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MORGANTOWN, WV
Morgantown, WV is full of memories waiting to be made! Trace the shore of the Monongahela River by kayak, bike, or walking thanks to the Rail Trail that cuts through the Morgantown. Explore the historic downtown campus of West Virginia University and pick up a souvenir from a locally-owned boutique. Find luxury at the spa and adventure at the arboretum. Shout from the bleachers and give grand applause to a live performance.
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158 Results“All Around Town” Mosaic
This mosaic was created by Morgantown artist, Debora Palmer in 2016 with the help of local children from the Morgantown Board of Parks and Recreation (BOPARC). It showcases several downtown Morgantown scenes. It is located along with the Caperton Trail restroom building, in between the amphitheater in Hazel Ruby McQuain Park and the roundabout before […]“Singing Tree of Diversity” Mosaic
The “Singing Tree of Diversity” is a mosaic piece done by Morgantown artist, Debora Palmer in 2012. She led this project, along with the “All Around Town” project with the Board of Parks and Recreation (BOPARC) campers and community partners. It was a collaborative effort of more than 300 participants, including WVU Hospitals. This mosaic […]
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Morgantown, West Virginia’s original live music and performance venue. Hosting national, regional, and local talent of ALL genres since 1998. Watch live-streamed performances and find updates and information on our Facebook page.A Father’s Love JFK Memorial
This piece was done by artist Chris Kroll in 2007. It is a John F. Kennedy Memorial and homage to fatherhood and includes a bronze statue depicting John F. Kennedy Jr. saluting his father’s casket in 1963, and a base relief of President Kennedy. The statue recognizes Senator Kennedy’s announcement of his intention to run […]
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This bronze sculpture and stone monument honor Star City residents who served in the military. The memorial is located at the JFK Memorial Park in Star City. Located at the Star City riverfront, this memorial is a tribute to Star City residents who served in the military. The memorial consists of two pieces: a bronze […]All Hands on Deck Mural
The Friends of Deckers Creek mural showcases the beauty of Deckers Creek, a tributary of the Monongahela River, and the efforts of local conservationists to protect this natural resource. The mural was designed by artist and former biologist Michael McDevitt and about 70 volunteers helped it become a reality. The mural is 12 feet by […]Appalachian Gallery
Discover Morgantown’s Most Beautiful Store — two floors filled with a wide variety of fine crafts, including hand-blown glass, pottery, woodcrafts, jewelry, fiber crafts, ornaments, books, cards & soaps, as well as original art & prints– all by West Virginia artists & artisans. Also home of the area’s finest professional, full-service custom framing, examples of […]Art Museum of West Virginia University
The Art Museum provides a welcoming and stimulating educational environment for diverse audiences to experience the transformative power of visual art. By exploring the varied artistic traditions of different cultures, past and present, visitors gain a better understanding of themselves, their communities, and their world. Programs that support this mission include exhibitions organized from the […]Artistry House
Artistry House LLC opened in August of 2014 with the goal of providing quality technique while maintaining a positive and nurturing environment for our students. We are thankful for our successes and determined to maintain a dance community that cares for our dancers like family, while still maintaining a professional environment. Each of our faculty […]Arts Monongahela
Represents the premier venue for supporting visual, literary and performing art forms. Visual exhibits change on a six-week basis.BARRACKVILLE COVERED BRIDGE
Brian M. Powell, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Built in 1853, the structure is a modified arched Burr truss, with siding added twenty years after the bridge’s construction and spans Buffalo Creek near Barrackville, West Virginia. Located at the intersection of Pike St. and Buffalo Rd.
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We are a small woodworking business specializing in telling stories with locally reclaimed wood.
Camp Muffly Park
Since the 1920s, Camp Muffly has been the center of Monongalia County’s 4-H camp programs. It is located southeast of Morgantown, off of I-68, along 4-H Camp Road. Camp Muffly has summer 4-H Camps for local clubs, but for the public, there are pavilion rentals, pool rentals, a historic log cabin, and a dining facility.Caperton Trail
This trail offers six miles of paved surface, perfect for rollerblading, walking and biking. Located within the Star City and Morgantown city limits, this trail runs through the Edith Barill Park, the WVU Core Arboretum and the Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park. The Caperton Trail is an urban trail with easy access to neighboring restaurants and […]
Learn MoreChampion Training Academy (CTA) Highflyers
Welcome to Champion Training Academy! CTA has one of the most diverse fitness programs in the area with fitness classes for both adults and children. The best part is the first time you take any traditional fitness class, it’s free! This includes cycling, total body, PopPilates, and more! Soar into heights unlike anywhere else in […]Charles C. Wise Library
Manuscripts, photographs, books, oral histories and maps to aid those investigating West Virginia and the central Appalachian region. Located on WVU’s Downtown Campus in Wise Library. libraries.wvu.edu/wvcollectionCheat Lake
1,800-acre lake provides ideal conditions for crappie, channel and yellow perch, bass, walleye, catfish and panfish. Try the tailwater fishing pier for walleye and sauger at dark when they begin feeding. Located about 25 minutes from Morgantown. (Take U.S. Rt. 119 from Morgantown to Point Marion, PA, turn right after crossing the Cheat River and […]Cheat Lake Park and Trail
A 4.5-mile trail featuring a 12-footwide, handicapped accessible pavement that follows the Lake Lynn shoreline along an abandoned railroad right-of-way. A nature viewing area is located at the southern tip and a fishing platform near the station is at the northern tip. Children’s playground on Cheat Lake situated next to the 4.5-mile rail-trail. Picnic areas, […]Cobun Creek
Located at White Park, this waterfall is hit or miss based on the level of rain that week, but still worth it as you can walk around and explore the park still! In order to find the waterfall, you’ll need to use their designated parking area and cross the street to the other set of […]Coca Cola Mural
This mural was created by artist, John D. “Jack” Courtney in 1953 and restored in 2015. The artist was a local Coca-Cola employee at that time, and this piece represents the unique advertising history of the international brand and history of the downtown community.Cook Hayman Pharmacy Museum
Created to preserve the fast-disappearing implements and elements of pharmacy practice that had been in existence since West Virginia became a state in 1863, the Cook-Hayman Pharmacy Museum at the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy houses a unique collection of 18th and 19th century pharmacy memorabilia. Core Arboretum
The WVU Core Arboretum is an outdoor facility for education, research, and recreation. They welcome visitors every day, from dawn to dusk. The WVU Core Arboretum is located on a 91-acre tract of hillside and bottomland near the WVU Coliseum, between Monongahela Boulevard and the Monongahela River. The Arboretum has 3 miles of foot trails, […]
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Cryptid Mountain Miniature Golf houses a state-of-the-art, immersive, indoor, 13-hole miniature golf course. The course incorporates the elements of “cosmic” mini golf, including blacklight and state-of-the-art video and audio systems. The facility is ADA compliant in an effort to serve anyone who wants to visit. The course highlights the rich folklore and storytelling of Appalachia […]Contact us to add or update a business listing.
