About Morgantown

Morgantown is a bustling city along the Monongahela River in northern West Virginia, close to the Pennsylvania border. It is best known as the home of West Virginia University, housing that institution’s three main sub-campuses and hosting approximately 30,000 of its students.

The city is divided into a series of distinct neighborhoods, each of which has its own unique character, providing a broad spectrum of options for housing. The Downtown Morgantown Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as are ten individual buildings located within it, the oldest of which dates back to 1796. Recent public and private investments have revitalized the Wharf District, which now features a mix of restaurants, retail businesses, and loft apartments.

The unique Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit system makes it easy to navigate the downtown area, while the buses of the Morgantown Line Transit Authority extend public transit coverage into the surrounding region. Morgantown’s convenient location ensures a short commute to several major cities or metropolitan areas, including Pittsburgh, and Morgantown Municipal Airport offers daily flights to Washington, D.C.

Ample green space gives Morgantown residents many opportunities to enjoy nature, including fishing, hunting, boating, kayaking, swimming, hiking, biking and exploring the West Virginia Botanical Gardens or Earl L. Core Arboretum. Locals can also cheer for the many teams and athletes of the West Virginia University Mountaineers, or attend minor league baseball games at Monongalia County Ballpark. Those interested in culture will appreciate the numerous events hosted by the historic Metropolitan Theater and the Monongalia Arts Center.

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