🏞️ Morgantown Magic | A Cozy Guide to Hidden Gems & Slow Moments
Tucked in the Appalachian hills, Morgantown has a quiet kind of magic—one that sneaks up on you in golden-hour hikes, indie coffee shops, riverside strolls, and bookstore corners ...
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91 acres of preserved old‑growth forest, 3.5 miles of walking trails, and diverse native plant life; free and open daily .
Core Arboretum
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Offers lake-based recreation—swimming, paddleboarding, boating, fishing—and scenic shoreline trails near the city .
Cheat Lake Park | CheatLake.com
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Eight themed gardens on 85 acres with wetlands, boardwalks, fossils, and over 4.5 miles of trails—West Virginia’s only botanic gar
West Virginia Botanic Garden
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About 13 miles from Morgantown, with 50 miles of hiking/biking trails, stunning overlooks of Cheat Canyon, camping, rock climbing, and fishing
Coopers Rock State Forest
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Offers insight into local heritage and early regional artifacts; compact and easy to visit .
Morgantown History Museum
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Morgantown’s original microbrewery offering food and a rotating selection of seasonal beers .