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Best Ways to Celebrate Friendsgiving

You and your friend group are so close, they are practically family to you. That is why youre not only celebrating Thanksgiving this week, youre celebrating Friendsgiving. Lucky for you, Morgantown has plenty of places for you to go and celebrate if you choose to go out. Check out the best Friendsgiving activities, and get to celebrating! Leftovers Theres almost always leftovers after turkey day. Get together with all of your friends and share your leftovers with each other. You can relax and have a movie marathon while you feast again, or do something a little different, like trying to make a new creation like a Thanksgiving pizza ! Ice Skating Part of Thanksgiving is enjoying the season. If you want to do something active this Friendsgiving, try getting the gang together and going ice skating! The Morgantown Ice Arena is the perfect place for you and your friends to burn off some of that Thanksgiving feast! Movies If you want to do something relaxing with your friends this holiday but dont want to stay home, try going to the movies. Theres plenty of new movies playing in Morgantown . Check out Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 if youre looking to see some action, or the Night Before if you and your friends are more into comedies. Bars Friendsgiving is a time of celebration! If you and your friends like to go out and enjoy a drink or two, there are plenty of places to accommodate you with great food and drink specials. The Back Door Bar and Tavern has a happy hour buffet at 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Friday and offers $3.00 margaritas. The buffet is all you can eat, and includes items such as pizza, wings, meatballs, pasta salad, and veggies. This is the perfect place to head if youre tired of eating traditional Thanksgiving food, but still want to feast again with your friends. Whether you choose to stay in for Friendsgiving, or head out on the town, youre sure to have a great time celebrating with your friends. Do you have anything unique planned this Friendsgiving? Share with us what you and your friends plan to do over this holiday break!

Best Restaurants Walking Distance from Pierpont Place

(Photo courtesy of http://bit.ly/20XrCVT) One of the best parts of living in a college town is being within walking distance of so many different places - this is especially convenient if you dont own a car. For instance, there are plenty of delicious restaurants that are only a short walk from your home at Pierpont Place . Next time youre craving something tasty, check out these restaurants that are only a short distance by foot! Ogawa Japanese Restaurant Ogawa Japanese Restaurant is the best place for any sushi lover! It also doesnt hurt that it is only a two-minute walk from Pierpont Place. They serve fresh sushi, in a great atmosphere. People rave that this is the best place for sushi in Morgantown. Pair that with the short commute, and youre sure to be pleased when stopping by for a bite. Pizza Als Pizza Als is under a five-minute walk and is adored by anyone who knows the Morgantown restaurant scene. Many would argue it is the best pizza in town. Stop in and youll be served good-sized portions at very reasonable prices, which means more bang for your buck! The Boston Beanery The Boston Beanery is tavern style and serves traditional bar food. Less than a 10-minute walk away makes it the perfect place to grab a drink and indulge in some pub food. Keep an eye out for when they have specials such as dollar drafts and all you can eat wings. Tudors Biscuit World Tudors Biscuit World has, you guessed it, incredible, buttery, flakey biscuits that are made from scratch. The perfect breakfast location dilemma has been solved. A simple 10-minute walk will have you full and satisfied every morning you need a good breakfast to start off your day. You dont need a car to eat well in Morgantown. Visit these locations next time you want a prepared meal that will make you full and satisfied. No matter what you are craving, youre sure to find something that hits the spot at one of these restaurants that are only a stones throw away from your home at Pierpont Place! Do you walk to any other restaurants nearby? Share your favorites that didnt make the list with us!

Best Places for Vegan Options in Morgantown

(Photo courtesy of http://bit.ly/20H6frT) November is World Vegan Month! To celebrate, weve compiled a list of the best places to enjoy vegan options in Morgantown. You dont have to be vegan to partake in these delicious vegan options. Check out these places when you want to try something new and to enjoy a healthy meal in Morgantown! Taco Bell When you think of Taco Bell , vegan-friendly probably doesnt come to mind. However, the fast-food restaurant has made it a lot easier for people to order delicious vegan meals! Next time you are in a rush and need a quick, convenient meal, make Taco Bell your choice during this World Vegan Month. You can order a customized burrito and never feel like youre missing out on a thing! Qdoba Mexican Grill Another Mexican restaurant that can cater to vegan needs is Qdoba Mexican Grill. Not only is the food delicious, but several of the ingredients are vegan options , with plenty of choices such as their black bean corn salsa. Another great perk is that it is less than a 10-minute walk away from your home at Pierpont Place . Pita Pit Burritos are not the only delicious way to order a hearty vegan meal. Pita Pit lets you build your own pita wrap, which means you can stuff it full of veggies, hummus, and black beans without missing a beat. This online tool allows you to build your own pita. Select the vegan option in the drop down box and it will blackout any menu items that arent vegan. Venerable Bean Bakery This local spot will save the day the next time you crave sweets! The Venerable Bean Bakery offers the tastiest sweet treats that you wouldnt even know were vegan! It is also exclusively vegan, which means you dont have to analyze the menu before stopping in. Also, anyone who needs gluten-free options will make this their new favorite place! They offer plenty of fresh, gluten-free options. Whether you are strictly vegan, or just simply always up for trying new things, these places in Morgantown are sure to help you celebrate World Vegan Month the right way. From fast-food, to local shops, theres plenty to taste this month. Do you have a favorite vegan restaurant that we left off of our list? Share it with us and let us know what your favorite thing is when you eat vegan!

Best Places to Hear Live Music in Morgantown

(Photo courtesy of http://bit.ly/1LVNPNt) Live music can turn a good bar into a great bar. Live music contributes so much to the atmosphere of any bar, but only if its good performances. Dont miss your chance to hear great live music in Morgantown. Check out these places to hear all different kinds of music and find your new go-to bar for the best live music. Black Bear Burritos As you can tell from the name, Black Bear Burritos is the perfect place for anyone who wants to indulge in an incredible burrito. What you cant tell from the name is that it has amazing live music in the evenings. Another bonus is that it is West Virginia University Alumni owned. They have a variety of acts for you to enjoy this November. Blue Moose The Blue Moose is the perfect place for any coffee fanatic. They also have live music several times a week. Their acts range from local, regional, and national performers and feature many different genres. Morgantown Brewing Company Morgantown Brewing Company is a great place to hear live music on the weekends. You can relax and sway to the beat while you enjoy some of their delectable food and sip some home brews. Weather permitting, the deck area will be open. 123 123 is one of the best places to hear live music in Morgantown. Dont miss out on their Acoustic Open Mic nights every Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. to hear great unknown talent or to put yourself out there if you love to perform. Finding the best places for live music can be a journey. Great live music can increase the enjoyability of any bar atmosphere, but the door swings both ways. Make sure you check out these live music spots in Morgantown so you can stop searching, and start enjoying the best live music atmosphere. Do you have any other favorite places to hear live music? Link back to them on our page to share with your neighbors at Pierpont Place !

Live Easy at Pierpont Place

Going to college is a rough journey: classes, tests, groups, sports, staying healthy. There are so many things to worry about! You dont want the place youre living to be another thing on top of the pile. Living at Pierpont Place Apartments takes away the stress. You can live in comfort knowing that you have a great apartment to come home to every day! Pierpont Place is within walking distance to campus. Never worry about missing your classes. We also have easy access to PRT (Personal Rapid Transit), so if you are running a little late, you can get there in a flash. Pierpont is also in close proximity to a number of great restaurants and shops. Youll never have to worry about what youre going to have for dinner: there are so many great options! Japanese food? Try Ogawa Sushi or Hibachi Japanese Steak House . Bar food? The Boston Beanery is where youll find that. Need a kick in the butt to get moving in the morning? Starbucks , Dunkin Donuts and Kenyan Cafe are here to help. All of these restaurants and shops are under 5 minutes away and most are within walking distance from Pierpont Place Apartments. Whats around the apartment might be enough to knock your socks off but wait until you hear about the actual apartments. Every resident has access to a 24-hour study lounge and a computer lab for those late night cram sessions. Our state of the art fitness center will help you blow off steam after a long day of classes and tests. To get back that summer glow in December, hop in one of our tanning beds. Our clubhouse has tons of entertainment including a billiards table and a tech center. Sounds like a great place to watch games or have a watch party for your favorite TV shows. Game of Thrones anybody? Youll feel right at home at Pierpont Place, maybe even more comfortable than at home! The apartments themselves are no less than spectacular. With 24-hour maintenance, the moment something breaks, well be on it! Leaky faucet, clogged toilet, wonky blinds; well take care of it. Every 2 or 3 bedroom apartment is newly remodeled and fully furnished. We take the trouble out of trying to lug in all of your furniture. Its already there for you. Each roommate has individual control of their own heat and AC so if your roommate is a polar bear, you can keep your own room toasty warm. Youll feel right at home from the moment you move into Pierpont Place Apartments. We do our best to make sure youre comfortable and we want you to be happy staying with us. Whether youre kicking back watching a game in the clubhouse, letting off steam in the fitness center or lounging in your living room youll enjoy your time here with us at Pierpont Place Apartments.

West Virginia Scenic Road Trips

(Photo courtesy of http://bit.ly/1Lu0Bme) With its abundance of nature and the winding mountain roads, West Virginia is perfect for road trips. Hopping in your car and taking one of these scenic drives will be one of the most relaxing times of your year. Theres plenty to see while you drive and plenty more to stop and explore. To help narrow down which road to travel, heres a list of some of the best scenic drives in West Virginia: Highland Scenic Highway The Highland Scenic Highway is perfect for a Sunday afternoon drive. It is 43 miles through the Monongahela National Forest. The drive might not be long, but theres plenty of opportunities to explore. Theres also 4 great overlook spots of the Allegheny Mountains that will have you staring out for miles. It takes about two hours to get to the Highland Scenic Highway from Morgantown. Route 60 Midland Trail If youre looking to take a little bit of a longer drive with more diverse stops, the Midland Trail is the perfect kind of trip for you. The drive is 180 miles, and you can see plenty of gorgeous waterfalls during the drive. There are many incredible places to stop along the way to learn about pioneer history, enjoy local arts and crafts, or get a bite to eat. It takes about two hours to get to the Midland Trail from your home at Pierpont Place. Route 32 through Canaan Valley Anyone who enjoys the thrill of twisting and turning through winding roads needs to take the journey of Route 32 through Canaan Valley. The drive goes from Harmon to Thomas and is 20 miles. Youll be taken through Canaan Valley State Park, Blackwater Falls State Park, and the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. If you love quirky small towns, make stops in Thomas and Davis! Coal Heritage Trail History buffs need to drive the Coal Heritage Trail. Some of the sites you can see include, reconstructed mines and railway stations and towns. Another fascination on the trail is to take a tour of an underground mine! On the way to these sites is, of course, wonderful scenery that would make even a person who prefers the indoors want to go along for the ride. Road trips are the best way to relax after a hard week of classes. Dont miss out on these scenic trails when they are only a couple hours away from Morgantown.