Amusements

• Coal Country Miniature Golf
  22 Coal Country Lane • Fairmont, WV 26554
  304-366-9300
  Enjoy a day of playing miniature golf with a coal mining theme or try your luck at the batting cages. A snack bar, gift shop, and picnic area are also offered.  more...  map

• Valley Worlds of Fun
  2017 Pleasant Valley Road • Fairmont, WV 26554
  304-366-2500, 877-366-2501
  Valley Worlds of Fun is a family entertainment center dedicated to wholesome fun for kids of all ages. Furthermore, it is a tobacco and alcohol free facility. The center features seven acres of fun including 24 bowling lanes, lasertag, arcade, himalayan, tea cups, bumper cars, twister, whirly bird, inflatable soft play, bumper boats and their newest attraction, the valley freefall. more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

• "Father's Day Church", The
  301 Fairmont Avenue • Fairmont, WV 26554
  304-366-3351
  Central United Methodist Church, also known as "The Father's Day Church", is the descendant church of Williams Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, where the first observance of Father's Day was held on July 5, 1908. more...  map

• Downtown Fairmont Historic District
  Historic Downtown
  304-368-1123
  The Convention and Visitors Bureau offers a Walking Tour brochure for touring this scenic and historic section of town. Many of the buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places.  map

• High Gate Carriage House
  1013 Locust Avenue • Fairmont, WV 26554
  304-363-3547
  This Tudor Revival style carriage house was originally the stables for a coal baron. It and its beautiful grounds have been restored by Friends of High Gate, Inc. Various activities, including weddings, receptions, lectures and art exhibits are held here.   map

• Jacob Prickett, Jr. Log House (circa 1781)
  Route 3, Box 407 • Fairmont, WV 26554
  Montana
  Known as the oldest standing home in Marion County, this log home is open for tours seasonally and also by appointment. "Forgotten Arts and Crafts" workshops, private lessons and demonstrations are scheduled throughout the year.  map

• Levi Shinn Log House (circa 1778)
  Located 10 Miles Southwest
  The first residence in Shinnston, this log home is maintained as a living history project and is open for tours every Wednesday, April through October.

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Barrackville Covered Bridge (circa 1852)
  County Route 21 at the junction of 250/32
  Travel back in time when you see this 148 foot single lane covered bridge that is listed in the National Register of Historic Landmarks.  map

• Jefferson Street High Level Bridge (circa 1921)
  Exit 137 of I-79, Follow 310 North
  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this historic bridge has recently undergone a $23.5 million dollar restoration. Spanning the Monongahela River, rail lines and city streets, this 1,266 foot structure on three graceful arch rings was one of the earliest reinforced concrete arch bridges in the country.  map

• Marion County Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  East Marion Park Entrance
  304-367-5398
  This memorial honors the memory of local county men who died in Vietnam. The six-ton monument is inscribed with the names of those 27 men from Marion County, WV. Also located there is a Huey Helicopter which was actually flown in Vietnam.  map

Libraries & Research Centers

• Marion County Public Library
  312 Monroe Street • Fairmont, WV 26554
  304-366-1210
  Offers a wide selection of informational resources including books, magazines, videotapes, CD's, and books on tape. Children's programming, reference Internet access, FAX, and notary public are just a few of the additional community services provided. It is open Monday through Saturday. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Fairmont State College Museum
  352 Education Building • Fairmont, WV 26554
  304-367-4241
  This one-room school musuem provides a look at the early days of this college's beginnings as a private teacher training school.  more...  map

• Marion County Historical Society Museum (circa 1912)
  P.O. Box 1636 • Fairmont, WV 26554
  304-367-5398
  Located in the home of former sheriffs of Marion County, this museum is operated by the Historical Society of Marion County. Rooms in the house are furnished in the styles of different eras with an emphasis on West Virginia history. Open Monday through Saturday Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open Monday through Friday Labor Day through Memorial Day. No admission is charged. more...  map

• Vittoria & Banks-Art For Your Soul
  232 Adams Street • Fairmont, WV 26554
  304-363-6955
  Art gallery featuring the work of 30-40 artists including Tamarack artists. more...  map

• West Augusta Historical Society Museum
  Main Street South • Mannington, WV 26582
  304-986-2636
  Features the original bed, chair, and dresser of Francis H. Pierpont, the first governor of the restored Government of Virginia after the Civil War. Many antique times, including a display of mountain antique musical instruments, Victorian and early school exhibits. more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• East Marion Park
  Top of State Street Extension
  304-363-7037
  This 30 acre park offers the noted Wave Tek Pool and Water Slide with three types of waves. Choose from other recreational activities such as tennis, jogging trails, playgrounds, softball fields, boccie and horseshoes courts, picnicking, mini golf, and sand volleyball. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is also located in this park. more...  map