WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD
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Mountaineer Country, WV is home to a handful of unique places each with a story to tell.
Community, culture, and retail areas showcase our authenticity. Our tree-lined downtowns, historic landmarks, and friendly folks collectively create an authentic Mountaineer Country experience.
Relax, explore, and find your Mountaineer Spirit.
Morgantown
The Heart of Mountaineer Country
Morgantown blends college spirit with small-town traditions. Fiercely local, eclectic and charming, downtown Morgantown, home to West Virginia University, is well worth the visit. Local love for the arts has grown into artisan markets and city beautification through painted murals and sculpture. Visitors and locals alike flock to this much-loved area to sample the locally sourced cuisine. Just outside the city are community gardens, walking trails, and the recreational crown jewel, Mylan Park.
Kingwood
Folksy and Charming Small Town
Exploring this Appalachian community feels like discovering one of Mountaineer Country’s best-kept secrets. Vast stretches of land allow for local farms, big and small. Outdoor adventure is minutes away in all directions, from whitewater rafting and kayaking to mountain biking and hiking. Just down the road you’ll find Historic Arthurdale Heritage, a New Deal community, where you can soak in some culture. Stray off the path slightly and you’ll find local breweries and friendly faces.
Grafton
A Longstanding Downtown Neighborhood
Tucked in the southern side of Mountaineer Country, the town of Grafton is best known for its easy-going residents, trendy shops, and off-the-beaten-path restaurants. Families flock to nearby Tygart Lake State Park, especially during summer months when the large inflatables dot the lake. The terraced grounds of Grafton National Cemetery contain the burials of United States veterans of every conflict from the Civil War to Vietnam.
Plan YOUR NEXT MOUNTAINEER COUNTRY VISIT
Are you ready for a WILD! adventure? Plan your trip to North Central West Virginia, where fun and educational activities await visitors of all ages. Enjoy local parks and playgrounds or dive into indoor attractions. Build your own itinerary, use one of our special interest day trips, or take a check-in challenge. You can also share your itinerary with friends. Save money during your visit with valuable discount coupons built into the app.
Plan your trip to Mountaineer Country today using the VMCCVB Trip Planner App, available for free in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Browse the area’s local hotels, gear shops, restaurants and scenic overlooks to create your perfect wilderness excursion.
And because we all know that every good trip has a story, we invite you to share your outdoor adventure story with us! Share pictures from your Mountaineer Country adventure with us by using #VisitMountaineerCountry and #MountaineerCountryYes on your social media posts!
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