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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.
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 (9) · Nature (8) · Wildlife (7) · Food and drink (2) · Mountains (1) · Architecture (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 KnobMountain in United States of America3.6 km
- Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic DistrictHistoric district in West Virginia, United States16 km
- Friendship HillHistoric house in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania16 km
- Snake Hill Wildlife Management AreaProtected area in West Virginia, USA13 km
- Brown BuildingListed on the NRHP in Monongalia County, West Virginia10 m
- Cheat Canyon Wildlife Management AreaState Wildlife Management Area in Preston County, West Virginia24 km
- Dents Run Covered BridgeBridge7.3 km
- Dering BuildingOffice building in West Virginia, United States of America42 m
- Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management AreaState Wildlife Management Area in Preston County, West Virginia21 km
- Indian Rocks Dining HallBuilding in West Virginia, United States of America21 km
- William Everhart BuildingsBuilding in Pennsylvania, United States of America374 km
- Little Indian Creek Wildlife Management AreaState Wildlife Management Area in Monongalia County, West Virginia11 km
- Kincaid and Arnett Feed and Flour BuildingBuilding in West Virginia, United States of America667 m
- Pedlar Wildlife Management AreaState Wildlife Management Area in Monongalia County, West Virginia14 km
- White Covered BridgeHistory22 km
- State Game Lands Number 138Park in the United States of America27 km
- Watts MuseumIndustry museum in Morgantown, West Virginia2.4 km
- Grainworks Brewing CompanyBrewery380 km
- Short Story BrewingBrewery17 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.
- JanPossible9:30
- FebPossible10:30
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:11
- JunBest time14:47
- JulBest time14:32
- AugBest time13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:46
- DecPossible9:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Fairmont5 places21 km
- Clarksburg, West Virginia6 places51 km
- Springfield Township8 places52 km
- Rostraver5 places63 km
- Swanton8 places70 km
- South Greensburg9 places80 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Morgantown, West Virginia?
The best known: Dorsey Knob, Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District, Friendship Hill, Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area, 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 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.
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