Morgantown is a lively, compact college city anchored by West Virginia University — walkable downtown, a revived riverfront Wharf with restaurants and breweries, regular live music and sporting events, plus 10+ miles of paved trails for runs and outdoor breaks, so multi‑week stays feel active rather than dull. Affordable housing and a steady stream of weekend events make it easy to settle in between shifts.
For bigger-city options, Pittsburgh — with museums, pro sports and a major airport — is about a 75‑mile drive away.