Super fun and rowdy crowd at times, but all the makings of a fun experience on game day for visiting and local fans.

From Charleston, WV

• Follow I-79 North and continue to Morgantown, WV.
• Take the Star City/West Virginia University exit to get off of I79 (Exit 155).
• From the exit ramp, turn right.
• Follow the road as it merges with US19 / WV Route 7. Cross the Star City bridge which crosses the Monongahela River.
• Go through the first light after the bridge and drive up the hill.
• At the second stop light turn left (the WVU Coliseum will be on your right). Turn left onto Patteson Drive. * Continue through the stoplights to the intersection of University Avenue and Patteson.
• Continue to follow when Patterson turns to the left in a curve onto VanVoorhis.
• At the stoplight at the HealthSouth Mountainview Rehabilitation Hospital, turn right. At the second stoplight you will see the stadium to your right.

From the Columbus, OH Area

• Take I-70 East to Washington, PA. In Washington, PA, watch for signs to I-79.
• In Washington, PA, take I-79 South toward Waynesburg, PA and on to Morgantown, WV.
• Stay on I-79 South into West Virginia.
• Take the Star City/West Virginia University exit to get off of I79 (Exit 155).
• From the exit ramp, turn left.
• Follow the road, passing through the light, as it merges with US19 / WV Route 7. Cross the Star City bridge which crosses the Monongahela River.
• Go through the first light after the bridge and drive up the hill.
• At the second stop light turn left (the WVU Coliseum will be on your right). Turn left onto Patteson Drive. * Continue through the stoplights to the intersection of University Avenue and Patteson.
• Continue to follow when Patterson turns to the left in a curve onto VanVoorhis.
• At the stoplight at the HealthSouth Mountainview Rehabilitation Hospital, turn right. At the second stoplight you will see the stadium to your right.

From New York City

• Take the Lincoln Tunnel, exiting New York City, and pick up I-78 West.
• Follow I-78 West until you see signs for I-81 South just outside of Harrisburg, PA.
• Pick up I-81 South and follow it to I-70 West in Hagerstown, MD.
• Follow I-70 West until you see signs for I-68 West outside of Hancock, MD.
• Stay on I-68.
• Take the Pierpont exit off of I68.
• From the exit ramp turn right.
• At the base of the four-lane road is a stop light, get in the left turning lane.
• Travel up the hill to the next stop light. Go straight through this stop light. The Morgantown Airport will be on your left at this stop light.
• Drive through the Mileground to the next stop light where you will turn right. This will be Hwy 705.
• Travel on 705 through two stop lights. At the third stoplight, turn left onto Don Nehlen Blvd. which runs into Willowdale Rd. The stadium is in front of you.

From Pittsburgh, PA

• Pick up I-79 South and follow to Washington, PA, Waynesburg, PA, and on to Morgantown, WV.
• Stay on I-79 South into West Virginia.
• Take I-70 East to Washington, PA. In Washington, PA, watch for signs to I-79.
• In Washington, PA, take I-79 South toward Waynesburg, PA and on to Morgantown, WV.
• Take the Star City/West Virginia University exit to get off of I79 (Exit 155).
• From the exit ramp, turn left.
• Follow the road, passing through the light, as it merges with US19 / WV Route 7. Cross the Star City bridge which crosses the Monongahela River.
• Go through the first light after the bridge and drive up the hill. At the second stop light turn left (the WVU * Coliseum will be on your right). Turn left onto Patteson Drive. Continue through the stoplights to the intersection of University Avenue and Patteson.
• Continue to follow when Patterson turns to the left in a curve onto VanVoorhis.
• At the stoplight at the HealthSouth Mountainview Rehabilitation Hospital, turn right. At the second stoplight you will see the stadium to your right.

From the Washington, D. C., and Northern Virginia Area

• Take the Capital Beltway to I-270 North
• From I-270 North look for I-70 West outside of Frederick, MD.
• Take I-70 West until you see signs for I-68 West outside of Hancock, MD.
• Stay on I-68.
• Take the Pierpont exit off of I68.
• From the exit ramp, turn left if you came from I68-East or turn right if you came from I68-West.
• At the base of the four-lane road is a stop light, get in the left turning lane.
• Travel up the hill to the next stop light. Go straight through this stop light. The Morgantown Airport will be on your left at this stop light.
• Drive through the Mileground to the next stop light where you will turn right. This will be Hwy 705.
• Travel on 705 through two stop lights. At the third stoplight, turn left onto Don Nehlen Blvd. which runs into Willowdale Rd. The stadium is in front of you.

From the Roanoke, VA Area

• Pick up I-81 North toward Lexington, VA. Near Lexington, watch for signs to I-64.
• Take I-64 West toward Lewisburg, WV and on to Beckley, WV.
• Just East of Beckley, watch for signs to Route 19.
• Follow Route 19 North toward Summersville, WV. Stay on Route 19 North until it intersects with I-79.
• Take I-79 North toward Clarksburg, WV, and onto Morgantown, WV.
• Stay on I-79 North.
• Take the Star City/West Virginia University exit to get off of I79 (Exit 155).
• From the exit ramp, turn right.
• Follow the road, passing through the light, as it merges with US19 / WV Route 7. Cross the Star City bridge which crosses the Monongahela River.
• Go through the first light after the bridge and drive up the hill.
• At the second stop light left right (the WVU Coliseum will be on your right). Turn left onto Patteson Drive. * Continue through the stoplights to the intersection of University Avenue and Patteson.
• Continue to follow when Patteson turns to the left in a curve onto VanVoorhis.
• At the stoplight at the HealthSouth Mountainview Rehabilitation Hospital, turn right. At the second stoplight you will see the stadium to your right.

There is free parking at the WVU Coluseum, but you must arrrive early. Shuttle bus service is available from there. Also, park along Rt 705 coming from I-68, or lots along Willowdale Rd, and VanVorhees. There is actually a large number of areas around the stadium to find parking. Most of the time you will need to arrive several hours before the game. Prices are $10 -$50. View Parking Map

Almost all restaurants and pubs close to campus are going to be packed to the brim on a football weekend...so so enjoy the scene and have patience.

If you want to go somewhere not to far from the stadium that is a traditional haunt of WVU students/alums...I would suggest....Crockett's Lodge

The Boston Beanery II near intersection of Patteson Dr. and University Dr. has a varied menu, lots of fans and reasonable prices. Expect to have to wait to eat. A few blocks north of the Wharf District in downtown is West Virginia Brewing Company. Morgantown's only brewpub is located at 1291 University Avenue phone(304) 296-BREW It features live entertainment five days per week. A comprehensive list of bars is here. One final website gives you some great options for food and drink and shows you where the bar specials are and menus for lots of restaurants.

SPORTS BARS:

Kegler's is a sports bar near the campus, Buffalo Wild Wings is known for their duh, wings, and also lots of TVs carrying all the college football games. Finally, Damon's , on Hwy 705 about 1 1/2 miles from the stadium, is known for their ribs as well as their full offerings of sports programming. Not really a sports bar, Firkin Pub offers you a British Pub environment along with darts and pool. The Firkin Pub is just north of the stadium on Van Voorhis Rd. The Wings are reported to be good.

Like most small towns it will be next to impossible to find a room if you look a week out. If you are a fan of historic, restored hotels Morgantown has the Clarion Hotel Morgan. It is within walking distance of the PRT.

The Hampton Inn is very close to the stadium and might be a good option if you get lucky with a reservation. The Residence Inn by Marriott opened in 2006 and is also very close to the stadium but it sells out quickly.

And a newly renamed 16 story Waterfront Place Hotel (nee Radisson) has opened in the Wharf District downtown. Your best resource is to use the local visitors' guide. Last resort if you strike out, try looking for some "Mom and Pop" Motels near Morgantown.

Rafting

White Water Rafting on The Gauley
Morgantown is revitalizing an old area of their town into the "Wharf District". You can see the orientation of the Wharf District to downtown Morgantown here.

Golf

There are some great courses in West Virginia, including the Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport (about 30 mins south--rated the top course in West Virginia and one of the top 100 golf courses in the US by Golf Digest) and the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs. Note that White Sulfar Springs is 3 1/2 hours south of Morgantown near Exit 181 off I-64. Lucky for all of us--a very nice course with lodging is located in Morgantown. The Lakeview Resort might just be the perfect solution for a golf and football getaway.

Shopping

Morgantown has University Towne Center which has a typical assortment of big box retailers and trendy shops found in newer suburbs around most cities. It is located next to Star City/Osage--Exit 155 I-79 on Highway 19. Morgantown Mall is located across I-79 from University Towne Center. It looks to have a nice selection of retailers. If you are in search of chain restaurants you can find them in this area.