 304 522-9374
 * Pottery Place The Pottery Place lets you express yourself by painting your own design on one of their bisques. They fire the pottery and you pick it up several days later.
 * Pottery Place The Pottery Place lets you express yourself by painting your own design on one of their bisques. They fire the pottery and you pick it up several days later.
 * Pottery Place The Pottery Place lets you express yourself by painting your own design on one of their bisques. They fire the pottery and you pick it up several days later.

Music
Local musicians perform all over town several nights a week, though there's no central database of shows. There are some regular performances.

 * Pullman Square Summer Concert Series. Every Thursday evening during the summer, several hundred people descend on Pullman Square to enjoy live music, hot dogs, and beer.
 * String Thing Thing Thursdays. Black Sheep Burritos and Brews hosts bluegrass, old-time, and acoustic every Thursday night from 9PM until late.
 * Open Mic Night. Monday: Black Sheep Burritos and Brews. Tuesday: Shamrock's Pub. Wednesday: The V-Club.
 * Open Mic Night. Monday: Black Sheep Burritos and Brews. Tuesday: Shamrock's Pub. Wednesday: The V-Club.

Annual events and fairs
Huntington is home to numerous unique events and fairs held throughout the year.

 * Tsubasacon, Mountain Health Arena, first full weekend in October. An anime convention featuring guests, a game room, a vendor room, panels, and special events.
 * Guyandotte Heritage Days, Guyandotte, West Virginia, November. This historic-themed festival features reenactment of the Confederate raid and the Union reprisal. It features period music, museums, 'living histories', and craft displays.
 * Hilltop Festival, Huntington Museum of Art, 2nd weekend in September. This event offers entertainment, children's activities, a petting zoo, book fair, arts and crafts, and concessions.
 * X-Fest, Harris Riverfront Park, Within the first 3 weeks of September. Rock/alternative music concert that allows local bands to play with bigger bands.
 * Huntington Music & Arts Festival, Ritter Park Amphitheater, Last Saturday in August. Festival centered around local and regional music and visual artists
 * Huntington Dogwood Arts and Crafts Festival, Mountain Health Arena, April. This features the demonstration and sale of traditional arts and crafts plus specialty ethnic foods.
 * Jazz-MU-Tazz, Marshall University, June. A summer jazz festival, it is a weekend of music that features jazz cabarets, outdoor concerts, and numerous activities.
 * Lions Tri-State Arts & Crafts Festival, Mountain Health Arena, 1st weekend in December. An old-fashioned arts and crafts fair that includes over 200 exhibitors featuring a variety of arts and crafts and homemade foods and sweets.
 * Old Central City Days, Central City district in West Huntington, 3rd weekend in June. This event offers numerous entertainment and shopping options in addition to the existing stock of storefronts, historic tours, and various food vendors at the new farmers market "depot."
 * Pilot Club of Huntington's Antique Show and Sale, Mountain Health Arena, Last complete weekend in September. An antique show and sale that features more than 40 dealers representing more than 10 states and West Virginia.
 * Ritter Park Days, Ritter Park, Weekends in July and August. Features children-based activities and programs.
 * West Virginia Day Celebration, Downtown district – 9th Street Plaza, June 20. This features live entertainment, jugglers, food, crafts, and more.
 * St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Downtown Huntington, March 14. This features live entertainment by musical and dance groups appropriate for St. Patrick's
 * Ritter Park Days, Ritter Park, Weekends in July and August. Features children-based activities and programs.
 * West Virginia Day Celebration, Downtown district – 9th Street Plaza, June 20. This features live entertainment, jugglers, food, crafts, and more.
 * St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Downtown Huntington, March 14. This features live entertainment by musical and dance groups appropriate for St. Patrick's

Buy

 * Pullman Square has an excellent shoe store called Heels. Chico's and Runway Couture also have stores here.
 * Empire Books and News at Pullman Square has new and used books, along with an excellent selection of local-interest books.
 * Old Central City on 14th St. W. in the West End is home to several antique stores, a used bookstore and a small cafe.
 * Farmers Markets are held 3x weekly in summer and fall at Old Central City in the Central City Market building in the part behind The Wild Ramp; Wednesdays on Pullman Square, and 2x weekly in Barboursville.
 * Grocery Stores include: Huntington-based local chain Foodfair, large regional chain Kroger, and discount grocers Aldi and Save-a-Lot. Walmart locations in the Huntington area have large grocery selections.
 * Flea Markets in the area include the Milton Flea Market, and the smaller Chesapeake Flea Market and Proctorville Flea Market.
 * Old Central City on 14th St. W. in the West End is home to several antique stores, a used bookstore and a small cafe.
 * Farmers Markets are held 3x weekly in summer and fall at Old Central City in the Central City Market building in the part behind The Wild Ramp; Wednesdays on Pullman Square, and 2x weekly in Barboursville.
 * Grocery Stores include: Huntington-based local chain Foodfair, large regional chain Kroger, and discount grocers Aldi and Save-a-Lot. Walmart locations in the Huntington area have large grocery selections.
 * Flea Markets in the area include the Milton Flea Market, and the smaller Chesapeake Flea Market and Proctorville Flea Market.
 * Flea Markets in the area include the Milton Flea Market, and the smaller Chesapeake Flea Market and Proctorville Flea Market.

Eat
Huntington's food scene has improved significantly from decades prior, with local chef-entrepreneurs opening several highly-rated restaurants. Huntington claims to be where the West Virginia-style hot dog was created, and hot dogs remain perennially popular. Unfortunately despite significant progress, much of the dining scene still consists of fast-food and national chain restaurants.

Budget

 * Cam's Ham, 809 1st St, Huntington. Famous for its flaked ham sandwiches with mystery sauce, and roast beef sandwiches. Eating-in is an experience as much of the decor likely hasn't changed for decades.
 * Cam's Ham, 809 1st St, Huntington. Famous for its flaked ham sandwiches with mystery sauce, and roast beef sandwiches. Eating-in is an experience as much of the decor likely hasn't changed for decades.

Mid-range

 * Taste of Asia 821 3rd Ave. Upscale Chinese, Japanese, and Thai food. Hibachi and sushi bar seating is available here.
 * Buddy's All American BBQ, 1537 3rd Ave. A wonderful place for bbq sandwiches, ribs and wings. Also a good selection of mixed drinks and beer. Thursday night is bike night.
 * Buddy's All American BBQ, 1537 3rd Ave. A wonderful place for bbq sandwiches, ribs and wings. Also a good selection of mixed drinks and beer. Thursday night is bike night.
 * Buddy's All American BBQ, 1537 3rd Ave. A wonderful place for bbq sandwiches, ribs and wings. Also a good selection of mixed drinks and beer. Thursday night is bike night.
 * Buddy's All American BBQ, 1537 3rd Ave. A wonderful place for bbq sandwiches, ribs and wings. Also a good selection of mixed drinks and beer. Thursday night is bike night.
 * Buddy's All American BBQ, 1537 3rd Ave. A wonderful place for bbq sandwiches, ribs and wings. Also a good selection of mixed drinks and beer. Thursday night is bike night.
 * Buddy's All American BBQ, 1537 3rd Ave. A wonderful place for bbq sandwiches, ribs and wings. Also a good selection of mixed drinks and beer. Thursday night is bike night.
 * Buddy's All American BBQ, 1537 3rd Ave. A wonderful place for bbq sandwiches, ribs and wings. Also a good selection of mixed drinks and beer. Thursday night is bike night.
 * Buddy's All American BBQ, 1537 3rd Ave. A wonderful place for bbq sandwiches, ribs and wings. Also a good selection of mixed drinks and beer. Thursday night is bike night.
 * Buddy's All American BBQ, 1537 3rd Ave. A wonderful place for bbq sandwiches, ribs and wings. Also a good selection of mixed drinks and beer. Thursday night is bike night.

Drink
As a college town, Huntington has more than its share of bars and pubs, but this list only includes the more reputable establishments. All drinking establishments are smoke-free, though many offer outdoor areas for smokers. Most of the bars are located along 4th Ave.

Sleep

 * Best Western Huntington Mall Inn . For the coupon rate of $62/night, you can get a clean room, high speed internet, and a continental breakfast.
 * The Coaches Inn and Huntington Inn are seedy and should be avoided.
 * Best Western Huntington Mall Inn . For the coupon rate of $62/night, you can get a clean room, high speed internet, and a continental breakfast.
 * The Coaches Inn and Huntington Inn are seedy and should be avoided.
 * Best Western Huntington Mall Inn . For the coupon rate of $62/night, you can get a clean room, high speed internet, and a continental breakfast.
 * The Coaches Inn and Huntington Inn are seedy and should be avoided.
 * The Coaches Inn and Huntington Inn are seedy and should be avoided.
 * The Coaches Inn and Huntington Inn are seedy and should be avoided.

By phone
Most West Virginia telephone numbers consist of +1 304 plus a seven-digit number, but the state is now served by an overlay complex of two area codes, with +1 681 as the second. A local or in-state telephone call now requires all ten digits of the local number be dialed (omitting just the leading +1 from a local landline call).

Signage on many established businesses may still display the original seven-digit numbers; dial 304 before these if no area code is indicated.

Stay safe
While generally safe for visitors and residents, Huntington has a moderate crime level, so general street smarts are advised. Dance club shootings have occurred from time to time in the past, so avoid confrontations in those places. That said, the city government has made efforts to close disreputable drinking establishments where these events have repeatedly occurred, making gun violence noticeably less common than in years past. It is best advised to walk at night with a group, especially if unfamiliar with the surroundings.

A regional drug epidemic was supercharged by the nationwide opioid epidemic, so it is not unheard of to see exposed needles on the ground in the most affected neighborhoods. Tread carefully and watch your footsteps, as you don't know what pathogens could be transferred from the needles; care should be taken for pets to do the same.

Many homeless people can be found in Huntington and will often beg or panhandle. A common scam is a man asking for money for gas, with his family stuck at the station or down the road. Simply say no; even if they're persistent, they'll eventually leave you alone. Incidents of homeless people becoming aggressive or robbing people are rare.

Go next

 * Charleston, the capital of West Virginia, is less than an hour east on I-64
 * Point Pleasant, 45 minutes north on State Route 2, is home to an excellent River Museum, the WV State Farm Museum, the Mothman Museum, and hosts the annual Mothman Festival.
 * New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is two hours away to the east, World-class white water rafting, zip lining, and rock climbing. New River Gorge.
 * Carter Cavesis about 45 minutes west along I-64 just outside the small town of Olive Hill, Ky. Here spelunkers can explore the extensive cave systems.
 * Hatfield and McCoy Trail System Over 500 miles of trails comprise the east's highest-rated ATV trail system, throughout several counties in southern West Virginia.
 * Morehead, Ky is 1 hour west on I-64; home to Morehead State University and nearby Cave Run Lake.
 * Logan is a historic coal mining town 1.5 hours south on WV-10. A state park, historic downtown and ATV trail access.
 * Williamson is a historic coal mining town 1.5 hours south on US-52. A historic downtown featuring the 'Coal House'; hiking trails to rock formations and ATV trail access.
 * Lexington and Kentucky's bluegrass region is 2 hours west on I-64.
 * Red River Gorge Geological Area of Daniel Boone National Forest and Natural Bridge State Park are about 2 hours southwest in a sparsely populated rugged region of eastern Kentucky, near the tiny towns of Campton and Stanton.
 * Athens and the Hocking Hills are about 2 hours north.
 * Columbus is the closest large metro area to Huntington with over 1 million in population. 2.5 hours north on US-23.
 * Cincinnati is almost as close as Columbus, 2.5 hours west on KY-AA.

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Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach is in Orange County in Southern California. Once known as Pacific City, it started as the southern terminus of the Golden West railroad line.

Understand
Huntington Beach is world-famous as "Surf City", from the 1960s Jan and Dean surf rock song of the same name, and much of surfing culture started and continues to evolve there, from surfing styles to surfing apparel companies that started there. Huntington Beach is also mentioned by name in the Beach Boys song "Surfin' Safari", where "at Huntington and Malibu they're shooting the pier".

The year-round temperature averages, and good weather can be had every month, though the months of January to March can be rainy.

By air
As with most of Orange County, Huntington Beach is served by John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, which is 11 mi/17.5km to the northeast. SNA is served by many major carriers for flights from all regions of the U.S. and from the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento in northern California.

Long Beach Airport is also within close distance (17mi/27km to the west) but is dominated by JetBlue Airways, which serves 14 destinations from Long Beach: Oakland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Chicago (O'Hare), Boston, New York (JFK), Washington (Dulles), Fort Lauderdale, Austin, Portland, San Francisco, San Jose and Seattle. American (Phoenix), Delta (Salt Lake City) and Southwest(Denver & Oakland) also serve Long Beach too.

Los Angeles International Airport is the largest airport in the area with connections from more destinations in the U.S. and internationally. It is away.

By car
Huntington Beach is located at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and the Pacific Coast Highway, just under 14 miles directly south of Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park. Interstate 405, which links John Wayne, Long Beach, and Los Angeles International Airports, intersects Beach Boulevard about 6 miles north of Huntington Beach.

Parking: The best place to park is the city parking located right at the beach. The entrance is just north of Highway 1 (the PCH) and the main street. You will conveniently be able to unload watercoolers, surf boards and the kids all safely without having to cross streets. It saves on lifting and lugging as well. You can wash off and change clothes right next to the parking at the water showers and washrooms. Washrooms are adequate but small. They also get wet and sandy during the day.

If you're on a budget, you can usually find some parking in nearby neighborhoods. But watch for street signs that may indicate parking is only allowed at certain times or days. This may require a little more walking if you're headed to the beach, but it's not too much.

By train
Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink's Orange County Line serve Santa Ana, Tustin, Buena Park, and Irvine.

Get around
OCTA Route 1* North and South runs along the Pacific Coast Highway, servicing all of Orange County's beaches. Routes 33 and 35 South directly run into Huntington State Beach. Routes 21** South, 70* West and 72 West end at Sunset Beach. Routes 25 South, 29 South, 172 West and 173** South all serve Huntington's downtown and its beach.
 * *For route 1 North make sure that the banner reads Cal State Long Beach and not Newport Transportation Center. For route 70 make sure it reads Sunset Beach and not Goldenwest Transportation Center.
 * **No service on weekends.

Do

Peak season is from late May to early September. The beaches on any given summer day may have as many as 500,000 visitors when it is particularly hot inland.

Sleep
There are accommodations from beach campgrounds to five-star resorts along the Pacific. The beach campgrounds are open year round and usually full.

Stay safe
Crime is very low for such a large city, and violent crime is very rare. However, the city has long had a reputation for skinheads and white supremacist activities. Like some other parts of Orange County, Huntington Beach sometimes sees confrontations between reactionaries and people of color. If you are drinking, you should be far more concerned with local police than civilians. If you are drinking, call a cab because DUIs are illegal.

Go next

 * Travel north on Beach Boulevard and you will reach Buena Park, the home of Knott's Berry Farm.
 * North on Beach Boulevard and then east on Katella Avenue or Ball Road will take you to Disneyland.
 * Take the Pacific Coast Highway to San Juan Capistrano, Long Beach, Santa Monica, and numerous other seaside communities.
 * Take a train to downtown Los Angeles or San Diego.

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Huntly

There's more than one place called Huntly:

New Zealand

 * Huntly (Waikato) - a town in the Waikato region of North Island

United Kingdom

 * Huntly (Scotland) - a town in North East Scotland

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Huntly (Scotland)

Huntly is a small town in Aberdeenshire in North East Scotland; in bygone times it was more snappily known as "Milton of Strathbogie". With a population of 4810 in 2016, Huntly is nowadays a commuter town for Aberdeen, as it's on the railway. The main reason to visit is the ruined castle.

This page also takes in Rhynie, often the butt of comedy for its rural obscurity, yet once the seat of Pictish kings.

Get in
The nearest airport is Aberdeen. A taxi from the airport might charge £80 to Huntly, so if time allows, take a short taxi ride to Dyce railway station.

Huntly has trains every two hours from Aberdeen, taking 55 min via Dyce (for airport) and Inverurie, and continuing west to Keith, Elgin, Forres, Nairn and Inverness (another 75 min).

is east side of town.

Stagecoach Bus 10 runs hourly from Aberdeen Union Square, taking 90 min via Inverurie to Huntly. Alternate buses continue to Keith, Elgin, Forres, Nairn and Inverness.

Get around
You can easily walk between Huntly village and castle but you need wheels for outlying sights.

See

 * is west of the river loop, take A920 west then turn up the lane. They put on flying displays Apr-Oct three times a day, adult £8, conc £7, child £6.
 * 8 km south of Huntly was long thought to be a volcanic crater. But it turned out to be a prehistoric fortified settlement of 800 huts, which at some stage burned so fiercely that the hillfort walls became vitrified. Some artifacts date to 2000 BC, but its heyday was later in Pictish times. Access is from the car park south on A941.
 * Rhynie is the small village south of the hillfort. Druminor Castle is an impressive tower house but it's a private residence, no tours. The Craw Stane is a granite slab with Pictish inscriptions: go south half a mile from the village and look east. Another, the "Rhynie Man", now graces the Aberdeenshire Council offices in the city. Other findings include a post-Roman amphora, and evidence of wine drinking, from 500-700 AD when the village may have been the seat of Pictish kings. But in the 1990s comedy review Scotland the What?, which mocked Aberdeenshire's lumpen agricultural ways, Rhynie was a frequent target. How does it have a Station Hotel yet no railway or station? - "Aw, but they were aye hopin' for one."
 * St Mary's Kirk 2 miles south of Rhynie is the substantial ruin of a 13th-century church. It remained in use to 1810 with its original Romanesque features little altered.
 * See Strathdon for sights further south, such as Kildrummy Castle.
 * is across the boundary in Moray, but easiest explored from Huntly. It has the ruined Balvenie Castle, lots of distilleries (Glenfiddich and Balvenie offer tours), and the Keith & Dufftown Heritage Railway.
 * See Strathdon for sights further south, such as Kildrummy Castle.
 * is across the boundary in Moray, but easiest explored from Huntly. It has the ruined Balvenie Castle, lots of distilleries (Glenfiddich and Balvenie offer tours), and the Keith & Dufftown Heritage Railway.

Do

 * Huntly Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre is on The Avenue next to the football pitch.
 * Huntly Nordic & Outdoor Centre remains closed in 2023.
 * Golf: Huntly Golf Club is north side of the village. It's 5359 yards, par 67, visitor round £25.
 * Horse-riding: centres within a few miles are Glenside Stables, Wardhaugh Farm, and Craigie Equestrian Centre. Hillside View just does livery.
 * Dufftown Highland Games are held there on the last Saturday in July, with the next on Sa 27 July 2024.

Buy

 * The Farmers Market is held in Huntly first Saturday of the month 9AM-1PM in Market Square.
 * Asda at the A96 / A97 junction south edge of Huntly is open M-Sa 7AM-11PM, Su 7AM-10PM and has a filling station.

Eat

 * Eating places in Huntly along Gordon St and Duke St are Elim's Kebab, Super Wok, The Larder, Dragon Garden and Cafe India.

Drink

 * Pubs in Huntly are Strathdeveron Bar, Royal Oak and Crown Bar, plus the hotels.
 * Black Bull distillery in Huntly produces blended whiskies, they don't issue a single malt. No tours.
 * Classic Speyside distillery country starts to the west at Dufftown, where Glenfiddich and Balvenie are among the famous names.
 * Cabrach distillery is expected to begin production in 2024 and release its first whisky for sale in 2027.
 * Cabrach distillery is expected to begin production in 2024 and release its first whisky for sale in 2027.

Sleep

 * B&Bs in Huntly didn't open in 2021. They include Hillview, Gordon Arms Hotel and Glenburn.
 * B&Bs in Huntly didn't open in 2021. They include Hillview, Gordon Arms Hotel and Glenburn.

Connect
As of Oct 2021, Huntly has 4G from all UK carriers, but 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * North to Elgin, Lossiemouth, Portsoy, Gardenstown and Fraserburgh
 * East to Methlick and Peterhead
 * South to Aberdeen, Westhill, Banchory and Stonehaven

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Huntsville

There's more than one place called Huntsville:

Canada

 * Huntsville (Ontario) - in the Muskoka district of Central Ontario

United States of America

 * Huntsville (Alabama) - in Madison County (Alabama), in the Mountains (Alabama) region of Alabama
 * Huntsville (Arkansas) - in Madison County (Arkansas), in the Ozarks (Arkansas) region of Arkansas
 * Huntsville (Texas) - in Walker County, in the Piney Woods region of Texas

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Huntsville (Alabama)

Huntsville is in northern Alabama, about 20 miles (32 km) from the border with Tennessee. The city is a center for missile defense and aerospace technologies, with companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman having major operations here. Cummings Research Park, the second largest research park in the country, is home to many of these companies.

Understand
Huntsville was founded in 1805 by a Virginia man named John Hunt. For the first 140 years of its history, the city was a sleepy cotton town. In 1950, the US Army transferred Dr. Werner von Braun and his team of German rocket scientists to Redstone Arsenal. Within a decade, the city became a center for rocket design and construction. In 1960, NASA opened the Marshall Space Flight Center, which has played a significant role in the Mercury-Redstone (named after Redstone Arsenal), Gemini, and Apollo manned space programs.

Huntsville is home to almost 200,000 residents (2018). The Huntsville metro area, with 463,000 residents, is the third largest in Alabama, after Birmingham and Mobile, though the city proper became the largest in Alabama as of the 2020 Census. Madison, Athens, Decatur, and a number of smaller cities are generally considered part of the Huntsville metro area.

Climate
Summers are hot and humid, but the thermometer rarely goes above. Strong thunderstorms do come out of nowhere in the afternoons. Autumn is quite comfortable in Huntsville. First frost normally happens around Halloween. In winter, snow is a possibility, but never a guarantee. Most snow in Huntsville is on the light side (less than 2 inches). However, any snow amounts more than 1/3" can close roads and schools.

Being in a "tornado alley", Huntsville gets many tornado warnings in the spring, as well as a second tornado season around November-December.

By plane

Huntsville is served by the following carriers:
 * American Eagle, with service from Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Washington, D.C.-Reagon
 * Delta Air Lines, with service from Atlanta.
 * Delta Connection, with service from Detroit and seasonal service from Atlanta.
 * Frontier Airlines, with service from Orlando and seasonal service from Denver.
 * Silver Airways, with service from Orlando.
 * United Express, with service from Chicago O'Hare, Denver, Houston-Intercontinental, and Washington D.C.-Dulles

By train
There is no passenger train service to Huntsville.

By car
Huntsville is accessible from nearby Interstate 65, approximately 20 miles west of downtown. An interstate spur, Interstate 565, runs from I-65 eastward for 21 miles, to and through downtown Huntsville.

 * I-565: Spur route to I-65, providing access to Birmingham, AL, Nashville, TN, and Decatur, AL.
 * US 72: providing access to Chattanooga, TN (via Interstate 24), Memphis, TN, and Athens, AL.
 * US 431: providing access to Guntersville, AL and Anniston, AL.
 * US 231: providing access to Fayetteville, TN and Arab, AL.

By bus
see also Intercity buses in the USA

Get around
Huntsville is very car-oriented.

By bus
Public transportation is not popular in Huntsville, but does exist. The city offers 13 bus routes, including a Tourist Trolley, which loops past most of the city's attractions and shopping areas. Turnovers between buses can be between fifteen minutes in downtown and one hour in outlying areas. There are also two free weekend evening routes that serve Downtown, Five Points, and the Medical District.
 * Fares
 * One way: $1
 * Seniors, students, children under 6, one way: $.50
 * Tourist Loop: $2 (all day pass)
 * Downtown Weekend Trolley: Free
 * Hours
 * M-Th: 6AM–6PM
 * F: 6AM–2AM (Downtown Trolley only after 6PM)
 * Sa: 7PM–2AM (Downtown Trolley only)
 * Su: No service

By bike

 * Downtown Huntsville is served by the Pace bike share program. For fairly cheap rates, there are bicycles in several locations in the city. However, outside of the center of downtown (near Big Spring Park) and greenways, Huntsville is not very bike-friendly.

See

While not widely known as a tourist destination, Huntsville does have a number of attractions of interest.

Museums

 * State Black Archives and Museum, Wilson Bldg, Alabama A&M University, . M-F. On the campus of Alabama A&M University in North Huntsville/Normal. $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for toddlers and A&M faculty and students.
 * State Black Archives and Museum, Wilson Bldg, Alabama A&M University, . M-F. On the campus of Alabama A&M University in North Huntsville/Normal. $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for toddlers and A&M faculty and students.
 * State Black Archives and Museum, Wilson Bldg, Alabama A&M University, . M-F. On the campus of Alabama A&M University in North Huntsville/Normal. $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for toddlers and A&M faculty and students.
 * State Black Archives and Museum, Wilson Bldg, Alabama A&M University, . M-F. On the campus of Alabama A&M University in North Huntsville/Normal. $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for toddlers and A&M faculty and students.
 * State Black Archives and Museum, Wilson Bldg, Alabama A&M University, . M-F. On the campus of Alabama A&M University in North Huntsville/Normal. $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for toddlers and A&M faculty and students.
 * State Black Archives and Museum, Wilson Bldg, Alabama A&M University, . M-F. On the campus of Alabama A&M University in North Huntsville/Normal. $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for toddlers and A&M faculty and students.
 * State Black Archives and Museum, Wilson Bldg, Alabama A&M University, . M-F. On the campus of Alabama A&M University in North Huntsville/Normal. $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for toddlers and A&M faculty and students.
 * State Black Archives and Museum, Wilson Bldg, Alabama A&M University, . M-F. On the campus of Alabama A&M University in North Huntsville/Normal. $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for toddlers and A&M faculty and students.
 * State Black Archives and Museum, Wilson Bldg, Alabama A&M University, . M-F. On the campus of Alabama A&M University in North Huntsville/Normal. $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for toddlers and A&M faculty and students.
 * State Black Archives and Museum, Wilson Bldg, Alabama A&M University, . M-F. On the campus of Alabama A&M University in North Huntsville/Normal. $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for toddlers and A&M faculty and students.

Parks and greenspaces
Information about parks can be found at the city website.

 * Big Spring International Park Huntsville's signature park, located downtown. This is where Huntsville was founded more than 200 years ago. Features various gifts given to the city by countries like Japan (the Red Bridge) and Norway (the lighthouse). Restaurants, hotels, and the Von Braun Center are nearby. It underwent an expansion near the Embassy Suites hotel.
 * Green Mountain Nature Trail, South Shawdee Road, . Open daily. A mile-long nature trail that wraps around a 16-acre lake. Features a covered bridge, picnic area, and a "Braille trail." Located off Green Mountain Road in Southeast Huntsville.
 * Green Mountain Nature Trail, South Shawdee Road, . Open daily. A mile-long nature trail that wraps around a 16-acre lake. Features a covered bridge, picnic area, and a "Braille trail." Located off Green Mountain Road in Southeast Huntsville.
 * Green Mountain Nature Trail, South Shawdee Road, . Open daily. A mile-long nature trail that wraps around a 16-acre lake. Features a covered bridge, picnic area, and a "Braille trail." Located off Green Mountain Road in Southeast Huntsville.
 * Green Mountain Nature Trail, South Shawdee Road, . Open daily. A mile-long nature trail that wraps around a 16-acre lake. Features a covered bridge, picnic area, and a "Braille trail." Located off Green Mountain Road in Southeast Huntsville.

Historic districts

 * Twickenham Historic District. The Twickenham and Old Town historic districts, located just east of downtown, feature large homes that were built as early as 1814. In June and July, free guided walking tours of the area start at 10AM each Saturday.

Do

 * Canoeing on the Flint River. Several canoeing expeditions are available. The Flint River is in East Madison County, about 7 miles from downtown.
 * Canoeing on the Flint River. Several canoeing expeditions are available. The Flint River is in East Madison County, about 7 miles from downtown.

Axe throwing
The fun and stress relieving activity of throwing axes at a wooden target is an activity in Huntsville.

Sports

 * Rocket City Trash Pandas: Minor League baseball team playing in the Double-A Southern League at Toyota Field in the suburb of Madison.
 * Huntsville will become home to a professional men's soccer team in 2023, specifically the as-yet-unnamed reserve side for Nashville SC of Major League Soccer. The team will play in the third-tier MLS Next Pro, a league made up almost entirely of MLS reserve sides. Joe W. Davis Stadium, which had for decades been the city's home for minor-league baseball, is being rebuilt into a soccer-specific venue for the new side.
 * Rocket City Trash Pandas: Minor League baseball team playing in the Double-A Southern League at Toyota Field in the suburb of Madison.
 * Huntsville will become home to a professional men's soccer team in 2023, specifically the as-yet-unnamed reserve side for Nashville SC of Major League Soccer. The team will play in the third-tier MLS Next Pro, a league made up almost entirely of MLS reserve sides. Joe W. Davis Stadium, which had for decades been the city's home for minor-league baseball, is being rebuilt into a soccer-specific venue for the new side.
 * Huntsville will become home to a professional men's soccer team in 2023, specifically the as-yet-unnamed reserve side for Nashville SC of Major League Soccer. The team will play in the third-tier MLS Next Pro, a league made up almost entirely of MLS reserve sides. Joe W. Davis Stadium, which had for decades been the city's home for minor-league baseball, is being rebuilt into a soccer-specific venue for the new side.
 * Huntsville will become home to a professional men's soccer team in 2023, specifically the as-yet-unnamed reserve side for Nashville SC of Major League Soccer. The team will play in the third-tier MLS Next Pro, a league made up almost entirely of MLS reserve sides. Joe W. Davis Stadium, which had for decades been the city's home for minor-league baseball, is being rebuilt into a soccer-specific venue for the new side.

Festivals

 * Whistlestop Weekend. Held the second weekend in May at the Huntsville Depot. Features music and a Barbecue cookoff.
 * Galaxy of Lights. A drive-through Christmas lights show held at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Open from 5:30–9PM nightly from mid-November to New Year's Eve.

Learn

 * University of Alabama in Huntsville. A mid-sized university that specializes in engineering and science. Part of the University of Alabama system. Located off Sparkman Drive near Research Park.
 * Alabama A&M University. A historically black college located in Normal in Northeast Huntsville.
 * Oakwood University. A small Seventh Day Adventist school located in Northwest Huntsville.
 * JF Drake State Technical College. A small public technical school in Northeast Huntsville.
 * Calhoun Community College. The largest community college in Alabama, with campuses in Huntsville, Decatur, and Redstone Arsenal.
 * Athens State University. The state's only 2-year upper-level university. Located in Athens, which is about 20 miles west of Huntsville.
 * Florida Institute of Technology. Campus on Redstone Arsenal serving the local high tech community.

Eat
Like most cities, Huntsville does have its fair share of fast-food restaurants, but there are many local eateries as well that serve every budget and taste. Because of Huntsville's diverse population, there are ethnic restaurants that specialize in Greek, Indian, Thai, and many other ethnicities.

Breweries
The micro brewery scene in Huntsville is new but growing fast.

Stay safe
Though crime levels are above average for a city in its population bracket, most of the crime is restricted to inner city neighborhoods that would be of no interest to visitors. In general, the most dangerous region of the city is the northern neighborhoods (particularly the northwest). In addition to crime, If hiking on Monte Sano or engaging in some other outdoor activity, be aware that during the Summer, temperatures can hit triple digits and one can dehydrate quickly. Be sure to consume an adequate amount of fluids during the warm temperatures.

Telephone
The area codes for Huntsville and North Alabama are 256 and 938, which overlay the same region. As a result of this overlay, all calls within Huntsville require dialing a ten-digit number.

Internet
Free WiFi is available at these places:
 * Big Spring Park
 * Krystal- Five locations in Madison County.
 * Stanlieo's Sub Villa- Jordan Lane and Governors Drive locations.
 * Atlanta Bread Co.- in the Target shopping center on University Drive.
 * West End Grill- on Old Madison Pike near the Research Park Blvd. interchange.
 * Huntsville Hospital
 * Crestwood Hospital
 * Huntsville International Airport

Newspapers

 * The Huntsville Times. Huntsville's Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday newspaper.
 * Valley Planet. A monthly alternative newspaper.

Medical
There are two major hospitals in Huntsville.
 * Huntsville Hospital, 101 Sivley Road, . A public hospital located downtown on Governors Drive.
 * Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children. Located just east of the main hospital.
 * Crestwood Medical Center, 1 Hospital Drive, . A private hospital off of Airport Road in South Huntsville.

Other hospitals in the Huntsville region:
 * Athens-Limestone Hospital, 902 Washington St, Athens,.
 * Parkway Medical Center, 1874 Beltline Road, Decatur,.
 * Decatur General Hospital, 1201 Seventh Street, Decatur.
 * Highlands Medical Center, 380 Woods Cove Road, Scottsboro,.
 * Marshall Medical Center North, 8000 Alabama 69, Guntersville,.
 * Lincoln Medical Center, 106 Medical Center Blvd., Fayetteville, TN,.

Go next

 * Lynchburg – home of Jack Daniel's Distillery. A 45-minute drive from Huntsville.
 * Guntersville – this town on Lake Guntersville is a popular weekend retreat for Huntsvillians. About a 40-minute drive from Huntsville on US 431 South.
 * Decatur – home of "America's First Wave Pool" at Point Mallard Park.
 * Florence – home of many museums and festivals.
 * Scottsboro – home of the "Unclaimed Baggage Center." Much of the world's unclaimed airline luggage ends up here, for sale to the public in grossly oversized "luxury" thrift store.

Farther away- all are a 1½-2 hour drive.

 * Chattanooga
 * Birmingham
 * Nashville

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Huntsville (Arkansas)

Huntsville is a small town in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. While there is not much for the traveller, it can provide a meal if you are passing through the area.

Get in
Highway 23, Highway 74 and Highway 412 run through Huntsville.

Get around
As in most smaller towns in Arkansas, a car is needed to get around.

Eat
The "Y Diner"

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Huntsville (Ontario)

Huntsville, a town with a population of about 21,100 (2021), is the largest community in the Muskoka District of Ontario, Canada, making it the hub for many vacations and outdoor adventures in cottage country.

The town, at the junction of Highway 11 and Highway 60, is west of Algonquin Provincial Park. Access to the park is via Highway 60, between Huntsville and Maynooth.

Understand
Huntsville was named after Captain George Hunt. He arrived in 1869 and settled on the east side of the Muskoka River.

The town plays host to thousands of tourists in the summer season, mostly from Toronto and surrounding cities. Huntsville's numerous lakes and rolling hills make it a beautiful and ideal summer destination.

In 2010, Huntsville hosted the 36th G8 Summit, attracting much international attention.

Climate
Huntsville has warm, humid summers and cold winters. The city experiences four distinct seasons, with considerable variance in day to day temperature, particularly during the colder weather season. Huntsville is in the snowbelt region of Central Ontario, near the Great Lakes, so experiences snowy winters. The city has comfortable summer temperatures and occasional heatwaves accompanied by high humidity and active thunderstorm weather. Huntsville and the Muskoka region have the highest annual precipitation of any region in Ontario.

Visitor information

 * Town of Huntsville

By plane
The closest major airport is Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, a suburb of Toronto. Northern Airport Service offers scheduled shuttle service from Pearson to Huntsville.

By car
Huntsville is on Highway 11, a major highway in Ontario. Toronto is 217 km to the south and North Bay is 128 km to the north. Huntsville is also the western terminus of Highway 60, which is the main road to Algonquin Provincial Park (40 km east of Huntsville).

By bus

 * Between North Bay and Toronto including stops in Huntsville, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Washago (some trips), Orillia (stop trips), and Barrie.

Get around
You can get almost anywhere in Huntsville by walking.

The Corridor 11 Bus is provided by Hammond Transportation and the local government, making local stops on Highway 11 between Huntsville and Orillia. The bus makes three trips a day, Monday to Friday; no services are available on holidays, or in the last weeks of December.

Do

 * Huntsville is on three beautiful lakes so, naturally, the town has many public beaches for swimming and relaxing. Some of the options include:
 * Huntsville is on three beautiful lakes so, naturally, the town has many public beaches for swimming and relaxing. Some of the options include:
 * Huntsville is on three beautiful lakes so, naturally, the town has many public beaches for swimming and relaxing. Some of the options include:
 * Huntsville is on three beautiful lakes so, naturally, the town has many public beaches for swimming and relaxing. Some of the options include:

Buy

 * Take a stroll down Main Street and check out all the little shops where you can find clothing, local art, fine dining and desserts.

Sleep
Room rates at hotels in Huntsville are higher in the summer months than in the spring or fall.

The town also has many quaint bed & breakfasts.

Go next

 * Algonquin Provincial Park - the west gate of the park is about from downtown.
 * Bracebridge - another popular Muskoka town, south, on the way to Gravenhurst and Barrie.
 * Haliburton Highlands - a somewhat quieter, more rural cottage country area.
 * Parry Sound - in Ontario's Near North about west, a town en route to Sudbury. A gateway to the Georgian Bay, and several large provincial parks and nature reserves.

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Huntsville (Texas)

Huntsville is a small city of about 45,000 residents, located in Walker County, part of the Piney Woods region of Texas. Huntsville is famous as the home of Texas hero, General Sam Houston with an enormous statue of Sam Houston next to Interstate 45, it's famous as a prison town, and is also home to Sam Houston State University.

Understand
Huntsville is most famous for its prison facilitiesː the most hard-core criminals in Texas get sent to Huntsville. Huntsville is very much a "company town", with several prison facilities within the city limits (including the Huntsville Unit, home of Texas's "Death Row"), as well as headquarters for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (the only state agency not headquartered in Austin). More than 12% of Huntsville's population is directly employed in the field of criminal corrections.

Sam Houston State University is the town's second biggest employer. The university is home to about 20,000 students. According to US News, the most popular fields of study are Homeland Security and Law Enforcement.

Get in
Huntsville is about 60-90 minutes north of Houston or about 2-1/2 hours south of Dallas on Interstate 45.

By bus
Greyhound buses leave Houston's main bus station for Huntsville about every 2 hours. A ticket to Huntsville will cost $30-35. Buses head south from Dallas about every 2 hours and a ticket to Huntsville will cost $25-35.

In Huntsville, the Greyhound station is at 1000 12th St., just 3 blocks from the prison system's Huntsville Unit.

By plane
Private planes can use Bruce Bros Huntsville Regional Airport (, LIDː UST). Located 2 miles northwest of town.

Get around
Many travelers to Huntsville get around in the back seat of a police car or in a prison transit bus.

If you're coming to Huntsville voluntarily, you'll probably be more comfortable driving your own car. Uber is available, but there is no public transit bus service.

title: Huntsville (Texas)