Friday, Oct 30 · 5 PM · Tickets or admission
Park After Dark
5 to 8 PM Halloween night out at the park.
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.
Brunch spot out at Mylan Park.
Creative burritos in an Appalachian-themed room, a big beer list and live music most nights.
Shawarma, falafel and plates for a quick, good lunch.
The downtown pick for a nicer dinner or Sunday brunch, with house-infused cocktails.
Turkish plates and kebabs near campus.
Jerk chicken and Caribbean comfort food.
A Mexican grocery with a taqueria inside. Real-deal street tacos.
Italian food right on Cheat Lake. Go at sunset.
Low-key pizza and sandwich joint where the food outshines the storefront.
Dependable sushi and casual Japanese-Korean plates. A student staple.
Classic Italian with big portions and a riverfront patio. A longtime local favorite.
Pizza and craft beer that handles a big group well.
Indian food on the University Ave strip.
Upscale Italian for the big occasions. Order the mozzarella-stuffed meatballs.
Seasonal menu and a river-view deck. Date-night territory.
Tacos and Mexican plates across the river in Westover.
Hawaiian-themed restaurant and bar near Cheat Lake, with DJs and touring bands.
The West Virginia breakfast. Big biscuits, small prices.
Small, low-key spot for homestyle Japanese and sushi.
Constantly rotating taps and simple bar bites. Popular with grad students.
Pool tables, local beer and very large Moscow mules.
Started right here in Morgantown. Pub food and happy hour.
Bourbon-focused bar and steaks with river views, inside the Waterfront Place hotel.
Lodge-style bar and grill for wings and beer near the stadium.
Cheap beer, hot dogs and live music since 1944.
Bar food, pool and live music at a calmer pace than the rest of High Street.
DJs and a busy dance floor on weekends.
Award-winning wings and every game on the screens.
Cold beer in giant frosted fishbowl goblets and messy wings. A Morgantown rite of passage.
The other Fishbowl, closer to Evansdale and the stadium.
House-brewed West Virginia beer and wood-fired flatbreads by the river. A second location is at 3505 Monongahela Blvd in Star City.
College sports bar with happy hour deals and billiards.
Big wine list, seasonal cocktails and Italian small plates. Unhurried.
Old-school bar known for hot dogs and a quirky beer list. Cash only.
Right across from the stadium. Packed on football Saturdays.
Garden-level tea house near campus.
Long-running downtown coffeehouse with baked goods and live music.
Local roastery with an industrial feel. Good for getting work done.
Sweet specialty lattes like tiramisu and brown butter, with a chocolate croissant.
Coffee-first shop for people who care about the cappuccino.
Big menu, a good mocha, and beer later in the day.
Coffee roasted right here in Morgantown.
Longtime favorite. Iced maple latte and a bacon, egg and cheese bagel.
Tea shop in the Seneca Center, with themed tea events.
Yemeni lattes, taro and Dubai chocolate mochas, plus baklava.
Morgantown's live music hub since the early '80s. Local, regional and touring bands.
WVU basketball's steep, loud home court.
Mountaineer Field. Home of WVU football and the best Saturdays in the state.
Trails, sports fields, the aquatic center and the Ruby Community Center events complex.
Riverfront amphitheater and home of the free Ruby Summer Concert Series.
Bowling with cosmic nights and parties.
Restored 1920s theater for concerts, comedy and touring shows.
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.
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