Attractions in Fairmont, West Virginia

Amusements

Coal Country Miniature Golf 304-366-9300
22 Coal Country Lane, Fairmont, WV 26554
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 info map
Valley Worlds of Fun 304-366-2500
2017 Pleasant Valley Road, Fairmont, WV 26554
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... more info map

"Father's Day Church", The 304-366-3351
301 Fairmont Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554
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... more info map
Downtown Fairmont Historic District 304-368-1123
Historic Downtown
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... more info map
High Gate Carriage House 304-363-3547
1013 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554
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. ... more info map
Jacob Prickett, Jr. Log House
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... more info map

Barrackville Covered Bridge
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. more info map
Jefferson Street High Level Bridge
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... more info map
Marion County Vietnam Veterans Memorial 304-367-5398
East Marion Park Entrance
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... more info map

Marion County Public Library 304-366-1210
312 Monroe Street, Fairmont, WV 26554
Offers a wide selection of informational resources including books, magazines, videotapes, CD's, and books on tape. Children's programming, reference Internet access,... more info map

Fairmont State College Museum 304-367-4241
352 Education Building, Fairmont, WV 26554
This one-room school musuem provides a look at the early days of this college's beginnings as a private teacher training school. more info map
Marion County Historical Society Museum 304-367-5398
P.O. Box 1636, Fairmont, WV 26554
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... more info map
Vittoria & Banks-Art For Your Soul 304-363-6955
232 Adams Street, Fairmont, WV 26554
Art gallery featuring the work of 30-40 artists including Tamarack artists. more info map
West Augusta Historical Society Museum 304-986-2636
Main Street South, Mannington, WV 26582
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,... more info map

East Marion Park 304-363-7037
Top of State Street Extension
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,... more info map

Heston Farm Winery 304-534-2516
1602 Tulip Lane, Fairmont, WV 26554
Heston Farm offers wine tastings, tours, and hosts special events and concerts. more info