Looking for a thrill? Grab a paddle and hold on tight through class three or better rapids. Skilled guides offer an invigorating, memorable and safe experience down the river. Self-guided tours are also available.
where to eat
Iron Horse Tavern
Cozy gastropub featuring New American bites, local beers and specialty cocktails in a cozy setting. A great place to start your downtown Morgantown tour.
where to shop
WV Public Theatre
Get your tickets! No, we’re not talking about a movie. Catch a show at the WV Public Theatre, which brings talent near and far to good ole’ Morgantown! Each act is sure to entertain.
where to stay
Microtel Inn and Suites Morgantown
Near the Caperton Trail and conveniently located off Interstate 79 in Morgantown, the Microtel Inn and Suites Morgantown is centrally located for your next adventure. Enjoy a free deluxe continental breakfast before hitting the water!
Throttle Jockeys
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Motorcycle Rides
If you rode into town on a motorcycle, the fun doesn’t have to stop there. Gear down and unwind! Our country roads, clear streams, mountain vistas, and fresh air make a top destination for motorcycling enthusiasts.
Smokin Country’s BBQ Pitt has found its home in Preston County, West Virginia, smoking quality meats to perfection, served with homemade sides. You can try out this restaurant’s signature flavor, or take on their Bonfire Burger Challenge for a little extra spice!
where to shop
Triple S Harley Davidson
Hop on your harley and head on over to Triple S Harley Davidson and shop new gear and fashion for cruisin’ in style. Plus, their local events are fun for both adventure seekers and non-motorcycle owners.
The new Courtyard Marriott near University Town Centre is the best place to fall into bed after a long, fun-filled day. Plus, it’s right off of I-79, which is perfect for hoping on the harley for a cruise!
Cheat Lake, Big Sandy Creek, Big Bear Lake, and Deckers Creek are just a few valleys where you can kayak. Range of experience levels from the couples who want to relax to extreme kayakers.
where to eat
Tropics
Go “Copacabana” at Morgantown’s Tropics Restaurant and Bar! Sip on an umbrella drink, dine unique dishes, and dance to live music. You don’t have to go far to “get away” and put a little groove in your step.
Who says you have to choose between relax or play? You can find spas offering body massages and beauty treatments. Plus, for golfers, some of the most scenic courses are native to the area.
You want a breathtaking mountain view and an award-winning golf course to go with it? Alpine Lake Resort delivers, along with a 150-acre lake where you’ll boat, fish and relax.
Take your love to new heights and zip through more than 300 ft. in the forest at the West Virginia University Adventure WV Canopy Tour–the only school in the U.S. to have one on campus.
Where to eat
Craft Beers and Wood Fired Pizza
Refresh your tastebuds and share a wood-fired pizza with an ice cold beer at one of our local breweries, Morgantown Brewing Company or Mountain State Brewing Co.
Shop at select boutique options on High Street like The River Fair Trade, which offers handmade gifts and accessories and everything from fashion, art, jewelry and more!
Located only one block from West Virginia University’s main campus, the Scholar Hotel combines their passion for education and the communities built around it in the heart of Downtown Morgantown.
Backpackers
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Hiking Cooper’s Rock
Tackle the climb and be rewarded with picturesque views as you hike the trails at Cooper’s Rock State Forest, close to town. From beginners to advanced hikers, there are trails for every couple!
Work up an appetite after exploring the great outdoors and bite into twists on classic favorites at the Preston County Inn, such as their “Bad Hunter” rice bowl or “Chipotle Sugar Steak.”
Calling all history buffs! Travel back in time at the Arthurdale Heritage, Inc.–the nation’s first New Deal homestead subsistence project championed by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt dating back to 1934.
Want a romantic getaway? Rent one of eight fully-stocked cabins, with a hot tub included, at Mountain Creek Cabins! Light a spark and cozy up by the fire with your significant other!
Have a rock-solid relationship? Then rock climbing is for you! The mountains provide bountiful rock formations for all levels. Find numerous spots that will put your skills to the test and reach new summits.
You’re mouth will be watering before the food makes it to your table at Flour & Feed. Their attention to detail on these dishes turn old recipes new again, such as chicken piccata, crab cakes, and grilled ribeye.
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Rail trail
Need a low-budget date idea? Take a walk, test your personal record or ride your bikes on our Rails to Trails extending from Parkersburg to Pittsburgh, and wind back through beautiful areas of West Virginia.
Stay out late and sleep in at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. Overlooking the Monongahela River, the hotel is a great place for two with an in-hotel bar, restaurant and coffee shop.
If you’re an adventurous couple who loves mountain biking, put our trails on your must-do list. Or make it a race, sign up for the annual Hilly Billy Roubaix for a 74-mile bicycle race through the back roads and hills.
Put the “happy” in happy hour at Bartini Prime and get your signature drink from the full-service bar! This upscale yet inviting restaurant in Suncrest Towne Centre sets the perfect scene for date night.
If you’re ideal date is being outdoors and sipping on wine while enjoying a beautiful mountainscape, you don’t have to go all the way to California for that. Head to Forks of Cheat Lake and let minutes turn into hours as you relax to the sounds of nature and sip of wine samples.
where to stay
Holiday Inn – University Area
Relax in the heart of Morgantown at the Holiday Inn on Pineview Drive. Attending a WVU football game? You can walk there! You’re five minutes away from local shopping, dining and WVU campuses.