North Central West Virginia
Get out your gold and blue — this is Mountaineer Country . The home of West Virginia University ( WVU ), which borders Pennsylvania and Maryland , this region of the Mountain State is defined by the Mountaineers . And why shouldn ’ t it be ? WVU has paved the way for successful hospital systems , numerous educational and career programs and groundbreaking research while exemplifying Mountaineer and West Virginia values with its land-grand institution status .
In North Central West Virginia , you can find the Grafton National Cemetery , Monongahela River and Whitmore Park and Trails and explore the cities of Bridgeport , Clarksburg , Fairmont and Morgantown . North Central West Virginia is perfect for outdoor lovers . With a high elevation and mountainous terrain , hikers , mountain bikers , kayakers and all-around adventurers can spend time outside and experience the beauty of the region .
This area boasts the second highest population growth of the Mountain State and is one of the most prosperous economic regions in West Virginia . According to research completed through WVU ’ s College of Business and Economics ’ 2017-2021 economic outlook study , Monongalia County has shown the most growth within its four-county area . It is also projected to produce the highest job growth of the region . North Central West Virginia has a population of more than 263,000 , and that population is younger and more highly educated than other areas of the state . WVU ’ s impact on North Central West Virginia , and the state as a whole , is hard to measure . However , $ 1.4 trillion is the estimated economic impact of WVU on North Central West Virginia . With 14 regional partner hospitals , WVU offers an extensive health care network and ample job opportunities .
THINGS TO DO
Watch the Mountaineers run out of the tunnel at Milan Puskar Stadium , visit the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park , take in a show at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center or take a walk through the West Virginia Botanical Garden . Engulf yourself in history at the Anna Jarvis Birthplace Museum , where you can learn about the beginnings of Mother ’ s Day . Take in the view at Blackwater Falls State Park , Stonewall Resort State Park and Canaan Valley Resort , perfect for skiers , hikers and golfers .
Pittsburgh , PA 1 HOUR
Photo by James Crim Photography .
Photo by Stonewall Resort .
Baltimore , MD 3.5 HOURS
Washington , D . C . 3 HOURS
Photo by Canaan Valley Resort .
Photo by Dan Friend .
Harrisonburg , VA 2.5 HOURS
CITIES :
Elkins , Bridgeport , Clarksburg , Fairmont , Morgantown , Buckhannon & Flatwoods
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