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The Tri-State Region

The headquarters of HIMG is located in Huntington, West Virginia. Huntington is located in the heart of West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky borders, referred to as the Tri-State region. Nestled along the banks of the mighty Ohio River, the Tri-State region is located about halfway between Louisville, KY and Pittsburgh, PA. It is only three hours from Cincinnati, OH and one and one-half hours from Lexington, KY. Charleston, WV, our state capitol is only 45 miles from Huntington.

Education

Huntington and the neighboring village of Barboursville boast new middle and elementary schools on enclosed campuses, complete with title-winning music and arts and sports teams. Private education is also available.

Higher Education

Marshall University is a huge driving force in Huntington and the Tri-State area. Nestled next to downtown on an ever-expanding campus, Marshall boasts 16,000 students and an athletic program that competes in the formidable Conference USA. Significant additions in recent years include an engineering school, multiple dormitories and a high-tech library. Marshall has operated a well respected medical school since the late 1970s. Another form of higher education is through the local community college, MCTC. MCTC's mission has been to provide two year associate degrees as well as provide continuing education and development courses for the community. Huntington is also close to several other colleges, in Kentucky, Ohio and neighboring Charleston.

Population

The I-64 corridor that stretches from Cabell to Kanawha counties boasts about 325,000 people, not to mention another 150,000 or so across the borders in Ohio and Kentucky. Charleston, the capital city of West Virginia, is a 45-minute drive.

Climate

Moderation is key. Huntington boasts the classic change of seasons, with a little snow in the winter, blooming springs, lush, green summers and spectacular autumns. West Virginia as a whole is a leaf peepers' paradise, with a sea of woods waiting to explode come October.

Entertainment

Living in a college town assures one a plethora of entertainment. Huntington is no different. The Huntington Symphony Orchestra is a local treasure and the Marshall Artist Series brings a steady parade of well known acts to town. Ritter Park, on the south side, would be the envy of many cities Huntington's size. Runners and walkers take advantage of the park's huge track, with fields of green space and a modern, cutting-edge playground thrown in.

If Ritter is a pleasant surprise, so is the art museum perched on the hill above. The Huntington Museum of Art features 19th- and 20th-century American and European art and exhibits that travel the country; as well as many adult and children education programs.

Sports fans are hardly left out. Marshall's football and basketball teams play in ultra-modern, amenity filled venues. Prominent Herd football products are the New England Patriots' Randy Moss and the Miami Dolphins' Chad Pennington.

An burst of leisure resulted from the development of downtown Pullman Square a few years ago. A charming village within a city sprang up, featuring plenty of dining, boutique shops and other attractions. It is also a one block from Harris Riverfront Park, where one can admire the mighty Ohio River or catch a summer concert. The Huntington Mall just outside the city limits is the state's largest. The options hardly end at the Cabell County line, however. While not a huge state, West Virginia is blessed with quality interstate highways. Within several hours drive are Class V whitewater rapids on the Gauley River or a more tranquil float down the New; ski slopes at Snowshoe and Canaan Valley in the majestic eastern mountains; and a host of other outdoor opportunities just beyond Huntington's city limits.

Housing

All this recreation is complemented by a calm pace of life marked by Appalachian values – and houses that are bargains by the rest of the country's standards.

The aforementioned Ritter Park is immediately surrounded by regal, stately homes and its general neighborhood comprised of affordable homes popular with young families. Many of its warm, tree-lined streets, captured in "We Are Marshall," are paved in brick.

The West End is also near Ritter and the historic antique district. Huntington's southeast hills offer homes in nearly every price range. Historic homes abound, for those who love a vintage home and the character it brings.

For the upscale consumer, the region has a variety of exclusive neighborhoods with larger homes. From stately older mansions that line the Ohio River to newer developments with more modern plans, we feel confident you'll find a comfortable home.

Beyond Huntington's traditional boundaries is an array of newer housing developments. Timberlake, located next to a private golf club, features beautiful homes just 10 minutes from Huntington's downtown. Nearby is the growing Pea Ridge area, a short drive from both the city and the Huntington Mall in Barboursville.

Transportation

Huntington is located within 500 miles of two-thirds of the United States' population. Interstate-64 runs through Charleston, Huntington, Lexington, KY. and points beyond. Two airports – Huntington's Tri-State and Charleston's Yeager Airport – offer 58 flights per day, including non-stop flights to Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta and Philadelphia.

Religion

For the people who live in the region, Huntington is known as the "City of Churches." Some residents in the community claim that there are more places of worship on Fifth Avenue in downtown Huntington than any other street in the country. Others boast that there are more churches per capita in Huntington than any city in America. Whether or not that is true, the fact remains the people of the region are proud of their spiritual roots.