'''Morgantown''' is in West Virginia and is home to the Mountaineers of West Virginia University. It has been described as the #1 small city in America.

Get in

By Air:

  • Pittsburgh International Airport [http://www.flypittsburgh.com/redirect.jsp] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is located 75 miles north of Morgantown.
  • Mogantown Municipal Airport[http://www.morgantownairport.com/]
  • By Car:

    Morgantown is located directly off of I-68 and I-79.

    Get around

  • '''PRT''' [http://www.arc.wvu.edu/transportation/PRT.html]
  • The PRT provides the primary mode of transportation between Downtown Morgantown, the WVU Downtown Campus, the Evansdale Campus and the Medical Center Complex for students, faculty, and staff of the University and residents of the Morgantown area. Nominal cost to ride across campus. Summer Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.; Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    See

  • '''West Virginia University''', +1 304-293-0111, [http://www.wvu.edu/]. A major research university offering 171 majors. With the FBI, WVU developed the world's first bachelor's degree in forensic identification. Students are full of "Mountaineer pride" and are often to be found cheering energetically at football games.
  • '''Core Arboretum''', Monongahela Boulevard, +1 304-293-5201, [http://www.as.wvu.edu/biology/facility/arboretum.html]. Daily, dawn to dusk. 91 acres of forest with 3.5 miles of trails and 3 acres of lawns planted with specimen trees.
  • '''Dorsey's Knob''' [http://www.dorseysknob.org/] An excellent view of the Rolling Hills of West Virginia at no cost.
  • Museums

  • '''Comer Museum''', Patterson Drive and Baldwin Street, +1 304-293-4211, [http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/eando/mining/comer-museum.php]. Open by appointment. Dedicated to preserving the social, cultural, and technological history of the coal, oil and natural gas industries. The museum houses miners' lamps, bird cages, fossils, gas testing equipment, blasting tins and caps, works of art, working models of oil derricks and coal mining equipment, and archival materials.
  • '''Cook-Hayman Pharmacy Museum''', 1132 Health Sciences North, +1 304-293-5101, [http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/sop/Museum/history.html]. Built to resemble a 19th-century drugstore, the museum includes texts, medicines, furnishings, apothecary jars, mills, bottles, scales and other devices used by pharmacists over the past 100 years. Free.
  • '''Morgantown Glass Museum''', 1628 Mileground Road, +1 304-291-2957. 2PM-5PM W-F, 12PM-5PM Sa. Displays thousands of glass pieces from the late 19th century to around 1980, made in factories that once existed around Morgantown. Free. NOTE: As of 12/15/2007, this phone number has been disconnected. The alternate phone number given on the museum's Web site goes to a private individual's cell phone who is not affiliated with the museum.
  • '''Riverfront Museums, Inc.''', 709 Beechurst Avenue, +1 304-296-3933, [http://www2.cemr.wvu.edu/~venable/rmi/]. Established as a way to preserve the history of Monongalia County, the Riverfront Museums currently have one display room devoted to the glass and crystal heritage of the area; more galleries are planned as resources permit. A glassworking studio is under construction. The RMI museum in Seneca Center opened in 2000 and closed in January 2005.[http://www.wallace-venable.name/] NOTE: As of 12/15/2007, this phone number does not appear to be functional.
  • '''Scott's Run Museum''', exit 155 from I-79, Osage, +1 304-599-1931. 1PM-4PM Sa, 1PM-5PM Su. Celebrating and preserving the history of coal and the coal boom area in Morgantown. Free. NOTE: As of 12/15/2007, this phone number has been disconnected.
  • Do

    Movie Theaters

  • '''Warner Theater''', 147 High Street, Near intersection of High Street and Moreland Street, Telephone: 304-291-3939, [http://www.thewarnertheatre.com/history.cfm].
  • '''Carmike Morgantown Mall 12''', Address: 9540 Mall Road, Telephone: 304-983-6868
  • '''Hollywood Movie Theater''', 1001 Mountaineer Drive, Granville, Telephone: 304-598-3456, [http://www.fandango.com/hollywoodtheatersstadium12_aatts/theaterpage?wssac=58&wssaffid=11487].
  • Arts & Entertainment

  • '''West Virginia University's Creative Arts Center''' [http://www.ccarts.wvu.edu/]. Is home to the College of Creative Arts. Our College is comprised of the Divisions of Art, Music, and Theatre and Dance, three professionally accredited and nationally recognized programs in the Arts. An exhibition by current graduate students in the WVU Division of Art's Bachelor of Fine Arts program will be available June 2nd and 3rd. Gallery hours are Friday, 12 Noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. All exhibitions, lectures, and receptions are free and open to the public.
  • '''West Virginia Public Theater''', 2 Waterfront Pl., 304-291-4122, [http://www.wvpublictheatre.org/]. The Best of Broadway!
  • '''Metropolitan Theater''', 369 High Street, (304) 291-4884, [http://www.mettheatre.org/index.php?cid=0]. Performances of all kinds, including concerts, movies, shows, comedy, etc.
  • Outdoors

  • '''Boparc''' [http://boparc.org/]Recreational activities. Includes parks, swimming, summer camps, trips, and other special events.
  • '''Adventures on Magic River''' [http://www.magicriverwv.com/]Guided historical kayak tours
  • '''Cooper's Rock State Forest''' [http://www.coopersrockstateforest.com/] A West Virginia State Forest Managed cooperatively by WV State Parks and the WV Division of Forestry. Just outside Morgantown on the border of Monongalia and Preston counties.
  • '''Dorsey's Knob''' [http://www.dorseysknob.org/] An excellent view of the Rolling Hills of West Virginia at no cost.
  • '''Mon River/Decker's Creek/Caperton Trail''', 48 miles of trail for biking, walking, jogging, etc. Converted from the former B&O Railroad. [http://www.montrails.org/]
  • Buy

  • '''Appalachian Gallery''', 44 High Street, +1 304-296-0163, [http://www.wvcraft.com/]. Handcrafted works by artists and artisans in West Virginia and neighboring regions, including baskets, books, fabric art, folk toys, framed art, glass, jewellery, metal works, mosaics, music, pottery, thumb pianos, wildlife portraits and wooden items.
  • Glass

    The Morgantown area has been home to over 30 glass factories over the past 100 years, including Seneca Glass, Monongahela Valley Cut Glass, Mississippi Glass, Pressed Prism Glass, Beaumont Glass, and others. Currently there are only two glass factories left in the area:

  • '''Davis-Lynch Glass''', Boyers Avenue, +1 304-599-2244. Most of their output is sold to lamp distributors, but some is offered for sale to the public at the L & G Lamp Shop.
  • '''Gentile Glass''', 425 Industrial Avenue, Star City, +1 304-599-2750. Glassworking hours 8AM-3PM M-F, shop hours 8AM-4PM M-F and 8AM-12PM Sa. The only place in the Morgantown area where you can watch glass being worked.
  • '''Seneca Center''', 709 Beechurst Avenue. Offers a collection of vintage Morgantown Glass, among other things. [http://www.senecacenter.com/]
  • Malls

  • '''Morgantown Mall''', 9500 Mall Road, +1 304-983-6255, [http://www.morgantownmall.com/]. 10AM-9PM M-Sa, 12PM-6PM Su. Over 80 shops and restaurants.
  • '''Mountaineer Mall''', 5000 Greenbag Road, +1 304-296-0096, [http://www.shopatmountaineer.com/]. 10AM-9PM M-Sa, 12PM-5PM Su. 40 shops and restaurants.
  • '''University Town Center''' at Granville (Located off I-79, Star City Exit):
  • Sally_fs Beauty Supply Maurice_fs Petco TJ Maxx Old Navy Target Giant Eagle Goody's Bed, Bath & Beyond Best Buy Dick_fs Sporting Goods Barnes & Noble Sam's Club Super Wal-Mart Olive Garden Cheddar's Longhorn Steakhouse Chili's CiCi's Pizza Evergreen Buffet

    Eat

  • '''Black Bear Burritos''', 132 Pleasant Street, Burritos of all Ethnic Cuisines, served in a unique Appalachian atmosphere.
  • '''Boston Beanery''', 265 High Street. Daily 11AM?12Mid. Catch the spirit of Old Boston! Salads, entrees, clam chowder and more available.
  • '''Buffalo Wild Wings & Bar''', High Street, 304-292-2999
  • Chicken wings, sandwiches, burgers, salads and appetizers available at reasonable prices.

  • '''Glasshouse Grill[http://www.theglasshousegrille.com/]''', 709 Beechurst Avenue[http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1B2GGGL_enUS175US176&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=oliverio%27s++Morgantown&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&sa=X&oi=local_group&resnum=4&ct=image]; Lunch M-F 11-2, Dinner M-Saturday beginning at 5:00; (304) 296-8460. Fine dining located in the refurbished Seneca glass factory.
  • '''Maxwell's''', 1 Wall Street. F,Sa 11AM-10PM. A Morgantown tradition featuring everything from appetizers to desserts.
  • '''Oliverio's[http://www.oliveriosristorante.com/index.htm]''', 52 Clay Street; Monday-Friday 11am-10pm, Saturday 4pm-10pm, Sunday closed (304) 296-2565. Italian dining along the rail trail[http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1B2GGGL_enUS175US176&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=oliverio%27s++Morgantown&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&sa=X&oi=local_group&resnum=4&ct=image]
  • '''Voyagers''', Morgantown Airport (Hart Field), 110 Hart Field Road[http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1B2GGGL_enUS175US176&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=oliverio%27s++Morgantown&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&sa=X&oi=local_group&resnum=4&ct=image]; 11 am - 8 pm Monday through Thursday, 11 am - 9 pm Friday and Saturday
  • Closed Sunday; 304-291-9078. Mediterranean and American menu, lunch buffet. Quiet atmosphere, ample free parking.

  • '''Yama Japanese Restaurant''', Downtown, 304-291-2456. Authentic Japanese cuisine.
  • Drink

    Because Morgantown is home to a major University, downtown Morgantown nightlife thrives for those in their twenties to early thirties. High Street is the main center for bar activity. Similar student activity can be found adjacent to the main WVU campus in "Sunnyside". Don't expect this to apply to the summer months, however.

  • '''Forks of Cheat Winery''', 2811 Stewartstown Road, +1 877-WV WINES, [http://www.wvwines.com/]. 10AM-5PM M-Sa, 1PM-5PM Su. Offering 29 white, red and fruit wines. Tours and tastings available, weather permitting.
  • '''Mario's Fishbowl[http://www.mariosfishbowl.org/]''', 704 Richwood Ave.[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Mario%27s%20%20Morgantown%20map&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B2GGGL_enUS175US176&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl]; (304) 292-2511. Morgantown's best known bar among students and alums.
  • '''West Virginia Brewing Company''', 1291 University Avenue, +1 304-296-BREW. Brewing 24 beers, ales, stouts, bitters and lagers. Serves good pub food. Try Ned's Pale Ale and the Appalachian Ale.
  • '''West Virginia Distilling Company''', 1425 Saratoga Avenue, Suite C, +1 304-599-0960, [http://www.mountainmoonshine.com]. The first distillery in West Virginia, offering fresh unaged clear corn whiskey ''aka'' Mountain Moonshine, as well as an oak-aged version.
  • Sleep

  • '''Residence Inn-Morgantown'''. Full ammenities directly across from Ruby Memorial Hospital and Milan Puskar Stadium
  • '''Ramada Morgantown''', 20 Scott Ave., ''+1'' 304-296-3431, [http://www.ramadamidatlantic.com/].
  • '''Hotel Morgan''', Historic hotel in downtown Morgantown, directly beside the historic Warner Theatre.[http://www.clarionhotelmorgan.com/]
  • '''Waterfront Place Hotel''', overlooking the Monongahela River in the newly restored Wharf District. [http://www.waterfrontplacehotel.com/]
  • Get out

  • Prickett's Fort State Park [http://www.prickettsfortstatepark.com/]State park located in Fairmont, WV. 15 miles south of Morgantown on I-79.