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Much awaits you in Morgantown!
Consistently regarded as one of the nation's best small cities, Morgantown has been ranked "Third
Best Small Town in America" by Men's Journal in 2004 and "Twelfth Hottest Small City:
Boomtown" by Inc. Magazine in 2006. Located in the Wharf District overlooking the Monongahela River,
this West Virginia University hotel is ideally situated for your visit to the activities and attractions
of Greater Morgantown.
West Virginia University
Surrounded by awe-inspiring rolling hills, West Virginia University is the heartbeat of Morgantown. Whether
your visit to WVU is one to explore your future with the university or a nostalgic journey into fun and
Mountaineer pride, you’ll find the activities and opportunities at WVU abound. Exciting sports, music
and arts events, and numerous cultural activities are offered all year-round. The fascinating architecture and
handsome grounds of the university are great for a stroll into America's history. The remarkable
achievements of the university and its energetic students are the city's pride for the future.
An Epicenter of Business and Entertainment
Morgantown is a regional hub for innovative business and industry. A thriving center for health care,
technology, telecommunications, and research and development, Morgantown is home to some of today’s
fastest growing companies. During your stay at the Waterfront Place Hotel you’ll find that corporations
and businesses that call Morgantown home are easily accessible from the hotel.
Small and family operated businesses also make Morgantown a city of character and inspiration. Whether you are
dining in a local restaurant or shopping in one of the numerous local retail shops while on your West Virginia
vacation, you'll see the smiling faces of Morgantown's lively entrepreneurs. Culinary enthusiasts and fervent
shoppers are sure to be pleased in Morgantown. With a variety of restaurants and dining establishments
specializing in an array of cuisine, the plates of Morgantown please even the most discerning palate. Embark
on a post-dining stroll through the boutique shops and shopping centers of Morgantown to add a spice of fun to
a wonderful day.
Nature's Beauty and Excitement
For those seeking heart-racing adventure or a rejuvenating reconnection with nature, Morgantown is the best
place for a West Virginia family vacation. Ride the rapids of the Cheat River or blaze the trails on bike or
foot for an exciting outdoor experience. Enjoy a pleasant game of golf on one of the area’s six superbly
manicured courses or spend the day fishing surrounded in nature's beauty.
Hike, bike, or rollerblade along the Rail-Trails, a great feature of Morgantown that is conveniently accessible
from the Waterfront Place Hotel. With over 50 miles of paved surface that runs alongside the Monongahela River
and Decker’s Creek, the Rail-Trails are a great way to take in the sights and sounds of beautiful West
Virginia.
Outdoor fun is year-round in Morgantown. Observe the foliage as it makes its transition into fall and winter
during the lovely autumn months. Then, hit the slopes for great cross-country skiing or enjoy a sleigh ride
through the snow. Once spring arrives and the warmth of summer returns to Morgantown, you’ll realize that
the excitement and fun of the West Virginian outdoors never wanes.
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