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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

"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

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

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

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

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