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Cradled by the Monongahela River, Morgantown, West Virginia, is a city best known as the home of West Virginia University. The city is made up of several distinct neighborhoods. Athletic fields and wooded hiking trails are found south of High Street in the First Ward. Several historic homes can be discovered in South Park while Jerome Park is the more rural part of the city. Sabraton is home to Marilla Park, a large recreation area within the city.

Key facts

Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) is the main airport serving the area. Norfolk Southern provides rail service throughout the region, and commercial transport takes place along the Monongahela River. Drivers in the area have access to Interstates 68 and 79, the Mon-Fayette Expressway, and a network of major roadways. People also get around the city by way of taxi and hotel shuttle service. The Mountain Line Transit Authority provides public transportation to and from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).

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The climate in Morgantown is characterized as a cross between humid subtropical and humid continental, translating into hot, humid summers and cool winters with approximately 20 inches of snow annually. Dining opportunities in the city include charming neighborhood cafes, fine dining establishments serving up Japanese, European and Latin American delights, pizza parlors, sandwich shops, steakhouses and bars.