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Art Museum of WVU
WVU Coliseum
West Virginia Botanic Garden
Earl L. Core Arboretum
Royce J. & Caroline B. Watts Museum
Spark! Imagination and Science Center
Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium
Morgantown Farmers' Market
Morgantown History Museum
Pies and Pints
Sunset Beach Marina
Xscape
- Q: What is Morgantown known for?
- A: Stretched along the banks of the Monongahela River between the Appalachian foothills and the former Rust Belt, Morgantown is known as the home of West Virginia University, founded in 1867.
- Q: What are the best things to do in Morgantown?
- A: Best things to do in Morgantown include the Art Museum of WVU, the Core Arboretum, and the Morgantown Farmers’ Market.
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