Journey to Morgantown for Adventure!
Family Outings.
Museums, Record Stores, Thrift Stores, Hiking Trails, Ice Cream, and other randomness.
Parks and Playgrounds.
WV Hot Dogs.
Fishing Spots.
Cryptids and Petroglyphs, too!
A Family Friendly list of things to do in West Virginia’s top College Town.
A Super Ultra Local List
No bars, vape shops, or car washes on this list!
Morgantown is home to WVU. The Top College (geographically for the Marshall fans) in the State of West Virginia.
The college town life is surrounded with many things to do for families. Beauty is found everywhere. I hope this list inspires you and your family to connect together, and make memories.
Museums, Theaters, and Art Centers in Morgantown, WV
- Morgantown History Museum
- Mon Valley Railroad Society
- Scott’s Run Museum
- WVU Art Museum
- Morgantown Glass Museum
The world’s largest collection of Morgantown glass
- Spark! Imagination Center
- Morgantown Art Party
- Watts Museum
- Appalachian Art Gallery
- Monongalia Arts Center
- AMC 12 Theaters
- Creative Arts Center
- M.T. Pockets Theater
- Country Roads Jamboree
- Hazel Ruby Mcquain Amphitheater
Books and Libraries in Morgantown, WV
Music and Record Stores in Morgantown, WV
Gardner Winter Music Festival
Places to Swim in Morgantown, WV
BOPARC sets admission rates for new Marilla Pool complex
Cheat Lake Beach, Morgantown, WV
Places to Fish in Morgantown, WV
New fishing spot could be open in Morgantown by 2025
Sporting Events in Morgantown, WV
WVU gymnastics team receives berth in NCAA Regionals
Hiking Trails in Morgantown, WV
The best walking trails in Morgantown West Virginia
McTrail Meredith Tunnel: West Virginia Hiking with Kids and Dogs
- Snake Hill
- Toms Run Preserve
- White Park
- Blue Diamond Trail
- Cobun Creek Reservoir
- West Run Woods
- Poultry Farm
- Bakers Run Trailhead
- Mason Dixon Historical Park
- Fairy Door Trail
- M-D Marker Trail
- Lucky Dog Trail
- Cheat Lake
- Tower Run Trail
- Falling Run Greenspace
- Mylan Park Pond Loop
- Dorseys Knob Sky Rock
- Whitemore Park Trail
- Westover Park Loop Trail
Thrift Stores in Morgantown, WV
- Surplus City
- Animal Friends NCWV
- Mercy and Grace (Westover)
Mister Bee Potato Chips promotes ‘West Virginia flavors’ with Mothman Style Mysterious Spice Blend
- Thrifty Mountaineer
- Gallery 304
- Platos Closet
- Goodwill Outlet
- Goodwill Westover
- Goodwill Sabraton
- ReTails MSNAP Thrift
- The Ranch Community Store
A hand-written recipe book
with “clippings” from 1926!
Strawberry Shortcake (100 Year Old Recipe)
Friends of Deckers Creek
Parks and Playgrounds in Morgantown, WV
- Jack Roberts Park
- Jerome Park
- Eaton Park
- Dorseys Knob
- Marilla
- Turtle Park
- Westover Park
- Krepps
- Waterfront Web Park
- White Park
White Park Waterfall, A Hidden Gem in Morgantown, West Virginia
Don’t forget about the Halloween Festival on Thursday. We can’t wait..
- New Hill Park
(My First Bus Ride as a Property Tax Payer)
The bus goes New Hill Playground!
Family Outings in Morgantown, WV
Breaking the ice: BOPARC ice arena project officially underway
Things for Kids to do in Morgantown, WV
This Could Be Why You Don’t See PlayPlaces in McDonald’s Anymore
Other random things to do in Morgantown, WV
- Morgantown Adventure Outfitters
- Cryptid Mural at Pattys Artspot
- Play Disc Golf at Dorseys Knob
- Jazzys Hydrobikes
- Ride the PRT
- Star City Scavenger Hunt
- Flight lessons at Hart Field
- Rent tandem bikes from Wamsley
- Mountainman Axe Throwing
- Hamilton Farm Petroglyphs
Prehistoric relic on display in West Virginia was discovered by accident
West Virginia whitewater, Whiteday Creek
Farmers Markets and Fruit Picking in Morgantown, WV
- Sterns Berry Farm
- Richs Farm (actually, PA)
Fright Farm continues to scare, offering a haunting experience
Local Ice Cream Adventures in Morgantown, WV
The Frugal Cheapskate’s Guide to Ice Cream
WV Hot Dogs in Morgantown, WV
The West Virginia Hot Dog Blog
Pizza Shops in Morgantown, WV
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