Guidebook for Morgantown
Food Scene
Alphabetical Order
Ali Baba Restaurant
82 Hart Field RdLocated at the Morgantown Airport, away from the hustle and bustle.
Appalachian Mercantile General Store & Cafe
One of two Morgantown locations, the downtown is the original with the ambiance, and the Suncrest location has the easy parking.
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Black Bear Burritos
132 Pleasant StOne of two Morgantown locations, the downtown is the original with the ambiance, and the Suncrest location has the easy parking.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
2111 University Town Centre DrI've had good service and good meals here.
Chico's Fat
456 High StChico's Fat Burritos...made to order
Chili's Grill & Bar
1001 University Town Centre DrReasonable Eats
Fusion Japanese Steakhouse
201 Fusion StDinner complete with entertainment.
Gene's Beer Garden
461 Wilson AveNeighborhood dive with an interesting vibe.
Hill & Hollow
709 Beechurst AveSignature Iron Horse Burger is great, if you like poblano peppers.
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Iron Horse Tavern
140 High StSignature Iron Horse Burger is great, if you like poblano peppers.
Jamaican Spice
708 Green Bag RoadJersey Mike's Subs
525 Granville SqWe would be remiss if we did not give a shout out to Edie’s Jersey roots. Yum!
La Tapatia Food Market and Tacos
1200 Green Bag RoadGood Reviews
The closest restaurant to our Airbnb... fast service and good food in the shopping plaza adjacent to Walmart, Exit 1 of I-68.
Margaritas are popular!
Mariachi Loco
100 Hornbeck RdThe closest restaurant to our Airbnb... fast service and good food in the shopping plaza adjacent to Walmart, Exit 1 of I-68.
Margaritas are popular!
Mario’s is a Morgantown landmark! Alumni have it as a required stop when they visit the city.
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Mario's Fishbowl
704 Richwood AveMario’s is a Morgantown landmark! Alumni have it as a required stop when they visit the city.
Morgantown Flour and Feed
156 Clay StMountain State Brewing Co
54 Clay StNeighborhood Bar with a decent menu...lots of locals. Not far from Aldi’s if you are on a grocery run.
Mundy's Public House
669 Madigan AveNeighborhood Bar with a decent menu...lots of locals. Not far from Aldi’s if you are on a grocery run.
Ogawa
2920 University AveOlive Garden Italian Restaurant
1000 University Town Centre DrPopular Chain
Oliverio's Ristorante On The Wharf
52 Clay StPopular Wharf Restaurant
Pies & Pints - Morgantown, WV
1002 Suncrest Towne Centre DriveLocated in Sabraton, one of two locations in Morgantown. Our favorite...never disappointed.
Pizza Al's 2 Sabraton
1403 Earl L Core RoadLocated in Sabraton, one of two locations in Morgantown. Our favorite...never disappointed.
Like garlic? You’ll like Puglioni’s! Tell Chef Brian, ‘Jett sent you!’
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Puglioni's | Pasta & Pizza
1137 Van Voorhis RdLike garlic? You’ll like Puglioni’s! Tell Chef Brian, ‘Jett sent you!’
Red Lobster
1512 University Town Centre DrTypical of the chain
Pricey, but great calamari! Never had a bad meal.
Fine dining spot with a culinary focus on New American cuisine influenced by food traditions from Appalachia and around the world. Locally sourced ingredients are used whenever possible, an exotic items sourced from afar often find their way onto the menu.
Sargasso
215 Don Knotts BlvdPricey, but great calamari! Never had a bad meal.
Fine dining spot with a culinary focus on New American cuisine influenced by food traditions from Appalachia and around the world. Locally sourced ingredients are used whenever possible, an exotic items sourced from afar often find their way onto the menu.
Interesting architecture in the south end of the Wharf District. Great food, outdoor seating with a view of the river.
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Table 9
40 Donley StreetInteresting architecture in the south end of the Wharf District. Great food, outdoor seating with a view of the river.
Ta-Khrai Thai Cafe
2862 University AveChoose this relaxed eatery with inside and patio seating from which to enjoy scratch – made sandwiches and salads, espresso drinks, and local beer.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Terra Café
425 Industrial AveChoose this relaxed eatery with inside and patio seating from which to enjoy scratch – made sandwiches and salads, espresso drinks, and local beer.
One of our restaurant pubs in Morgantown. Fun ambiance and great service.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Tin 202
202 High StOne of our restaurant pubs in Morgantown. Fun ambiance and great service.
Volcano Japanese Restaurant
372 Patteson DrivePhoenix Bakery
89 Kingwood StBrick oven. Bakery items and PIZZA!
Sightseeing
Batı Virginia Botanik Parkı
1061 Tyrone RdEasy, attractive hiking area
Oldest home in Morgantown now houses unique gift shop with lots of WV crafted items. Looking for a souvenir? You’ve come to the right pace! Non-profit run by the League of Women Voters.
Old Stone House
313 Chestnut StOldest home in Morgantown now houses unique gift shop with lots of WV crafted items. Looking for a souvenir? You’ve come to the right pace! Non-profit run by the League of Women Voters.
Commune with nature while just a stone’s throw from the Coliseum. Known for an abundance wild flowers, flora and fauna.
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Core Arboretum
Monongahela BoulevardCommune with nature while just a stone’s throw from the Coliseum. Known for an abundance wild flowers, flora and fauna.
The PRT is always good for a peek at the two campuses, but it is best to start at the Walnut Street Station since you can more easily find parking down town. The tram runs from downtown along the Monongahela River north to the Evansdale Campus and Health Sciences Center and back.
Since opening in 1975, the PRT has provided over 83 million passenger trips without injury and taken countless vehicles off Morgantown’s busy streets. The PRT transports about 15,000 riders per day and serves as the University’s primary mass transit system for students, employees and visitors.
The tram stops at the following stations.
-Walnut
-Beechust
-Engineering Sciences
-Towers
-Medical Center (Health Sciences Center),
Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit
Morgantown Personal Rapid TransitThe PRT is always good for a peek at the two campuses, but it is best to start at the Walnut Street Station since you can more easily find parking down town. The tram runs from downtown along the Monongahela River north to the Evansdale Campus and Health Sciences Center and back.
Since opening in 1975, the PRT has provided over 83 million passenger trips without injury and taken countless vehicles off Morgantown’s busy streets. The PRT transports about 15,000 riders per day and serves as the University’s primary mass transit system for students, employees and visitors.
The tram stops at the following stations.
-Walnut
-Beechust
-Engineering Sciences
-Towers
-Medical Center (Health Sciences Center),
Cheat Lake
Forks of Cheat Şaraphanesi
2811 Stewartstown RdHistoric Theatre on High Street, downtown, home to community theatre, concerts and special events.
Metropolitan Theatre
371 High StHistoric Theatre on High Street, downtown, home to community theatre, concerts and special events.
A place of refuge during colonial times, this historical Park commemorates the late 18th century life on the Virginia Frontier. The park is free of charge but some attractions charge admission.
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Pricketts Fort State Park
88 State Park RdA place of refuge during colonial times, this historical Park commemorates the late 18th century life on the Virginia Frontier. The park is free of charge but some attractions charge admission.
Revisit the 1930s in Arthurdale, West Virginia. Established in 1933, by the United States government, Arthurdale is the nation’s first New Deal Homestead Community. Created through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal legislation, the community provided a new chance at life for residents of West Virginia who were suffering from the Great Depression. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt served as the empathetic force behind the community, which became known as “Eleanor’s Little Village” because of her interest. Today, Arthurdale is a National Historic District that features 160 of the 165 original homesteads.
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Arthurdale Historic District
13272 N Mountaineer HwyRevisit the 1930s in Arthurdale, West Virginia. Established in 1933, by the United States government, Arthurdale is the nation’s first New Deal Homestead Community. Created through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal legislation, the community provided a new chance at life for residents of West Virginia who were suffering from the Great Depression. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt served as the empathetic force behind the community, which became known as “Eleanor’s Little Village” because of her interest. Today, Arthurdale is a National Historic District that features 160 of the 165 original homesteads.
The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, constructed between 1858 and 1881, is the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America, and is purportedly the second largest in the world, next to the Kremlin.
They offer a variety of tours.
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Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
50 S River AveThe Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, constructed between 1858 and 1881, is the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America, and is purportedly the second largest in the world, next to the Kremlin.
They offer a variety of tours.
Recreation
Bikers, Hikers and Cyclers Welcome
Mon River Trail South
Mon River Trail SouthTom’s Run Preserve:
Just recently unofficially opened to the public, Tom’s Run Preserve provides a serene, new area, just three miles from our location, to hike and discover. Developed by WV Land Trust:
Little Falls Road
Little Falls RoadTom’s Run Preserve:
Just recently unofficially opened to the public, Tom’s Run Preserve provides a serene, new area, just three miles from our location, to hike and discover. Developed by WV Land Trust:
Cooper’s Rock State Forest is West Virginia’s largest State Forest.
There are 21 trails and more than 50 miles. Most of Coopers Rock's trails are between 1 and 3 miles, although there are a handful of trails as short as 0.3 miles and as long as 4.5 m
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Coopers Rock Devlet Ormanı
61 County Line DrCooper’s Rock State Forest is West Virginia’s largest State Forest.
There are 21 trails and more than 50 miles. Most of Coopers Rock's trails are between 1 and 3 miles, although there are a handful of trails as short as 0.3 miles and as long as 4.5 m
WVU Outdoor Adventure Education Center includes Zip Line Canopy Tour, High Ropes/ Aerial Trekking, Alpine Tower, Giant Swing and Odyssey Course.
They also offer Rock Climbing and water sports. Participation requires advance reservations.
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Chestnut Ridge Regional Park
346 Chestnut Ridge Camp RdWVU Outdoor Adventure Education Center includes Zip Line Canopy Tour, High Ropes/ Aerial Trekking, Alpine Tower, Giant Swing and Odyssey Course.
They also offer Rock Climbing and water sports. Participation requires advance reservations.
Sunset Beach Marina
Sunset Beach RoadBoat Rental on Cheat Lake
Wamsley Cycles
709 Beechurst AveBicycle Rentals
Padlz Canoe & Kayak Rentals
91 Mill StValley Falls State Park is a day-use park with fishing and picnicking. The 18 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails are open to the public. Once the site of a lumber and grist mill community, the scenic treasure of Valley Falls State Park is located only a short drive from Fairmont and Grafton, WV. There is no admission to enter state operated parks and forests.
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Valley Falls State Park
720 Valley Falls RdValley Falls State Park is a day-use park with fishing and picnicking. The 18 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails are open to the public. Once the site of a lumber and grist mill community, the scenic treasure of Valley Falls State Park is located only a short drive from Fairmont and Grafton, WV. There is no admission to enter state operated parks and forests.
https://www.theswimguide.org/beach/7999
Millstone Point Beach is a natural swimming beach located on the northeast end of Cheat Lake and is accessed via the Cheat Lake Trail. The beach is open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. The swimming area closes at sunset.
Cheat Lake Park hosts a variety of activities with a handicapped accessible walking trail, fishing platforms, children's playground, picnic area with restrooms, and even a fish cleaning station! The swimming beach was opened in 2011 by Cheat Lake Environment and Recreation Association (CLEAR) and is managed by the operator of the Lake Lynn Dam.
Directions: From the Cheat Lake exit on I-68, follow the signs for State Route 857 and turn left onto the highway. Then turn left onto Morgans Run Road. Be careful, as the road is narrow. Morgans Run Road ends at the Cheat Lake Trail's main parking area.
Cheat Lake Trail
Cheat Lake Trailhttps://www.theswimguide.org/beach/7999
Millstone Point Beach is a natural swimming beach located on the northeast end of Cheat Lake and is accessed via the Cheat Lake Trail. The beach is open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. The swimming area closes at sunset.
Cheat Lake Park hosts a variety of activities with a handicapped accessible walking trail, fishing platforms, children's playground, picnic area with restrooms, and even a fish cleaning station! The swimming beach was opened in 2011 by Cheat Lake Environment and Recreation Association (CLEAR) and is managed by the operator of the Lake Lynn Dam.
Directions: From the Cheat Lake exit on I-68, follow the signs for State Route 857 and turn left onto the highway. Then turn left onto Morgans Run Road. Be careful, as the road is narrow. Morgans Run Road ends at the Cheat Lake Trail's main parking area.
Mon River Trails Conservancy
268 High StCaperton Trail
Caperton TrailThrifting, Junking and Antiquing
Find something unusual; find something special!
Located within the old Mountaineer Mall, you never know what you may find.
Animal Friends Thrift Shoppe
5000 Green Bag RoadLocated within the old Mountaineer Mall, you never know what you may find.
Also located at the old Mountaineer Mall, lots and lots of great finds and oddities. You won’t want to miss this.
Eloquence Antiques & Artisans
5000 Green Bag RoadAlso located at the old Mountaineer Mall, lots and lots of great finds and oddities. You won’t want to miss this.
The Ranch Community Store
255 Don Knotts BlvdA variety of home furnishings, knick knacks and clothing for everyone.
An interesting place to pick up previously loved Mountaineer garb for the game at discounted prices. These folks carry both men’s and women’s attire, new and used, not consigned.
Uptown Cheapskate
5001 Mid Atlantic DrAn interesting place to pick up previously loved Mountaineer garb for the game at discounted prices. These folks carry both men’s and women’s attire, new and used, not consigned.
They carry mostly furnishings and building materials but you never know!
Mon Valley Habitat for Humanity & ReStore
1825 Earl L Core RdThey carry mostly furnishings and building materials but you never know!
Unique Consignment
3438 University AveGreat place of consigned upscale furnishings and gifts.
ALWAYS something new!
Sweet Memories Antique Mall
5 Dunmore StArts & Antiques Marketplace
205 Adams StHoot and Howl
245 Walnut StSanders Antiques
399 Grafton RdRetro-tique
218 Walnut StMountaineer Scene
For a WVU fans, visitors, alumni and future and current students and their families.
West Virginia Üniversitesi
WVU Kolizeumu
3450 Monongahela BlvdBasketball and event venue
WVU Student Union houses food court, Hatfields Restaurant, shops, entertainment, event theatre and ballrooms, study nooks, and University offices- a bustle of activity and home to special events.
Public Parking is accessed from Maiden Lane with pay stations available after parking.
Mountainlair
1550 University AveWVU Student Union houses food court, Hatfields Restaurant, shops, entertainment, event theatre and ballrooms, study nooks, and University offices- a bustle of activity and home to special events.
Public Parking is accessed from Maiden Lane with pay stations available after parking.
Wise Library on main campus is the flagship library with more on Evansdale Campus.
Downtown Campus Library
1549 University AveWise Library on main campus is the flagship library with more on Evansdale Campus.
WVU Student Recreation Center
2001 Rec Center DrLocated on the Evansdale Campus
Creative Arts Center
1 Fine Arts DrLocated across from the Coliseum on the Evansdale Campus.
Shopping
SAMs, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, TJ Max, Dicks, Barnes and Noble and many more.
University Town Center
SAMs, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, TJ Max, Dicks, Barnes and Noble and many more.
Suncrest Towne Centre Drive
Suncrest Towne Centre DriveCarmike Theater is located here in the back of the mall near the food court, but the shopping opportunities are limited as this mall suffers the fate of typical 30 year old malls across the nation. They are becoming dinosaurs.
Morgantown Mall
9500 Mall RdCarmike Theater is located here in the back of the mall near the food court, but the shopping opportunities are limited as this mall suffers the fate of typical 30 year old malls across the nation. They are becoming dinosaurs.
Morgantown Farmers Market
400 Spruce StFavorite Activity for a Saturday
Tea Shoppe, Cutting Room Boutique, and other specialty shops located at the former Seneca Glass Factory
Seneca Center
709 Beechurst AveTea Shoppe, Cutting Room Boutique, and other specialty shops located at the former Seneca Glass Factory
The Cutting Room Boutique
709 Beechurst AveLadies! One of my favorites!!! Located within the Seneca Center.
Essentials
Closest place to our lodging to buy essentials...not the cheapest but just 2.5 miles away. Cinnabon is also located here.
Pilot Travel Center
2309 Smithtown RdClosest place to our lodging to buy essentials...not the cheapest but just 2.5 miles away. Cinnabon is also located here.
Giant Eagle Supermarket
Pennsylvania 51Our typical grocery stop.
Walmart Supercenter
75 Retail CirNot my favorite place to shop, but it is nearby.
Waterfront Family Pharmacy
215 Don Knotts BlvdOur favorite friendly family owned pharmacy.
ALDI
1351 Earl L Core RoadOur newest Aldi, now in Sabraton across from WesBanco.