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Things to see in Fairmont (United States): 5 places and when to go
Fairmont is a town in United States, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Nature (1), Wildlife (1). The best known are Valley Falls State Park, Prickett's Fort State Park and Barrackville Covered Bridge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.4832, -80.1148
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Architecture (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 524 km as the crow flies
What to see in Fairmont
The places in and around Fairmont, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Valley Falls State ParkState park in West Virginia, United States of America10 km
- Prickett's Fort State ParkHistorical state park in West Virginia4.2 km
- Barrackville Covered BridgeCovered bridge in Barrackville, West Virginia, United States of America5.2 km
- Jacobs-Hutchinson BlockBuilding in West Virginia, United States of America2.5 km
- Mountain Dragon Mazery Fine Honey WneWinery2 m
When to go to Fairmont
The best time to visit Fairmont is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:30
- FebPossible10:30
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:10
- JunBest time14:46
- JulBest time14:32
- AugBest time13:33
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:47
- DecPossible9:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. In April, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Fairmont
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 524 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Morgantown, West Virginia19 places21 km
- Clarksburg, West Virginia6 places29 km
- Springfield Township8 places73 km
- Rostraver5 places83 km
- Wheeling, West Virginia22 places83 km
- Swanton8 places84 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Fairmont?
The best known: Valley Falls State Park, Prickett's Fort State Park, Barrackville Covered Bridge, Jacobs-Hutchinson Block. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Fairmont?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14.
How do you get to Fairmont?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 524 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Fairmont as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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