Wild wonderful weekends in Fairmont
Curious about how you'll fill your free time when you live in Fairmont? If you like the idea of kayaking the Monongahela River or nearby Tygart Lake, want to get artsy at downtown galleries, and are daring enough to try ziplining through forest canopies just a short drive away, Fairmont is calling you home! This list of fun things to do will take you from river trails to music halls and give you a solid taste of Fairmont's creative small town spirit.
Hannah, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Hannah is a born and raised West Virginian who briefly tested life across state lines before realizing the pull of the hills is undefeated. She has lived in both northern and south central West Virginia, moved more times than she can count during college, and knows Charleston well enough to give directions using landmarks instead of street names. She writes fiction, spins yarn into sweaters, drinks Charleston coffee like its a personality trait, and somehow keeps four pets fed. Editing West Virginia guides comes naturally when you know the people shine... even when the sun does not.
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What Will You Do in Fairmont?
From weekend adventures to iconic road trips, here's how locals spend their time off.
On a Saturday with perfect weather
Palatine Park, where locals go to get out of the house and pretend they hike regularly
When the gals come to town for the weekend
Food and wine tasting at MonValley Vineyards
Dude hangout day
Pricketts Fort for fun historical reenactment vibes
Rainy dreary day
Marion County Historical Society's cozy archives and museum await
Intellectually stimulating
Frank & Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center for Appalachian deep dives
Outdoorsy
Valley Falls State Park with its scenic waterfalls and plethora of hiking trails
For fitness-oriented folks
Hit the Mon River Trail and bike past coal barges
When you're with your dog
FIDO's Backyard Dog Park for off-leash fun with your pooch
Family-oriented activities
Barrackville Covered Bridge, just north of the city, for wholesome photo ops
You have to see this
High Gate historic mansion dripping with Tudor Revival architecture
On a budget
Free summer concerts at Palatine Park
For sports fans
Catch a Fairmont State Falcons game with die-hard fans
My Favorite Local Spot in Fairmont
My favorite Fairmont restaurant is Muriale's Italian Kitchen. It's just off of Interstate 79 and serves up some of the best traditional Italian food you'll find in northern West Virginia. I especially love their manicotti. It's a great place to eat for any special occasion!
— Hannah Wyatt
West Virginia Local Expert
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