Residents generally view the Cheat Lake school as a strong option compared to other local schools. (Reddit, Reddit)
The area offers schools, cafes, and a local bar. (Reddit, Reddit)
“Novichenks is a townie bar out in cheat lake” (a resident)
Who tends to love Cheat Lake, WV
Outdoor recreation fans: Cheat Lake offers kayaking, boat rentals, swimming holes, and nearby Coopers Rock for hiking and biking.
Remote workers and cafe goers: There are good spots like Almost Heaven Desserts and several cafes to sit and work or relax.
People wanting calm over campus life: Residents describe the area as calm and a good escape from the college scene for those with income.
Food and coffee
Almost Heaven Desserts in Cheat Lake is a nice spot to sit and get work done. Cheat Lake, Almost Heaven Desserts is a really nice place to do work.(Reddit)
One resident lists Table 9, Mountain State Brewing, and Oliverio's as options, noting Lake House in Cheat Lake sits right on the lake with a nice deck. Lake House in Cheat Lake is right on the lake with a nice deck(Reddit)
One resident suggests Dockside or Backyard BBQ on the Cheat Lake side of town, and Zeke's and Blue Moose for a cozy cafe. Try Zeke's and Blue Moose for a cozy cafe(Reddit)
One resident recommends Gray Fox in Cheat Lake and names Madeleine Marie's as the gold standard for Morgantown, also praising Yama, La Tapatia, and Mario's. Gray Fox in Cheat Lake. Madeleine Marie's is the gold standard for Morgantown(Reddit)
Nightlife and social
One resident said Novichenks is a townie bar out in Cheat Lake. Novichenks is a townie bar out in cheat lake,(Reddit)
Community feel
One resident describes Cheat Lake as expensive and gated with a mixed feel, combining old farmhouses with new houses despite a good social reputation. gated community, Cheat Lake: totally mixed. Good social reputation, but old farmhouses mixed with new houses(Reddit)
One resident says Cheat Lake is a good place for those with income to avoid the college scene and is close to Coopers Rocks and the lake. cheat lake is an excellent place to avoid the college scene(Reddit)
One resident likes living in the Cheat Lake area of Morgantown near Coopers Rock for mountain biking and hiking. live in the cheat lake area of morgantown and have coopers rock 15 minutes away(Reddit)
One resident describes the Cheat Lake side of town as more calm compared to living in town. The cheat lake side of town is more calm(Reddit)
Shopping and errands
One resident noted there is no supermarket in Cheat Lake, with Price Cutter being the closest option, though the Morgantown Farmers Market visits every other Saturday. every other Saturday 10am-noon. supermarket in Cheat Lake. The next closest is Price Cutter(Reddit)
Pets
One resident takes their dogs to the small sandy beach at Cheat Lake Park, noting it is not the best but the dogs enjoy it. has a little sandy beach we take ours to. Not the best, but our dogs love it(Reddit)
Wish I knew
One resident suggests buying a house around Cheat Lake or outside the city with a large yard for privacy if planning to stay long term. recommend buying a house around cheat lake or outside the city with a large yard to maintain privacy(Reddit)
One resident said Cheat Lake and Suncrest are among the nicer, pricier areas. Cheat Lake and Suncrest are generally the nicest areas but of course are also more expensive(Reddit)
Arts and culture
One resident mentioned that Tropics in Cheat Lake has bands often and that Morgantown Art Party holds shows three to four weekends out of the month. Tropics in Cheat Lake has bands often(Reddit)
Healthcare
One resident suggests choosing a smaller medical practice like Cheat Lake Physicians, which is part of WVU, and notes that location in town may matter. Picking a smaller practice could help. For example, I use Cheat Lake Physicians(Reddit)
Through the year
Summer: Summers in Cheat Lake are humid, warm, and partly cloudy according to climate data.
Winter: Winters are snowy, short, very cold, and mostly cloudy based on area climate records.
What Cheat Lake, WV is known for
Cheat Lake Farmers' Market: Summer market with local produce and crafts
More on Cheat Lake, WV
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