The Guyandotte River joins the Ohio River in Huntington, about 5 miles east of its downtown. It lies in the westernmost and lowest altitude area of West Virginia, and has a temperate four seasons, summers and snowy winters. Huntington is warmed by westerly winds from the Midwest, and made humid by the Ohio River, but avoids the bitter cold and high winds of the interior of West Virginia. The city's primary public recreation center is Ritter Park.
The park area encompasses a walking and cycling path, tennis courts, an outdoor amphitheater, a multi-terraced rose garden, and a stone-tiered reflecting pond. Four Pole Creek, runs the entire length of Ritter Park and the creek is crossed by numerous wooden and stone footbridges. So, if you are planning on visiting this city, check out Beach-hotels.biz in Huntington for discount rates and special deals.