Morgantown, West Virginia

Spreading along the banks of the Monongahela River, Morgantown is a historic city located near the border of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Surrounded by green hills and scenic landscapes, it sits 75 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city was founded by, and named after, Zackquill Morgan and was incorporated in 1838. Today, Morgantown serves as the seat of Monongalia County.

The city is home to West Virginia University, originally founded as the Agricultural College of West Virginia in 1867. Morgantown Municipal Airport is located approximately 3 miles from the city center, and the area is also served by U.S. Routes 19 and 119, as well as Interstates 68 and 79.

Top Landmarks and Attractions in Morgantown
1. Downtown Morgantown Historic District
Located at 39°37'47.0"N 79°57'28.9"W, the Downtown Morgantown Historic District features buildings in Italianate, Greek Revival, and Federal architectural styles. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1996. Landmarks within the district include the Monongalia Arts Center, the Monongalia County Courthouse, and the Metropolitan Theatre.

2. Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium
Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium, located at 900 Willowdale Road (39°39'00.6"N 79°57'18.7"W), is a major American football stadium and home to the West Virginia Mountaineers (NCAA). It opened on September 6, 1980, and is one of the city’s most famous sports venues.

3. Metropolitan Theatre
Situated at 371 S. High Street (39°37'50.8"N 79°57'19.7"W), the Metropolitan Theatre is a Classical Revival-style historic landmark in the Downtown Morgantown Historic District. Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, the theater also features a statue of Don Knotts in front of the building.

4. Core Arboretum
Core Arboretum, located at 39°38'46.2"N 79°58'52.5"W, is one of Morgantown’s top natural attractions. Situated near the Hope Coliseum, this 91-acre forest offers walking trails and trees that are hundreds of years old. Owned by West Virginia University and established in 1948, the Core Arboretum has free entry.

5. Hope Coliseum
Hope Coliseum is an indoor arena located on the campus of West Virginia University on Monongahela Boulevard (39°38'57.7"N 79°58'53.8"W). With a seating capacity of 14,000, it is home to the West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA men’s and women’s basketball teams.