Go Downtown.
Discover the heart of Morgantown! Whether you’re a foodie, a shopper or simply looking for entertainment, Downtown Morgantown offers an unforgettable experience for residents and visitors alike.
Shop & Play Downtown.
Historic Walking Tour
Step back in time with the Morgantown Historic Walking Tour. Discover the charming stories etched into our historic buildings and streets in the heart of our city.
Downtown Mural Walk
Explore downtown through vibrant artwork in our historic environment, each telling a unique story and adding a splash of color to our streets.
“Looking Up” Scavenger Hunt
Explore Morgantown by searching for unique architectural details and hidden gems downtown, encouraging you to look beyond street level and discover why things are “looking up.”
Rooted and Rising: Self-Guided Tour
Directions & Parking.
Navigating Downtown Morgantown is a breeze with multiple parking options, designed for your convenience. 2,202 parking spaces are located downtown within walking distance of stores, restaurants and services. Choose from four strategically located parking garages offering real-time parking availability and ample covered spaces. For shorter visits, utilize 9 convenient surface lots and on-street metered parking, easily managed through user-friendly mobile apps or traditional payment methods.
Rest assured, whether you’re here for a quick errand, a delightful meal or an evening of entertainment, finding the perfect parking spot in downtown Morgantown is effortlessly integrated into your experience. For more information, visit Morgantown Parking Authority.
Outdoor Recreation.
Parks & Trails
Hazel Ruby McQuain Park & Amphitheater
Caperton Trail
Decker's Creek Trail
Waterfront Web Park & Playground
River Access
Morgantown Marina
Walnut Street Landing
Upper Monongahela River Water Trail
Outdoor Equipment Rentals
Morgantown Adventure Outfitters
Morgantown Mile Social District (PODA).
[Press Release]: City of Morgantown Opens Applications for Private Outdoor Designated Area (PODA) Permits
As of April 15, the City of Morgantown has opened applications for its Private Outdoor Designated Area (PODA) program.
What are the benefits of having a PODA in Morgantown?
Having a PODA has the potential to:
- Increase visitors to restaurants and bars;
- Increase the time visitors spend in the area;
- Increase retail sales; and
- Adds to the unique visitor experience. Additional benefits to the PODA also include encouraging people to move about the PODA area. Rather than sitting inside, people strolling the business district adds a sense of a more vibrant community. It also affords an opportunity to explore other businesses and lends itself to planned events.
About Private Outdoor Designated Area (PODA) – The Morgantown Mile
Learn about PODA operating hours, boundary, rules & regulations, and how to become a PODA-licensed business.
Have a ABCA Class A license?
Effective May 1, all Class A licensees (any bar, restaurant, or other place where beer, wine, or liquor can be consumed on premises) are eligible to become a PODA-licensed business. There are FIVE steps to become a PODA-licensed business. A direct link to the Application provided for your convenience. For more information about the rule, visit here and here.
For Merchants: Will PODA beverages be allowed in your establishment?
If you have a merchant establishment and do not serve alcohol, you can register and apply for a window decal. With your decal you can communicate to potential customers whether or not PODA beverages are allowed in your establishment.
