Places to visit near

Fairmont

Fairmont is a town in Marion district, West Virginia, United States of about 18,733 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit: 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Little Indian Creek Wildlife Management Area, Andrews Methodist Church and Dorsey Knob.

39.4851° N, 80.1426° WPop. 18,733

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Within 30 km85 places
Within 50 km154
Must-see76
Notable143
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Fairmont

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:45 pm

110 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Fairmont
  2. Andrews Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Dorsey Knobviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Pedlar Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Little Indian Creek Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Barrackville Covered Bridgeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Fairmont
Today’s loopFairmontStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fairmont?

Little Indian Creek Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 16 km), Windmill Park (park, about 1 km), Twelfth Street Municipal Swimming Pool (park, about 3 km), Andrews Methodist Church (church, about 24 km), Barrackville Covered Bridge (heritage site, about 4 km), Dorsey Knob (viewpoint, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fairmont?

154 places on Spotwander: 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 parks, 19 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Fairmont?

Consol Number 93 Impoundment, about 11 km by road; Conrad Dam (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fairmont?

Browns Knob, about 17 km by road; Kincaid Knob (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fairmont?

Start in Fairmont, visit Andrews Methodist Church, then Dorsey Knob, then Pedlar Wildlife Management Area, then Little Indian Creek Wildlife Management Area, then Barrackville Covered Bridge, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.