A Very Huntington Area Holiday

As easy as it is to hop on Amazon, online retailers, or run to Target, consider supporting small businesses by shopping locally this holiday season!

Benefits of shopping locally include investing in your community, finding quality in your purchases, creating demand for local jobs, bettering the environment by helping reduce your carbon footprint, and ultimately supporting those in your community.

Around the area, we have a variety of local businesses that will satisfy holiday needs of all types. The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce has made this experience even sweeter through the Candy Cane Trail: Shop Local, Win Prizes!

So, let’s get into it!

Books & Games

No better way to prepare for holiday gatherings than with some activities and entertainment. For the bookworm, we have several cozy shops that carry new & old favorites – Cicada Books & Coffee, Inner Geek, Comic World, Purple Earth Comics, Booktenders, and The Red Caboose. Looking for vintage games and memorabilia, check out MFE Video & Collectibles, Hattie & Nan’s Antiques & Books, and The Peddlers Mall.

Clothing

Whether you’re gifting or need a cute outfit for holiday parties, Huntington has options from casuals to black tie staples for men, women, and children! Boutiques include True Soul Boutique, Pretty & Poised, VC Boutique, The Hip Eagle & The Little Eagle, The White Willow, Bow Love Boutique, Wright’s Clothing Co., Bella Consignment, and B&E Menswear.

Formal attire shines bright at Barbie’s Formals, The RoseTree Boutique, and Skeffington’s Formal Wear.

The Local

Need to update your Marshall gear? Glenn’s Sporting Goods and Old Main Emporium bring their A-Game, providing you with the best Herd fashion! Stop by Wildflower Gift Gallery in The Market for the perfect Huntington-themed gifts. Give the gift of craftsmanship with a handcrafted piece from Blenko Glass Company.

Antiques

Easily spruce up your holiday decor and gifts with some fine antiques!

14th Street West is THE place to be when antiquing. Visit Thistle Patch Vintage Garden & Antiques, Hattie and Nan’s Antiques & Books, Mark’s Antiques, Village Antique Mall, Pam’s Marketplace, and more.

Head to Milton to check out The Old Timey Shop and The Willow Tree, both on Main Street.

Music

Now Hear This on 4th Ave, The Historic Hippie in Heritage Station, and Orbit’s Record Shop in Barboursville carry vinyl, accessories, and merch. Huntington also brings a variety of LIVE music options at Marshall Health Network Arena and The Loud! Check their websites for the most up-to-date shows and events.

Adventures

More of an “experience” giver? Give the gift of an annual membership to Huntington Children’s Museum, Huntington Museum of Art, Heritage Farm, or Camden Park. Create the perfect scent and pour your own candles at The Haute Wick Social. Get cozy on a weekend getaway to Beech Fork State Park or Rustic Ravines. An annual permit for the Hatfield McCoy Trails is perfect for the thrillseeker in your life, or maybe a round or two of golf at one of 5 public courses is just what you are looking for.

Good Eats

Sometimes, these places are the ones you need most during the holiday season. They offer a bite to eat while shopping, a cocktail to relax, or even save the day after you burn the turkey. Share unique flavors and creative dishes with your loved ones at Christopher’s Eats, Huntington Ale House, Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten, Bruno’s Spotted Hare, Backyard Pizza, Nawab Indian Cuisine, Hank’s Fourth Avenue, The Jockey Club, and more. Oh! And don’t forget dessert: Austin’s at The Market, Paula Vega Cakes, and Nomada Bakery to name a few.

Stocking Stuffers

Nothing says stocking stuffer more than a little gift from our local shops. Sticker lover? The Red Caboose has you covered with cute, trendy stickers to celebrate your hometown or commemorate your visit to Huntington. Full Circle Gifts & Goods offers stationary, greeting cards, pins, crafting kits, jewelry, and so much more.

Not Sure?

Not sure what you’re looking for? Visit areas like Downtown Huntington, Pullman Square, 14th Street West, and Barboursville’s Central Avenue to get some ideas. Gift cards from local restaurants and shops are the perfect gift for those hard to buy for friends and relatives. And if you need to hit the big-box stores, head to the Huntington Mall and Target Plaza.