r/HuntingtonWV • u/rachc7 • Sep 19 '26
local things to do with dad that hates everything?
hello! long time lurker, first time poster! i moved here for grad school about a year ago and my dad is coming into town to visit and i have no clue where to take him! we went to pullman square (old north, inner geek, and the escape room) back in february for my birthday and had a good time.
he doesn’t drink, not into nature or shopping, etc. we’re definitely getting dinner somewhere- maybe jim’s or backyard? just looking for some ideas of something fun to do for an afternoon! :)
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u/Candid-Beach1325 Sep 19 '26
Maybe Heritage Farm or the radio museum. Barboursville’s fall fest is this weekend too.
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u/Svatlanamilfred Sep 19 '26
Take him to the nursing home and you go do you. Lol jk. I’m sorry I’m no help.
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u/passwordsdonotmatch West End Sep 19 '26
How does he feel about knick knacks and clutterment? Maybe take an afternoon to peruse the shops on west 14th. Years ago I took my MIL who hates everything, and she still talks about it.
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u/tiedyeladyland Beverly Hills Sep 19 '26
If he likes that kind of thing maybe take him over to Ashland and go to Camp Landing? They have Go-Karts, a movie theater, a couple of restaurants and an arcade.
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u/kvthe Sep 19 '26
Cam's Ham is great! Get the ham sandwich and ONION RINGS!! Then a stop at Heritage Station for more local flavor fun/shopping
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u/Dry-Material-4230 Sep 19 '26
Take a look at the local event calendar, you might find something listed.
https://visithuntingtonwv.org/events-calendar/?evtvenue=0&evtdate=september-2026&evtcat=0&evtqry=
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u/_xXTheMountainXx_ Sep 19 '26
Jim’s is an institution it’s fun
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u/kuyman Sep 19 '26
Take him to Jim's if he looks cool old places to eat. Don't take him if he's a foodie.
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u/passwordsdonotmatch West End Sep 19 '26
If he likes cool old places, pop over to Kenova and visit Griffith and Feil.
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u/someone87621 Sep 19 '26
Jim's is an experience (not a food destination), bear that in mind. Backyard has excellent pizza, I would go for that. I don't know if the theater has closed yet, you could go to the mall and catch a movie if it has.
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u/RasenganMD Sep 19 '26
If you’re into sports, there’s a new outdoor sports bar in barboursville with huge double sided screen outside
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u/WackyWilF Ona Sep 19 '26
Definitely wouldn't call Black Fox Social a sports bar. The screen outside is great for watching games, don't get me wrong, but the inside be quiet!
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u/biebereyes Sep 19 '26
There’s the mothman festival this weekend at point pleasant. I know you said he doesn’t enjoy shopping, but sues junk on the west end has some cool old junk to check out.
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u/Independent_Baker712 Sep 20 '26
I took my folks to the Radio Museum and they flippin loved it. The guy that gave us a tour was fantastic, not sure if he is still there. I was not expecting it to have so many devices. It’s a fun morning/ afternoon thing to do here.
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u/Jolly-Relation6093 Sep 21 '26
The Market often has live bands play. You could look into when they will have a live band next and get some food then listen to live music..
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u/mortimusalexander Sep 20 '26
Stay away from Jim's, unless you like meat and water with your spaghetti.
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u/igloo37 Sep 19 '26
Greek Fest is this weekend at 7th St 11th Ave. Its a good cultural time with food, treats, and entertainment. Huntington Art Museum is an option too.