Morgantown

Travel Guide

Morgantown
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Thrilling football games, energetic nightlife and scenic parks are set against an Appalachian backdrop in one of West Virginia’s favourite small cities.

Morgantown combines small-town hospitality with a big-city pace. Nestled between the Monongahela River and the West Virginian range of the Appalachian Mountains, Morgantown has inner-city livability and diverse scenic landscapes.

The town of 31,000 is home to West Virginia University, with more than 22,000 undergraduates. From September to May, students create a lively downtown nightlife, complete with live music and exciting college basketball and football games. Follow the crowd to Mountaineer Field to cheer on the West Virginia University Mountaineers in a thrilling football game.

The university is served by an individualized public transportation system, especially handy for West Virginia’s snowy winters. Students travel free and visitors pay a small fee. Programme your own trip on the system for a convenient and inexpensive rail tour of the city. In warmer months, explore Morgantown’s walking and recreational trails. Take the Caperton Trail and meander along the Monongahela riverfront past the university to historic Downtown Morgantown.

Explore West Virginia’s natural beauty at the Core Arboretum, a vast forest containing an interesting selection of planted specimen trees. Hike up Dorsey Knob on the southern edge of Morgantown to see panoramic views of the city, its surrounding rolling hills and the Appalachian Mountains. Test your skill at the Mountaineer Golf and Country Club, open from March through December. Morgantown’s climate is relatively mild, with dry winter days generally above freezing, and hot and humid summers.

Join in the lively nightlife when school is in session to live it up with local students or visit in the summer to experience the city’s more quiet time. Reach Morgantown by air from Morgantown Municipal Airport, located 3 miles (5 kilometres) northeast of Downtown. The city is on several major interstate roadways. Mountain Line Transit Authority bus service connects Morgantown to Pittsburgh International Airport and Clarksburg, Maryland.

Morgantown has been voted one of the best U.S. small cities of 2013 by several publications. Make a visit to experience its finest cultural and natural features.

Where to stay in Morgantown

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Woodburn

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woodburn and surrounding area, you can visit Morgantown Farmers Market and Mountaineer Field.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgantown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgantown

3 out of 5
5000 Gateway Dr, Morgantown, WV
The price is €96 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€96
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Morgantown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgantown
Hotel Morgan a Wyndham Hotel

Hotel Morgan a Wyndham Hotel

3.5 out of 5
127 High Street, Morgantown, WV
The price is €105 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€105
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Morgantown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hotel Morgan a Wyndham Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Morgantown - University Area

Quality Inn & Suites Morgantown - University Area

2.5 out of 5
366 Boyers Ave, Morgantown, WV
The price is €72 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€72
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morgantown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Quality Inn & Suites Morgantown - University Area
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The Hobbit House | 1BR,1BA, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly

The Hobbit House | 1BR,1BA, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly

Farmington
Stay at this cabin in Farmington. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fort Necessity National Battlefield and The ...
The Hobbit House | 1BR,1BA, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly
Abrams Creek Center

Abrams Creek Center

2 out of 5
166 Abrams Creek Dr., Elk Garden, WV
Stay at this cabin in Elk Garden. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a picnic area. Popular attraction Wolf Den Run State Park is located nearby.
Abrams Creek Center
Charming, quiet cabin with NEW private hot tub!

Charming, quiet cabin with NEW private hot tub!

Confluence
Stay at this cabin in Confluence. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attraction Youghiogheny River Lake is located nearby.
Charming, quiet cabin with NEW private hot tub!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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