Wednesday, Oct 28 · 5 PM · Free
Seneca Center Trick-or-Treat Night
5 to 7 PM in the outdoor lot, plus shopping at the merchants inside.
Your guide to Morgantown: what's on this week, what to see and eat, and how to plan a WVU visit.
What's happening today, this weekend and coming up. Every listing links to its source, so tap Learn more before you head out.
The overlooks, trails, game days and traditions that are worth the trip, season by season.
Tailgate early, wear gold and blue, and expect the whole town to show up. Sing along when the win is in hand.
The overlook above the Cheat River Gorge is the best fall view in the state, and that's a high bar. Go on a weekday morning.
Local artists set up along the streets with handmade work you won't find online.
Run it, or cheer from the sidewalk with coffee. Either way you're part of it.
Two things that go together, outside in sweater weather.
Floats, bands and a lot of school spirit down High Street.
The river trail turns orange and gold in October, and it's flat enough for anyone.
Loud, packed and steep. The best indoor sport in town once football's done.
Public skate sessions and club hockey. Check the schedule before you go.
The market moves indoors every other Saturday, 10 to noon, November through April.
A restored 1920s theater with concerts, comedy and touring shows all winter.
Same famous overlook, no crowds, and the gorge goes quiet under snow.
Speakers and big thinkers come to campus, and many talks are free and open to all.
Local shops, a few twinkle lights and a warm drink between stops. Skip the mall.
Woodland trails right off Monongahela Blvd. The spring bloom is the reason to go.
Saturday mornings downtown, 8:30 to noon. Get there early for the good stuff.
Walk around town sampling chocolate. That's the whole plan, and it's a great one.
Hurl an iron ball down a forest road. Strange, very fun, very West Virginia.
Music, art and food celebrating the Cheat River watershed.
A first look at next season's team, and the first tailgate of the year.
Rentals start opening up as the water warms. Go before the summer crowds.
Free concerts by the river on Friday nights, June through August. Bring a blanket.
Rent a kayak, pontoon or jet ski and spend the whole day on the water.
Parade, contests and fireworks over the Monongahela.
Free music in the park, a little out of town and worth the drive.
Flat, shady and right on the river. The best way to spend a summer evening.
Italian food on the water at Sunset Beach. The name tells you when to go.
River-view decks at the breweries and restaurants along the Mon.
Flat, paved and along the river for miles. Walk, run or rent a bike.
Miles of trails, rock formations, and that overlook. Good in every season.
A short climb to Sky Rock and a big view over the whole county.
The little pod trains linking campus. A tourist attraction, apparently.
Bars, late food and live music all within a few blocks.
Hit three local coffee shops in one morning. See the Eat & drink tab for the list.
West Virginia's official unofficial food. Try a few and pick a side.
Seasons, dates and hours shift year to year. Check with the place before you go.
Where locals eat and drink, plus where to stay. Tap Photos & reviews to see real photos, menus and hours.
Restored historic hotel right on High Street. Walk to restaurants, bars, the Met and the downtown campus.
Golf, pools and quiet rooms near Cheat Lake, about 15 minutes from downtown.
On the river next to the WVU Visitors Center, with Bourbon Prime inside. Easy pick for campus visits.
Campus tours, game weekends and family visits, with the practical details that make the day easy.
Getting here, getting around, parking and where to stay. Check the linked sources for current schedules and rates.
By air: Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) has United Express flights to Chicago–O'Hare and Washington–Dulles, and it's minutes from downtown and the stadium. Many visitors fly into Pittsburgh International and drive about an hour and a half south.
By car: Morgantown sits where I-79 (north to Pittsburgh) meets I-68 (east toward Maryland and DC).
PRT: WVU's pod-car system links downtown, Beechurst, Engineering, Evansdale and Health Sciences. Visitors pay 50¢ a ride in coins.
Mountain Line buses cover the city, Westover, the malls and Mylan Park. Routes and the live-tracking app are at busride.org.
Uber, Lyft and local cabs all run in town. Morgantown is hilly, so bring comfortable shoes.
The Morgantown Parking Authority runs the downtown garages and lots. Garages are about 75¢ an hour, and street meters are about $1 an hour with a two-hour limit.
Pay at paystations or with the ParkMobile app. On game days and big event weekends, garages fill early.
Current rates ↗Wharf District: the hotel at Waterfront Place is next to the WVU Visitors Center and a short walk to downtown.
Downtown: walk to High Street restaurants, bars and the Met.
University Town Centre and Granville: chain hotels by I-79 with easy parking.
Suncrest and Evansdale: closest to the stadium, the Coliseum and the medical center.
Cheat Lake: quieter, on the water, and about 15 minutes out.
See places to stay →Got a thing? Put it on the board. It's free, and it takes a minute. Businesses: mention "feature" in the details and we'll reach out about a spotlight.