Fairmont Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Michael Core
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Close to renowned covered bridges and defined by its frontier history, the “Friendliest Town in America” feels a little bit like a step back in time.

Located in northern West Virginia, Fairmont exudes small-town charm and laid-back appeal that have earned it the nickname, the “Friendliest Town in America.”

The history of Fairmont is evident in many aspects of the modern town, especially at Prickett’s Fort State Park. Providing a snapshot of the early Frontier Era, the park includes a reconstruction of Prickett’s Fort, which was built by English settlers for protection from attacks by Native Americans. Step into homes and shops to see actors re-enact life on the frontier, dressed in period attire to maintain authenticity. Browse through the museum before you leave.

Learn more local history at the West Virginia Folklife Centre. Organised by the Fairmont State University, the centre hosts rotating exhibits that showcase the region’s cultural heritage. It also serves as a local entertainment venue.

Explore Fairmont’s downtown area, which is located on the banks of the Monongahela River. Small boutiques, bakeries, cafés and galleries fill the quaint centuries-old architecture that lines Main Street, making it an ideal place to spend the afternoon.

Drive 10 miles (15 kilometres) outside the town centre and spend the afternoon at Valley Falls State Park. It offers miles of hiking and biking trails that weave around Tygart Valley River and its waterfalls.

Fairmont is also known for its close proximity to nine of the state’s renowned covered bridges. Beautifully preserved, the bridges provide an ideal photo opportunity during the autumn months when the leaves are changing colour. Visitors and locals often spend a day driving down the country roads of Marion County to photograph the historic structures. Barrackville Covered Bridge, built in 1853, serves as a statewide landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fairmont is conveniently located along Interstate 79. The closest international airport is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 95 miles (150 kilometres) north.

Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
1185 Airport Rd, Fairmont, WV
The price is ₹4,810 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹4,810
₹5,387 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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Quality Inn
Sonesta Essential Fairmont

Sonesta Essential Fairmont

2.5 out of 5
20 Southland Dr, Fairmont, WV
The price is ₹5,763 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹5,763
₹6,512 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairmont. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Clean property. Comfortable beds. Very friendly staff. Breakfast could use a lot of improvement."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Sonesta Essential Fairmont
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fairmont

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fairmont

2.5 out of 5
27 Southland Dr, Fairmont, WV
The price is ₹7,209 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹7,209
₹8,074 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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8.8/10 Excellent! (490 reviews)
"Good nights sleep"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fairmont
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Lakeview Golf Resort Townhouses

Lakeview Golf Resort Townhouses

4 out of 5
150 Lakeview Dr, Morgantown, WV
Stay at this 4-star holiday home in Morgantown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lakeview Resort Golf Course and ...
6.8/10 (20 reviews)
Quality for the price
"Stay was great, property is a little dated but clean and comfortable. We did have some minor trouble with bed slats but all in all a very pleasant and fun trip."

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Lakeview Golf Resort Townhouses
Morgantown Home w/ Deck ~ 2 Mi to WV University!

Morgantown Home w/ Deck ~ 2 Mi to WV University!

3 out of 5
Morgantown
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"Nice property."

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2024

Morgantown Home w/ Deck ~ 2 Mi to WV University!
Mountaineer Retreat - 5 Mi to WV University!

Mountaineer Retreat - 5 Mi to WV University!

3 out of 5
Morgantown, WV
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Mountaineer Retreat - 5 Mi to WV University!
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