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Nestled on a plateau in the Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia is a quaint little town of historic buildings, charming shops, galleries, and restaurants. Visitors to Fayetteville enjoy taking self-guided tours of the Historic District. Maps with locations and descriptions are available at the Visitors Center on Court Street. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, the courthouse of 1895 is one of the highlights of the tour. The old jail next door is now a law enforcement museum. Many historic homes, some of which have become guest houses and bed and breakfasts, are also registered landmarks. Restored in 1992, the Historic Fayette Theatre on Court Street offers a full schedule of music, plays, and productions throughout the year. The longest arch bridge in the world and the second highest bridge in the United States spans the New River just north of Fayetteville. With roots in the Ice Age, the New is one of the oldest rivers in the world. A US Park Service Visitor Center is located on the north side of the New River Gorge Bridge with observation of the river and the bridge from inside the center or from observation decks at various levels outdoors. The museum shows how the river was formed, how the bridge was built, and the history of the gorge from the coal mining days. Visitors also enjoy driving or biking the many beautiful country roads through the rural countryside around town past historic coal camps and farms. || Order your FREE West Virginia Magazine | Request FREE regional travel information | Fayetteville Regional Resources | Locator Map | Back to the top | Take me home ||
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