The Top 19 Attractions in Fayette County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Fayette County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Fayette County is a region where 19
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 10, 2025
The Kaymoor Bottom structures are the remains of Kaymoor's coal processing plant and power station. The site is fenced for security reasons. Still, the metal remains and brick walls are impressive to check out.
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The New River Gorge Bridge is a steel arch bridge 924 m (over 3,000 feet) long over the New River Gorge completed in 1977. The roadway of the New River …
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The Kaymoor Trail is a fairly moderate walk to the Kaymoor Mine Site high above the New River Gorge. It links to the Kaymoor Miners Trail descending in stairs to …
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The Endless Wall Trail creates a hiking loop when combined with Lansing-Edmond Road. The path winds its way through a dense forest with a thick canopy before arriving at the …
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Narrow Gauge Trail crosses picturesque Manns Creek here, as it flows on its way to the New River at the historical town site of Sewell.
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The Glad Park Grist Mill is a functional mill that turns corn into cornmeal. Though its operations are for the historical education of visitors, the mill is actually a relatively …
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Using a process that was new at the time, the coal was carefully guided down a chute to the river. The conveyor was built by Henry Ford, who wanted to …
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The 270-degree views over the New River from Diamond Point speak for themselves. And given that it's a relatively short hike to get here, it seems like a can't-miss destination.
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Sewell was once an important stopover for land travelers, as well as a "coking" site—where coal from nearby mines was turned into coke for use in smelters and blast furnaces. …
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The turnaround point on this out-and-back provides a little more elevation from which to view the river and surrounding foothills—though the entire Stone Cliff Trail provides beautiful views the New River along the way.
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