Morgantown

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Morgantown
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Thrilling football games, energetic nightlife and scenic parks are set against an Appalachian backdrop in one of West Virginia’s favorite small cities.

Morgantown combines small-town hospitality with a big-city pace. Nestled between the Monongahela River and the West Virginian range of the Appalachian Mountains, Morgantown has inner-city livability and diverse scenic landscapes.

The town of 31,000 is home to West Virginia University, with more than 22,000 undergraduates. From September to May, students create a lively downtown nightlife, complete with live music and exciting college basketball and football games. Follow the crowd to Mountaineer Field to cheer on the West Virginia University Mountaineers in a thrilling football game.

The university is served by an individualized public transportation system, especially handy for West Virginia’s snowy winters. Students travel free and visitors pay a small fee. Program your own trip on the system for a convenient and inexpensive rail tour of the city. In warmer months, explore Morgantown’s walking and recreational trails. Take the Caperton Trail and meander along the Monongahela riverfront past the university to historic Downtown Morgantown.

Explore West Virginia’s natural beauty at the Core Arboretum, a vast forest containing an interesting selection of planted specimen trees. Hike up Dorsey Knob on the southern edge of Morgantown to see panoramic views of the city, its surrounding rolling hills and the Appalachian Mountains. Test your skill at the Mountaineer Golf and Country Club, open from March through December. Morgantown’s climate is relatively mild, with dry winter days generally above freezing, and hot and humid summers.

Join in the lively nightlife when school is in session to live it up with local students or visit in the summer to experience the city’s more quiet time. Reach Morgantown by air from Morgantown Municipal Airport, located 3 miles (5 kilometers) northeast of Downtown. The city is on several major interstate roadways. Mountain Line Transit Authority bus service connects Morgantown to Pittsburgh International Airport and Clarksburg, Maryland.

Morgantown has been voted one of the best U.S. small cities of 2013 by several publications. Make a visit to experience its finest cultural and natural features.

Where to stay in Morgantown

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgantown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgantown
2.5 out of 5
5000 Gateway Dr, Morgantown, WV
The price is P5,022 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P5,022
P5,625 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morgantown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,871 reviews)
Would definitely stay again.
"All staff was very, very nice- everything was clean, comfortable, the breakfast was great, and was super impressed by the price"

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgantown
Euro Suites Hotel
Euro Suites Hotel
3 out of 5
501 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV
The price is P7,974 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
P7,974
P8,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Morgantown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,154 reviews)
"It was affordable and was amazing, very nice people work there, clean and i will definitely get a room there again."

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

Euro Suites Hotel
Hotel Morgan a Wyndham Hotel
Hotel Morgan a Wyndham Hotel
3.5 out of 5
127 High Street, Morgantown, WV
The price is P6,660 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
P6,660
P7,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Morgantown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (589 reviews)
Beautiful!
"Gorgeous interior. Love the vibe and everyone was friendly. Nice bar on site and the rooms are well decorated!"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

Hotel Morgan a Wyndham Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Abrams Creek Center
Abrams Creek Center
2 out of 5
166 Abrams Creek Dr., Elk Garden, WV
Stay at this cabin in Elk Garden. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a picnic area. Popular attraction Wolf Den Run State Park is located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (37 reviews)
Good value
"Convenient to lots of activities secluded."

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025

Abrams Creek Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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