Hi Mountaineers! Attending one on a Saturday in October. Would appreciate any tips on where to stay (as cheaply as possible) and what to see. We’ll have two nights there before heading to another college, so plenty of time to see the sights. D is interested in theater, environmental studies, lacrosse. Any recommendations for sights in town and surrounding area are also appreciated!
Hampton Inn or Hotel Morgan. Eat at Boston Beanery- one downtown on campus and one near Evansdale Campus/Freshman dorms. See the football stadium!! CAC is great if interested in theater. People are soooo nice in Motown.
Thanks much! Can’t wait for the visit!
I assume they set the preview days up on a non-football game weekend. It will be very difficult to get a hotel room near town if not. You will see most of the campus on the tour. Town is relatively small and connected to the campus, so you should be able to explore all of it.
You may want to check out the Cheat Lake area (just a few mile away); it will give you a taste of the outdoor opportunities. There are a ton of them within an hour or two.
Hotel Morgan is a little run down at this point. The Chestnut or Marriott Waterfront (just completely redone) are downtown, but a little more expensive. Several hotels have opened near the Evansdale campus in recent years and most of them should be fine. Ask about discount for being on a college visit, several offer them.
Enjoy.
I graduated from WVU and my daughter is considering attending for Fall 18.