Welcome to Morgantown, WV

Welcome to the heart of Mountaineer Country! Morgantown, West Virginia is the perfect mix of college spirit and small-town traditions. Each restaurant, diner, and family has its own version of the treasured pepperoni roll, and everyone has attended a West Virginia University football game.

Located at the intersection of Interstate 79 and Interstate 68, Morgantown is the perfect weekend-trip destination. Take a tour through local wineries and craft beer pubs, or fly into Morgantown Municipal Airport for quick access to shopping in Downtown Morgantown. Grab a paddle and float down the Monongahela River as it cuts through town, or stick to the shore as you bike along the Rail Trail. As the home of West Virginia University (WVU), Morgantown is the home of thousands of students ten months out of the year. As a research university, WVU offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degrees, as well as leading programs in law and medicine. West Virginia University is also home of the Mountaineers and Mountaineer football, a team that dominates the field, causing the iconic "Let's Go! Mountaineers" chant to echo through the town on game day. Life is always moving in Morgantown, with live events, marathons, festivals, and more happening throughout the year. Local love for the arts has grown into artisan markets, high-production theatre performances, social art projects, and city beautification through painted murals and sculpture. Many residents wonder how they will leave their mark on Morgantown, without even realizing the mark that it will leave on them. Morgantown, WV became recognized as a "Certified Arts Community" by the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History in December 2020.