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Right off I-79 in north-central West Virginia — closer than you think, and a world away once you arrive.

Plan Your Visit — Marion County, West Virginia

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Closer than you think — Marion County, WV

Getting here

Closer than you think

Marion County sits on Interstate 79 between Morgantown and Clarksburg. You’re an easy drive from more places than you’d think.

Pittsburgh, PA — ~1 hr 15 min
Morgantown, WV — ~25 min
Clarksburg, WV — ~20 min
Washington, D.C. — ~3 hr 30 min

Once you are here

Where to stay, what to know

Base yourself in Fairmont

Stay

Base yourself in Fairmont

Chain hotels off I-79 and local stays both put you minutes from the trails, the tables, and the river.

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You will want a car

Getting around

You will want a car

Marion County is a drive-and-explore kind of place. The good stuff is spread out across the valley.

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Every season has a reason

When to come

Every season has a reason

Goldenrod summers, wildflower springs, and Decembers full of lights. The whole site even changes color to match the time of year you visit.

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