The City of Rachel, WV
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Rachel is a small town in the state of West Virginia. The largest nearby city to Rachel is Morgantown, approximately 19 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Rachel, including Mcdonald's - Store, Dairy Queen, The Pantry Store, T & L Hot Dogs and Subway No 6. For a larger selection of Rachel restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Rachel Museums, Golf Courses, Arenas and/or Botanical Gardens, including the Apple Valley Country Club, Core Arboretum, WVU Coliseum - West Virginia University, Dunkard Valley Golf Course and Prickett's Fort State Park. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Rachel please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 3 airports are located in or near Rachel:
- Blacksburg Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB)
- Clarksburg North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB)
- Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)
Rachel, West Virginia Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Rachel
In the month of December, Rachel 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 Rachel with daytime temperatures averaging 80 degrees in the summer, and 41 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Rachel 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 Rachel 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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Rachel, West Virginia Attractions
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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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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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Nemacolin Castle - , Brownsville, Bowman's Castle, which is also referred to as Nemacolin Castle, was built in present-day Brownsville, Pennsylvania, at the western terminus of the Nemacolin's Trail on the east bank of the Monongahela river. It replaced a wooden trading post built near the site of Fort Burd, the latter built by British colonists during the French and Indian War. Construction on the castle, including addition of a crenellated tower, continued through the Victorian era, when it was considered an engineering marvel.
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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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Prabhupada's Palace of Gold - , New Vrindaban, New Vrindaban is a ISKCON intentional community located in Marshall County near Moundsville, West Virginia. It consists of 500 acres and several building complexes, including the Sri Sri Radha Vrindaban Chandra Temple and the Palace of Gold. New Vrindaban was founded in 1968 by Kirtanananda Swami and Hayagriva Swami. New Vrindaban is named after the Indian city of Vrindavan. It was expelled from ISKCON in 1988, but was readmitted some years later.
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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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Rohanna's Golf Course - , Waynesburg, The Rohanna's Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Greene County Pennsylvania. is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 724-627-6423. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: Route 2, Waynesburg, PA 15370
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Salem Country Club - Salem, The Salem Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Harrison County West Virginia. is open apr 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 304-782-3187. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Patterson Rd, Salem, WV 26426
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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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Rachel, West Virginia Hotels
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Rachel, West Virginia Restaurants
This is a list of Rachel Fast Food Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops, Sandwich Shops, Pizza Restaurants and Buffets Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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