75+ Things to do in Morgantown, WV
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ARTS ( TO TOP )
- Check out the performance schedule for the historic Met Theatre.*
- Paint your own pottery at the WOW! Factory.*
- Stroll through the current art exhibit at the Mesaros Galleries at the WVU Creative Arts Center.
- Discover Arts Walk, with handmade works of art on display in downtown Morgantown.
- Get a taste of Broadway with the WV Public Theatre.
- Create a custom piece of pottery at Zenclay.
- Check out the featured artist at the MAC Benedum Gallery.
- Get your ticket to concerts, comedians and touring Broadway shows from the WVU Art Series.
- Enjoy a local performance by Morgantown’s Community Theater.
- Enjoy music all summer long at the Ruby Summer Concert Series.
- Celebrate America in Morgantown with music, a parade, contests and ending with a fabulous fireworks display over the Monongahela River.
- Tour the Art Museum of WVU, 5,400 sq. ft. of exhibition space housing 3,000 pieces, including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramic and folk art.
- Listen to the sweet sounds of jazz while sipping on delicious West Virginia wine at the Wine and Jazz Festival.
- Check out the local music scene at 123 Pleasant Street.
- View all the public art Morgantown has to offer with the Public Art Passport.
FOOD & DRINKS ( TO TOP )
- Enjoy extraordinary menus alfresco along the Mon River and Rail-Trail.
- Enjoy a wine tasting and tour at Forks-of-Cheat Winery.
- Try cool brews at one of our local brew pubs for a taste of local ales.
- Be seen at the historic hot spot, Mario’s Fishbowl…from the frosty fishbowls of beer to the delicious sandwiches and award-winning chicken wings.
- Sample craft beers and food in Downtown Morgantown at Hops on the Mon each Fall!
- Try the state delicacy, the pepperoni roll, at one of these popular locations (voted by locals!).
- Stop in at the Blue Moose Cafe and see why it’s been a local landmark for over 20 years.*
- Get a taste of Hawaii at Tropics.*
- Enjoy modern twists on beloved classics at Von Blaze.*
HISTORY ( TO TOP )
- Remember Pearl Harbor at the USS WV Mast and memorial, Oglebay Plaza, WVU.
- Discover the story behind the “Whiskey Stone” at the 1775 Forks-of-Cheat Baptist Church Cemetery.
- See a great example of grist and roller equipment at the restored 1864 Easton Roller Mill Museum.
- Discover tools, medicines, and furnishings of a typical 19th-century drugstore at the Cook-Hayman Pharmacy Museum at the WVU School of Pharmacy.
- Drive across Dent’s Run Covered Bridge (c. 1889) in Morgantown.
- Walk the Rail-Trail and stop by the JFK Memorial.
KID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES ( TO TOP )
- Go ice skating at Morgantown Ice Arena, White Park.
- Try cosmic bowling at Suburban Lanes.
- Bring the little ones to Kids’ Day in downtown Morgantown and the Wharf District in July.
- Take the kids to Spark! Imagination and Science Center at the Mountaineer Mall.*
- Watch the star show at the WVU Tomchin Planetarium & Observatory.*
- Schedule WVU facilities and campus tours with the WVU Visitors Resource Center.
- Browse the valuable, insightful WV Collection at the West Virginia University Library.
- Cool off in a public pool.
- Don’t miss the chance to participate in one of WVU’s Alumni Traditions.
- Make plans to be in downtown Morgantown for the WVU homecoming parade.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES ( TO TOP )
- Hike Coopers Rock State Forest Tyrone Trail Loop to see Virgin Hemlock.
- Explore 91-acres of the WVU Core Arboretum with 45 flower species and 70 bird species.
- Take the self-guided Audio Walking Tour in downtown Morgantown.
- Rent a bike to take on the Rail-Trail.
- Climb the 30-foot boulders in Rock City at Coopers Rock.
- Take a zip line canopy tour at the WVU Research Forest!
- Climb Sky Rock at Dorsey’s Knob for a 360-degree panoramic view of the area – and play a round of disc golf.
- Take a tour of the WVU Animal Science Farm.
- Rent a boat, kayak or jet ski for a day on Cheat Lake at Sunset Beach Marina.
- Hike to the Coopers Rock overlook, a 1,200-foot drop to the mile-wide gorge below.
- Walk through nature and enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens along trails that weave from bright meadows into cool, shaded woodlands at the West Virginia Botanic Garden.
- Pitch your tent at Sands Springs Campground, just minutes from Coopers Rock.
- Fish the bass, walleye and catfish in the backwaters of Cheat Lake from the Rail-Trail.
- Enjoy the ancient sport of Irish Road Bowling at Coopers Rock in May.
RECREATION ( TO TOP )
- Ride on the Personal Rapid Transit system (PRT).
- Tee up at one of three 18-hole golf courses.
- Or make it mini at Cryptid Mountain Miniature Golf* and Morgantown Miniature Golf.*
- Take your furry best friend to Stanley’s Spot Dog Park.
- Check out the activities and events at Mylan Park, Mountaineer Country’s recreational crown jewel.*
- Skateboard at Marilla Skate Park.
- Take in a movie! There are 27 commercial screens in Morgantown!
- Blow off some steam and get in touch with your inner lumberjack at Mountain Man Axe Throwing.*
- Test your puzzle-solving skills at the Morgantown Escape Room.*
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SHOPPING ( TO TOP )
- Go antique-ing!
- Shop ‘til you drop at University Town Centre, Suncrest Towne Centre and the Morgantown Mall.
- Visit the specialty shops at Seneca Center, a restored glass factory.
- Join Allegheny Treenware “spooners” in their wood shop.*
- Stroll through the Old Stone House for unique gifts.
- Buy fresh, local produce at the Farmers Market.
- Buy a West Virginia University souvenir at a campus store, Mountaineer Zone, Mountaineer Nation or The Book Exchange.
- Create one-of-a-kind jewelry at the Silver Pennies Jewelry Design Co.
- Find a unique collection of curated artisan items at Hoot and Howl.*
SPORTS ( TO TOP )
- Tailgate at Milan Puskar Stadium during the WVU Mountaineer Football season.
- Grab a seat at the Kendrick Family Ballpark at the Monongalia County Sports Complex and watch America’s favorite pastime with the WV Black Bears, a minor league baseball team in the New York Penn League and an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.*
- Take your photo with the life-sized, bronze statues of basketball greats Jerry West and “Hot Rod” Hundley, at Hope Coliseum.
- Watch dozens of sports tournaments from little league baseball to Olympic Diving Trials at Mylan Park.
20+ Free (or Cheap) Things
to do in Morgantown
A guide to the best free attractions and activities.
Whether you have one day or a whole weekend, this list of the best things to do will help you create the ultimate itinerary for your time in Morgantown.
- Climb Sky Rock at Dorsey’s Knob for a 360-degree panoramic view of the area
- Download the Public Art Passport and take a tour around Greater Morgantown where you’ll see the life-sized, bronze statue of the most famous athlete to ever wear the Gold and Blue, Jerry West, at Hope Coliseum. You can also walk the Rail-Trail in Star City and stop by the JFK Memorial.
- Hike or Bike the Mon River and Deckers Creek Rail-Trails – Download Map
- See the star show at the WVU Tomchin Planetarium & Observatory
- Stroll through the current art exhibit at the Mesaros Galleries at the WVU Creative Arts Center
- Enjoy a wine tasting and tour at Forks-of-Cheat Winery
- Explore the WVU Core Arboretum
- Visit the specialty shops at Seneca Center, a restored glass factory.
- Remember Pearl Harbor at the USS WV Mast and Memorial, Oglebay Plaza, WVU
- Walk the West Virginia Botanic Garden, inspirational landscapes and displays of a rich variety of ornamental plants appropriate to the region
- Join Allegheny Treenware “spooners” in their wood shop
- Discover the story behind the “Whiskey Stone” at the 1775 Forks-of-Cheat Baptist Church Cemetery
- Check out the featured artist in Benedum and Davis Galleries
- Paddle the Monongahela River – Download Map
- Take the kids to Tugboat Depot playground
- Browse the valuable, insightful WV Collection at the West Virginia University Library
- Schedule WVU facilities and campus tours with the WVU Visitors Resource Center
- Hike to the Coopers Rock overlook, a 1,200’ drop to the mile-wide gorge below
- Visit the historic Dent’s Run Covered Bridge (c 1889) in Morgantown
- Grab a picture with WVU Basketball legends Jerry West and Hotrod Hundley at their sculptures in front of Hope Coliseum.
- During the summertime, enjoy concerts on the water at the Ruby Summer Concert series.
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