Overview
Morgantown is a town located in west-central Kentucky.
4 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Mar. (climate data from nearby Mammoth Cave National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- OWB Owensboro Daviess County Airport, Owensboro — 44 mi away. Directions
- EVV Evansville Regional Airport, Evansville — 73 mi away. Directions
- BNA Nashville International Airport, Nashville — 76 mi away (major hub). Directions
Morgantown is located off of exit 28 (US 231/KY 79) and exit 29 (KY 70) on Interstate 165 (formerly the William H. Natcher Parkway), almost halfway between Owensboro and Bowling Green. Morgantown can also be accessed from exit 94 off of the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway and heading south on KY 79 from Caneyville, as well as from exit 36 off I-165 and heading south on US 231 near Butler County's northern boundary with Ohio County, where Beaver Dam is located.
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Get in
By plane
- Nashville International Airport (BNA)
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
By car
Morgantown is located off of exit 28 (US 231/KY 79) and exit 29 (KY 70) on Interstate 165 (formerly the William H. Natcher Parkway), almost halfway between Owensboro and Bowling Green. Morgantown can also be accessed from exit 94 off of the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway and heading south on KY 79 from Caneyville, as well as from exit 36 off I-165 and heading south on US 231 near Butler County's northern boundary with Ohio County, where Beaver Dam is located.
Get around
Morgantown is a relatively small town, so getting around should not be much of a problem. Car is the most popular mean of transportation in Morgantown. However, in 2018, MoGoShuttle, a free public transportation system, began service within city limits, expanding to include bicycle rentals in 2019.
Do
- Charles Black City Park - Helm Lane off KY 70 (Veterans Way)
- 1813 Freedom Park
- Green River Museum - 100 North Park Street, Woodbury
Eat
Eat Firehouse Pizza
This pizza place's claim to local fame is "The Chief," a 28-inch pizza with your favorite toppings. Refer to website for more information.
Drink
Morgantown and Butler County used to be dry. The legal sale of alcoholic beverages began locally as a result of a local election in 2016.
Sleep
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Brownsville
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Auburn
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Greenville
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Russellville
City / town · 12 listings · 28 mi away
Mammoth Cave National Park
Park · 19 listings · 30 mi away
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