Fairmont is the county seat of Marion County, West Virginia, and it is also nicknamed "The Friendly City". Fairmont is a great destination for West Virginia travel USA, especially since the city has worked with numerous private developers in recent years to revitalize the downtown area of Main Street Fairmont.
Several historic buildings have been renovated into high tech office space at Veteran's Square, and 64,000 sq. ft. of retail and commercial space has been added, along with a memorial to honor the veterans of Marion County. The project has also added an additional 40,000 sq. ft. of parking space to promote access to the new commercial area, and divisions of Fairmont State University have taken up residence here as well. The strong local economy of the city has fostered the growth of many unique specialty shops, restaurants and galleries for travelers and locals alike to enjoy.