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15 Best Things To Do in Morgantown, West Virginia

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About Morgantown


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.

Current Conditions

Weather in January


1.4" of rainfall
36.2 ยฐ average temp
9.7" 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


Fill your day with these top-rated tours in Morgantown.



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

BlissBlissBliss

Based on 7 Reviews
Xscape! Live Escape Room

Xscape! Live Escape Room

Based on 6 Reviews
Hazelbakers Recreational Services

Hazelbakers Recreational Services

Based on 5 Reviews


Museums in Morgantown


Appalachian Gallery

Appalachian Gallery

Based on 2 Reviews
Monongalia Arts Center

Monongalia Arts Center

Based on 2 Reviews
Sugar and Spice

Sugar and Spice

Based on 2 Reviews


Restaurants in Morgantown


La Tapatia Market and Tacos

La Tapatia Market and Tacos

Based on 50 Reviews
Quantum Bean Coffee

Quantum Bean Coffee

Based on 14 Reviews
Mountaineer Country Ice Cream

Mountaineer Country Ice Cream

Based on 12 Reviews


Nightlife in Morgantown


Mundy's Place

Mundy's Place

Based on 8 Reviews
Lobby Bar

Lobby Bar

Based on 4 Reviews
Pies & Pints

Pies & Pints

Based on 262 Reviews


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Based on 5 Reviews
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Based on 4 Reviews
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Based on 3 Reviews

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