# Things to see in Morgantown, West Virginia (United States): 19 places and when to go

> Morgantown, West Virginia is a town in United States with around 59,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Nature (8), Wildlife (7). The best known are Dorsey Knob, Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District and Friendship Hill. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/morgantown/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 39.6298, -79.9561
- **Population:** About 59,000
- **Places:** 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (9) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (8) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) (7) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (2) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/montana/) (1) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) (1)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 506 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Morgantown, West Virginia

The places in and around Morgantown, West Virginia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Dorsey Knob](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dorsey-knob/): Mountain in United States of America · 3.6 km
- [Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/elkins-coal-and-coke-company-historic-district/): Historic district in West Virginia, United States · 16 km
- [Friendship Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/friendship-hill-national-historic-site/): Historic house in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania · 16 km
- [Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/snake-hill-wildlife-management-area/): Protected area in West Virginia, USA · 13 km
- [Brown Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brown-building/): Listed on the NRHP in Monongalia County, West Virginia · 10 m
- [Cheat Canyon Wildlife Management Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cheat-canyon-wildlife-management-area/): State Wildlife Management Area in Preston County, West Virginia · 24 km
- [Dents Run Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dents-run-covered-bridge/): Bridge · 7.3 km
- [Dering Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dering-building/): Office building in West Virginia, United States of America · 42 m
- [Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fairfax-pond-rehe-wildlife-management-area/): State Wildlife Management Area in Preston County, West Virginia · 21 km
- [Indian Rocks Dining Hall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/indian-rocks-dining-hall/): Building in West Virginia, United States of America · 21 km
- [William Everhart Buildings](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lincoln-building/): Building in Pennsylvania, United States of America · 374 km
- [Little Indian Creek Wildlife Management Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/little-indian-creek-wildlife-management-area/): State Wildlife Management Area in Monongalia County, West Virginia · 11 km
- [Kincaid and Arnett Feed and Flour Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/morgantown-flour-and-feed/): Building in West Virginia, United States of America · 667 m
- [Pedlar Wildlife Management Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pedlar-wildlife-management-area/): State Wildlife Management Area in Monongalia County, West Virginia · 14 km
- [White Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/roberts-run-road/): History · 22 km
- [State Game Lands Number 138](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/state-game-lands-number-138/): Park in the United States of America · 27 km
- [Watts Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/watts-museum/): Industry museum in Morgantown, West Virginia · 2.4 km
- [Grainworks Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/grainworks-brewing-company/): Brewery · 380 km
- [Short Story Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/short-story-brewing/): Brewery · 17 km

## When to go to Morgantown, West Virginia

The best time to visit Morgantown, West Virginia is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 30 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 30 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 03 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 11 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 47 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 32 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 34 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 56 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 46 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 13 |

In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Morgantown, West Virginia

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 506 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=39.6298%2C-79.9561)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.6298%2C-79.9561)

## Other towns nearby

- [Fairmont](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fairmont/): 5 places · 21 km
- [Clarksburg, West Virginia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/clarksburg/): 6 places · 51 km
- [Springfield Township](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/springfield-township/): 8 places · 52 km
- [Rostraver](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rostraver/): 5 places · 63 km
- [Swanton](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/swanton/): 8 places · 70 km
- [South Greensburg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/south-greensburg/): 9 places · 80 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Morgantown, West Virginia?

The best known: [Dorsey Knob](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dorsey-knob/), [Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/elkins-coal-and-coke-company-historic-district/), [Friendship Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/friendship-hill-national-historic-site/), [Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/snake-hill-wildlife-management-area/), [Brown Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brown-building/). In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Morgantown, West Virginia?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13.

### How do you get to Morgantown, West Virginia?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 506 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.6298%2C-79.9561) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Morgantown, West Virginia as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).