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View from the Top: Where to Celebrate Mountain Day
This year, we celebrate Mountain Day on Saturday, December 11th. It's an opportunity to embrace and reflect on the majesty that mountains bring to our lives, and our real estate agents can't think of a better place to do that than the Morgantown, WV, area.
After all, mountains are in our blood here in West Virginia. It's the only U.S. state that lies entirely within the Appalachian Mountain range, and has the highest average elevation of any state in the East. If you're in West Virginia on Mountain Day this year, be sure to check out one of these amazing mountain hikes that are close enough for a day trip from Morgantown.
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Almost Heaven: All Roads Lead to Mountaineer Country
As Belinda Carlisle sang, heaven is a place on earth, and it's right here in Mountaineer Country. Our real estate agents never tire of visiting these fascinating places in Mountaineer Country as recommended by West Virginia Tourism.
- Seneca Center - 709 Beechurst Ave., Morgantown, WV 26505
Tired of shopping in generic malls and strip centers? Get your shopping fix with a side of local history at Seneca Center, not far from Morgantown homes for sale. A distinctive red water tower greets you on your approach. The building, with its 100-foot glass furnace chimney, dates back to 1898 when Mountaineer Country was home to a thriving glass manufacturing business. Today, the brick-lined walls and wooden floors hold a number of charming boutiques and small businesses. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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Specialty Foods: Pepperoni Rolls Around Morgantown
Thanks to their taste and convenience, pepperoni rolls became a popular lunch for coal miners during the early 20th century. Today, they are an iconic part of West Virginia's culinary culture. Our real estate agents share their favorite bakeries to pick up pepperoni rolls near Morgantown homes for sale.
- Phoenix Bakery - 89 Kingwood St., Morgantown, WV 26501
What's the secret to the pepperoni rolls from Phoenix Bakery? They're baked in a massive brick oven, which does double duty in the evening as a pizza oven. If you can't get enough cheese and pepperoni, be sure to pick up some of their delicious stuffed ciabatta. Varieties include three cheese & garlic and pepperoni & mozzarella. Hours are 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
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Outdoors: Where to Play Disc Golf
Whether you're looking for a family-friendly game or an outlet for your competitive spirit, disc golf is the answer. When our real estate agents want to enjoy some lively fun in the sun, they head to these top disc golf courses around our area.
- Dorsey's Knob Park - 1107 Dorsey Ave., Morgantown, WV 26501
"Location, location, location" is the mantra for real estate, and it can also apply to Dorsey's Knob Park. The 70-acre facility sits just south of downtown, only minutes from Morgantown homes for sale. But the lofty hilltop site, with panoramic views of the Monongahela River and Appalachian Mountains, feels like a whole other world. In addition to a new 18-hole disc golf course, Dorsey's Knob has hiking trails, picnic tables, and an interactive playground. Hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily.
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Cool Off at These Bridgeport & Morgantown Swimming Holes
Those idyllic pictures of kids frolicking in a crystal-clear swimming hole aren't just relics of nostalgia. Cool off old-school style at these beautiful swimming holes near Morgantown suggested by our real estate agents.
- Blue Hole
If there were a Hall of Fame for swimming holes, Blue Hole would be at the head of the list. This picture-perfect spot, located at the junction of the Cheat River and Big Sandy Creek, is a long-time favorite of WVU students and the community around Morgantown homes for sale. Adrenaline junkies can't resist leaping into Blue Hole from atop the 60-foot high Jenkinsburg Bridge. Another draw of Blue Hole is convenient access to some of the best whitewater runs in the Eastern U.S. In 2020, the West Virginia Land Trust bought the 13.5-acre property from private owners, ensuring that the Jenkinsburg Recreation and Natural Area will remain open for public use by future generations.
Bill Porter, Broker
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Morgantown, WV 26508
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