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When I think of West Virginia, I think of it being more in the Columbus orbit. When I think of Cincinnati, I think of them being more aligned with Kentucky.
Which city is more important to and more connected to Huntington? Cincinnati or Columbus? I'm talking about places people migrate to, for jobs and for commerce. Which city do you think Huntingtonians have a greater affinity for?
In all honesty, I’d say it’s pretty even as both are just about 2 1/2 hours away. People go to Columbus more for shopping and the zoo there is better than the one in Cincinnati. They also have a nice science center there in COSI. Pullman Square here in Huntington is actually run by a group out of Columbus so there’s a direct connection there. If people move for a job to one or the other, I’ve heard of people going to Columbus more. They also travel out of the Columbus airport more often.
Because of the sports teams and Kings Island, there’s a pretty close connection to Cincinnati too. In addition, being an Ohio river town as well has also probably linked Huntington and Cincy more historically. That probably also creates a lot of economic connections as goods travel along the River between the two. There are also the riverboat cruises that come from Cincinnati that frequently stop in Huntington. People from here also frequent the aquarium in Covington, KY just across the River from Cincy.
Without any hard numbers and just from my personal knowledge and experience, I’d say it’s pretty even.
In all honesty, I’d say it’s pretty even as both are just about 2 1/2 hours away. People go to Columbus more for shopping and the zoo there is better than the one in Cincinnati. They also have a nice science center there in COSI. Pullman Square here in Huntington is actually run by a group out of Columbus so there’s a direct connection there. If people move for a job to one or the other, I’ve heard of people going to Columbus more. They also travel out of the Columbus airport more often.
Because of the sports teams and Kings Island, there’s a pretty close connection to Cincinnati too. In addition, being an Ohio river town as well has also probably linked Huntington and Cincy more historically. That probably also creates a lot of economic connections as goods travel along the River between the two. There are also the riverboat cruises that come from Cincinnati that frequently stop in Huntington. People from here also frequent the aquarium in Covington, KY just across the River from Cincy.
Without any hard numbers and just from my personal knowledge and experience, I’d say it’s pretty even.
So it sounds like what you're saying is for everyday matters other than sports, it sounds like Columbus. But sports is a big factor and that's why Cincinnati is about equal.
Having lived down there briefly, I knew nobody with West Virginia roots. Everything is Kentucky over there when it comes to Appalachian people, which is understandable since they are next door neighbors. Here in Columbus somebody having West Virginia roots is also very common, but Kentucky as well. More West Virginia than Kentucky.
So it sounds like what you're saying is for everyday matters other than sports, it sounds like Columbus. But sports is a big factor and that's why Cincinnati is about equal.
Hey everyone, new account here, but a former longtime poster that lost my account over the years due to inactivity. I'll definitely agree with tbailey, Cinci and Columbus are pretty much split up amongst the greater Huntington metro residents. Folks in Wayne/Ashland area likely utilize Cinci more often, and those in Barboursville, Milton and Hurricane seem to use Columbus. Putnam/Teays Valley area tend to migrate more between TV and Columbus due to the completion of Route 35 and it's easy access. Also, clearly folks in Jackson County and Wood County have very quick and easy access to Columbus via Route 33.
We choose to fly out of Columbus because it has more destinations and is usually cheaper than flying out of Charleston or Huntington.
So it sounds like what you're saying is for everyday matters other than sports, it sounds like Columbus. But sports is a big factor and that's why Cincinnati is about equal.
Having lived down there briefly, I knew nobody with West Virginia roots. Everything is Kentucky over there when it comes to Appalachian people, which is understandable since they are next door neighbors. Here in Columbus somebody having West Virginia roots is also very common, but Kentucky as well. More West Virginia than Kentucky.
Sports and Kings Island.
Also, historically, Marshall and Miami of Ohio, which is in Greater Cincinnati, were longtime conference rivals in the Mid-American Conference.
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