Top Date Night Activities in Morgantown

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Looking for date night ideas in Morgantown? In this blog post, we’ve compiled some of the best date night ideas in Morgantown, whether you’re in the mood for outdoor adventures, creative pursuits, or just a fun night out.

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1. Hike at Coopers Rock State Forest
2. Shoot Some Pool at The Metropolitan Billiard Parlor
3. Get Creative at the Wow! Factory
4. Enjoy Wine at Forks of Cheat Winery
5. Enjoy Some Brews at One of Morgantown’s Breweries
6. Go Bowling
7. Go Mini Golfing
8. Go Axe Throwing
9. West Virginia Black Bears Game
10. Play Arcade Games at Levels Arcade
11. Try Escaping at the Escape Room
12. Zip Line with Adventure WVU
13. Trivia Nights
14. Date Night Restaurants in Morgantown
15. Plan Your Trip to Morgantown
15.1. Where to Stay in Morgantown
15.2. Where to Eat in Morgantown
16. Morgantown FAQs
17. Learn More about Visiting West Virginia

Hike at Coopers Rock State Forest

Hiking at Cooper’s Rock State Forest is a great date idea if you’re both a fan of the outdoors! This state forest features fantastic scenic overlooks and hiking. Consider hiking the Raven Rock Trail or visiting the main overlook for the best views! Check out our post to learn more about visiting Coopers Rock State Forest. 

Shoot Some Pool at The Metropolitan Billiard Parlor

The Metropolitan Billiard Parlor is the only pool hall in Morgantown! Featuring 12 pool tables, a small bar, and ample space for playing board games and hanging out on a date night, it’s a great spot to shoot some pool.

Get Creative at the Wow! Factory

If you want to get creative on a date night in Morgantown, head to the Wow! Factory in Star City. This paint-your-own pottery studio offers walk-in activities, artist-led classes, and other artsy events. The Wow! Factory isn’t just for pottery either; you can paint on canvas and learn glass fusing. Check out their website for upcoming events!

Enjoy Wine at Forks of Cheat Winery

The Forks of Cheat Winery is the only winery in Morgantown! This small winery features over a dozen wines ranging in flavors from fruity to sweet to bold reds.

Enjoy Some Brews at One of Morgantown’s Breweries

Morgantown is home to several local breweries, including Chestnut Brew Works, Mountain State Brewing Company, Short Story Brewing, or Morgantown Brewing Company.  If you’re a beer lover, make sure to check out their offerings and see what’s on tap.

Go Bowling

If you’re looking for an indoor date night activity, bowling is always a fun option. Morgantown has two bowling alleysMorgantown has two bowling alleys, one on campus at WVU and the other at Suburban Lanes.

Go Mini Golfing

Mountaineer Mini Golf is a fun choice for a seasonal date night in Morgantown! Mountaineer Mini Golf offers both a mini golf and chip and putt course. We got their season pass one summer and enjoyed the unlimited golf! We also enjoyed attempting to get a hole-in-one on the last hole since the award was a year of free golf. Coal Country Mini Golf in nearby Fairmont is another great option for mini golf near Morgantown.

Go Axe Throwing

Mountainman Axe Throwing is Morgantown’s only axe-throwing location, and as a bonus, it offers a smash room. So, get your axes or baseball bats ready for destruction! Mountainman Axe Throwing sells drinks and allows you to bring your own food, which is perfect for a date night idea in Morgantown.

West Virginia Black Bears Game

If you’re looking for a sports-related date night activity, going to a West Virginia Black Bears game is a great option! The West Virginia Black Bears are an MLB Draft League team. Games are affordable, and the team hosts themed nights and giveaways throughout the season! 

Play Arcade Games at Levels Arcade

Level’s Arcade is an awesome date night spot for playing arcade games and enjoying one of the 48 beers on tap! Level’s also serves up bar fare snacks.

Try Escaping at the Escape Room

If you’re looking for a double-date night activity, an Escape Room is a great option. Morgantown has two escape rooms, the Morgantown Escape Room and Xscape! Each location offers themed rooms with rotating challenges so you can always go back and get a different challenge!

Zip Line with Adventure WVU

If you’re feeling adventurous for a date in Morgantown, consider going zip-lining at Adventure WVU.

Trivia Nights

Several bars in Morgantown host trivia nights, which are a great date night option if you’re looking to double date or go with a group. Check out the Team Trivia website for the latest information on trivia locations and dates.

Date Night Restaurants in Morgantown

Enjoying a good meal is a great way to round out a date night in Morgantown so here are some of our favorite restaurants in Morgantown for any date night vibe:

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Where to Eat in Morgantown

Morgantown FAQs

Morgantown is best accessed by driving! Morgantown is located just 1.5 hours south of Pittsburgh.

Absolutely! Morgantown is a great place to visit because it’s a rural college town. The town gets the best of being surrounded by students, local businesses, delicious restaurants, and awesome placess to hike.

No! Morgantown is very affordable to visit. Food and drinks are reasonably priced and hotels are affordable. Hotel prices increase when there are major events at the University.

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