Morgantown - Almost Heaven - West Virginia (2024)

Throughout Morgantown, you’ll find upscale dining rooms along with neighborhood bistros, family-owned eateries, spirited pubs and tastes from around the world.TheBlue Moose Caféis a casual café where you can find fresh roasted coffee and tasty eats.Iron Horse Tavernis a local favorite. Their menu offers smoked BBQ chicken, burgers topped with poblano peppers and hickory smoked bacon and pulled pork nachos. You’ll also find craft beers to quench your thirst.Since 2007, Sargasso has been serving cutting-edge cuisine with authentic hospitality.They pride themselves on being able to offer dishes from afar that you’re not able to find anywhere else. For your wine fix, stop byForks of Cheat Winery, a family owned winery offering tours and tastings.

Often referred to as West Virginia’s most beautiful playhouse, theMetropolitan Theatreis a center for drama productions, dance recitals and other activities.The WVU Coliseumis a 14,000-seat arena that is the home of theWVU’s basketball team and features a statue of iconic basketball player Jerry West. Catch a ballgame at the Monongalia County Ballpark. TheWest Virginia Black Bearsare an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.For some original live music, head to123 Pleasant St.Morgantown’s premier rock venue hosts a diverse selection of bands, from local to national acts.

Up for a shopping spree? Morgantown has it all. Visit theMorgantown Malland find a variety of the core brand name stores. To shake things up on your shopping list, try stopping by theSeneca Center. This shopping center is packed with specialty shops that offer everything from luxurious bath and body products to high quality quilting fabrics. For the ladies, Latch Boutique sells an array of designer fashion pieces and outfits for all occasions.Hoot and Howl is a great stop to shop for plants, unique pop-up greeting cards, art planters and so much more. Let out your inner outdoor enthusiasm at Pathfinderwith a large selection of bikes, ski and hiking equipment and apparel.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there’s no shortage of adventure!Coopers Rock State Forestprovides beautiful hiking trails and overlooks.Dorsey’s Knob, one of the highest points in Monongalia County, offers panoramic views. Take a bike ride along theCaperton and Deckers Creek rail trailsor a hike along theCore Arboretum, which is home to hundreds of native trees and plants. You can even fly through the trees onWVU’s Outdoor Education Center’szipline canopy tour.

Morgantown was first settled in 1772 by Zackquill Morgan and the Virginia Assembly chartered the territory in 1785.West Virginia Universitywas founded as a public, land-grant institution in 1867, just four years after West Virginia became a state. Woodburn Hall is the centerpiece of the university and one of the oldest buildings on campus.

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