The City of Grafton, WV
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The city of Grafton is located in the state of West Virginia and has a population of 5,381 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Grafton is Morgantown, approximately 20 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Grafton, including Mountain Creek Restaurant & Lounge, Grafton Hometown Pizza, Burger King, Mcdonald's - Store and Subway Sandwiches & Salads. For a larger selection of Grafton restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Grafton Museums, Golf Courses, Botanical Gardens and/or Arenas, including the Apple Valley Country Club, Prickett's Fort State Park, International Mother's Day Shrine, Monongalia Arts Center and Lakeview Resort (Lakeview Course at Lakeview Resort). For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Grafton please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 4 airports are located in or near Grafton:
- Blacksburg Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB)
- Clarksburg North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB)
- Elkins Randolph County Airport (EKN)
- Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)
Grafton, West Virginia Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Grafton
In the month of December, Grafton experiences an average high temperature of 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 25 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.38 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Grafton with daytime temperatures averaging 80 degrees in the summer, and 41 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Grafton to receive an average of 3.26 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.2 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 107 degrees in the summer and as low as -21 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Grafton should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 64 degrees, and nighttime lows of 41.
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Grafton, West Virginia Attractions
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Jackson's Mill - Weston, Jackson's Mill was a grist mill in West Virginia. The center of the Jackson estate stood in the peninsula formed by the confluence of Freeman's Creek and the West Fork River. Edward Jackson built a home on a prominent knoll 100 yards from the West Fork, a two-story frontier-style log structure 40 feet by 20. On the other side of the river, he built a sawmill and grist mill in 1808.
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Lakeview Resort (Lakeview Course at Lakeview Resort) - Morgantown, The Lakeview Resort is a 36 hole resort golf course in Monongalia County West Virginia. Built in 1954, this Morgantown course designed by James Harrison & Ferdinand Garbin is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 304-594-2011. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 1 Lakeview Dr, Morgantown, WV 26508
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Links Course at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort - Farmington, The Links Course at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is a 36 hole resort golf course in Fayette County Pennsylvania. Built in 1978, this Farmington course designed by Willard Rockwell is open apr 1 to oct 31. For tee time information call the pro shop at 724-329-6111. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: Route 40 E, Farmington, PA 15437
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Monongalia Arts Center - Morgantown, The Monongalia Arts Center, or MAC, is located in Morgantown, West Virginia near the campus of West Virginia University. The MAC opened to the public in 1978 as a non-profit arts and culture center, which it remains today. The MAC’s mission is "to provide a home for the arts where the work of visual and performing artists is showcased and interest in the arts is nurtured through ongoing educational programs.
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Mountaineer Golf & Country Club - Morgantown, The Mountaineer Golf & Country Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Monongalia County West Virginia. Built in 1979, this Morgantown course is open mar 1 to dec 31. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 304-328-5520. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Route 19 N, Morgantown, WV 26505
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Paradise Lake Golf Course - Morgantown, The Paradise Lake Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Monongalia County West Virginia. is open mar 1 to dec 1. Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 304-291-0827. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Route 9, Morgantown, WV 26505
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Prickett's Fort State Park - Fairmont, Prickett's Fort State Park is a 22-acre West Virginia state park north of Fairmont, near the confluence of Prickett's Creek and the Monongahela River, and two miles from Interstate 79. The park features a reconstructed refuge fort and commemorates life on the Virginia frontier during the late 18th century.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS - Elkins, Take a magical journey to the North Pole on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ November 7 - December 15 2013, in Elkins, WV.
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Watters Smith Memorial State Park - Lost Creek, Watters Smith Memorial State Park is a 532-acre historical park with a pioneer homestead and museum that is situated in Harrison County, West Virginia. The homestead, rising above Duck Creek, is a memorial to settler Watters Smith, who was born in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1767, and moved to Harrison County in what was then Virginia, in 1796, with his wife Elizabeth Davisson Smith. A log cabin similar to the original was moved and reconstructed on the park, together with farm buildings typical of early 19th century settlement.
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WVU Coliseum - West Virginia University - Morgantown, The WVU Coliseum is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose arena which is located in the Evansdale campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. The circular arena features a poured concrete roof. The arena, which opened in 1970, is home to the WVU Mountaineers men's and women's basketball teams, men's wrestling, as well as WVU's women's teams in volleyball and gymnastics. The arena has nearly 100 offices, 13 lecture and seminar rooms, a dance studio, safety lab, racquetball and squash courts, Jerry West Mountaineer Room.
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Grafton, West Virginia Hotels
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Grafton, West Virginia Restaurants
This is a list of Grafton Fast Food Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out, Pizza Restaurants and Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops. Happy Dining!
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