Discover Morgantown
23 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Dorsey's Knob Park
A scenic park with a unique rock formation resembling a giant's fist. It offers panoramic views and is a popular spot for sunset photography.
West Virginia University
Located nearby in Morgantown, WVU offers a mix of modern and historic architecture, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant student life. Its campus is ideal for architectural, landscape, and street photography.
Morgantown Riverfront
Along the Monongahela River, this area provides scenic views and is a popular spot for river walks and sunset photography.
Dorsey’s Knob Park
Offers panoramic views of Morgantown and the surrounding landscape, ideal for landscape and cityscape photography.
Core Arboretum
A beautiful arboretum located on the West Virginia University campus, offering a variety of plant species and peaceful walking trails. Ideal for nature photography and serene outdoor scenes.
Caperton Trail
A scenic trail along the Monongahela River, perfect for capturing river views and surrounding landscapes. It offers a unique perspective on Morgantown's outdoors.
Cheat Lake Trail
This nature trail offers serene landscapes and opportunities for wildlife photography. The trail is surrounded by lush vegetation and scenic views of Cheat Lake.
Morgans Morgan Run Bridge
A picturesque bridge over a scenic river, perfect for landscape photography.
Downtown Morgantown
The historic downtown area offers a mix of architecture, street life, and cultural events. It's a great spot for capturing urban and street photography.
Icicle Tract
Features a mix of natural scenery and unique rock formations, ideal for landscape photography.
View from Core Arboretum
A 45-acre park with diverse plant life, offering opportunities for botanical and nature photography.
Art Museum Of WVU
A modern art museum featuring contemporary art exhibits. Offers opportunities for capturing creative interior and exterior shots.
Fright Farm
A seasonal attraction offering spooky landscapes and props, perfect for capturing creative and thematic shots around Halloween.
Appalachian Gallery
Located in Morgantown, this gallery showcases local art and offers a unique perspective on Appalachian culture. It is suitable for capturing architectural and cultural photography.
Yarn Bomb Room Grafitti
A unique graffiti site featuring colorful yarn installations. Perfect for capturing street art and creative photography.
Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
A riverside park in Morgantown offering scenic views of the Monongahela River and opportunities for landscape and wildlife photography.
Museum of Geology and Natural History
A museum featuring exhibits on geology and natural history, offering opportunities for capturing unique interior and exterior architecture shots.
Seneca Trail
A scenic trail offering opportunities for nature and wildlife photography, with varied landscapes and potential for capturing wildlife.
Graffiti Steel Wool
Vibrant street art featuring innovative use of steel wool as a medium. Ideal for creative and artistic photography.
Pierpont Addition
A historic neighborhood with Victorian homes, offering architectural photography opportunities.
Tug Boat Depot Playground
A unique river-themed playground that offers opportunities for candid child photography and scenic river views. The playground is built with recycled plastic equipment and is close to the Mon River.
The Wow Factory
An entertainment center with a maze of laser lights and arcade games. It provides a unique setting for capturing dynamic, colorful scenes and portraits of people having fun.
Crockett's Lodge
A lodge with a rustic charm that offers opportunities for architectural and interior photography. It's a great spot for capturing cozy moments and woodworking details.