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15 Best Things To Do in Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown is a city in the U.S. state of West Virginia and is the county seat of Monongalia County. It is located along the banks of the Monongahela River. The city was founded in 1772 by Zackquill Morgan. Morgantown is home to West Virginia University, the state's largest public university. The city has a total population of 30,284, and the metropolitan area has a population of 138,176. Morgantown is located in north-central West Virginia, at the confluence of the Monongahela and Cheat Rivers. The city is situated in a valley with three major hills: Haystack Mountain to the east, Sabraton Hill to the south, and Suncrest to the west. Downtown Morgantown is located on a flat plain between these hills. The Tygart Valley River, a tributary of the Monongahela, runs through the city.

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Weather in May


1.2" of rainfall
57.8 ° average temp
10.4" of snow

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Morgantown Weather by Month


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Places to Stay in Morgantown


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Best Tours in Morgantown


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Best Things to do in Morgantown, WV


These are the best things to do in the greater Morgantown area listed by outdoor activities, arts and museums, restaurants and nightlife.


Outdoor Activities in Morgantown


BlissBlissBliss
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BlissBlissBliss

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Xscape! Live Escape Room
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Xscape! Live Escape Room

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Hazelbakers Recreational Services
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Hazelbakers Recreational Services

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Museums in Morgantown


Appalachian Gallery
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Appalachian Gallery

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Monongalia Arts Center
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Monongalia Arts Center

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Sugar and Spice
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Sugar and Spice

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Restaurants in Morgantown


La Tapatia Market and Tacos
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La Tapatia Market and Tacos

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Quantum Bean Coffee
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Quantum Bean Coffee

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Mountaineer Country Ice Cream
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Mountaineer Country Ice Cream

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Nightlife in Morgantown


Mundy's Place
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Mundy's Place

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Lobby Bar
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Lobby Bar

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Pies & Pints
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Pies & Pints

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Hazelbakers Recreational Services
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Metro Limousine Service
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Country Side Inn
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