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The 10 Best Things to do in Elkins, West Virginia (WV)
Elkins is a city in Randolph County, West Virginia, USA. The community was incorporated in 1890 and named in honor of Stephen Benton Elkins (1841–1911), a U.S. Senator from West Virginia. The population was 7,094 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Randolph County. Elkins is home to Davis and Elkins College and to the Mountain State Forest Festival, held in early October every year.
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1. Augusta Heritage Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Part of Davis and Elkins College, the center offers a variety of seminars ranging from music to cooking to Appalachian and African-American cultures.
Reviewed By TRADisRAD
This is the best way to experience high-quality traditional music and craft in Elkins. Their summer workshops are a must-do for fans of folk music of any kind. Their monthly dances and summer concerts are a great community event.
2. Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center
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5.0 based on 843 reviews
West Virginia's ONLY Branson-style dinner theatre. Featuring music from the 50's - to present day, Country, Gospel, Rock and Roll, Patriotic with family-friendly comedy. Other shows throughout the year are: Murder Mystery Dinners, Patriotic Tributes, Aloha From Elvis, Mountain Memories Christmas Show and Christmas With Elvis.
Reviewed By jesimpjr
We were away from home and decided to make a small drive to see a Christmas show and dinner. They served a good dinner with excellent service. We were very pleased with the performers and extremely pleased that they kept Christ in their Christmas show.
3. The Stirrup Gallery of Davis & Elkins College
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
The Stirrup Gallery is home to 12 of Davis & Elkins College's private collections- all on display. We have Ice Age Mammal fossils that include the remains of Woolly Mammoth, Mastodon Woolly Rhinoceros skeleton; as well as several other species of megafauna. Other collections contain over 70 firearms dating from the 1600’s through the Civil War. The museum also houses a large a collection of powder horns dating to the 1600’s. Also, stop by and see a collection of Roman Coins from Emperor Trajans reign 1,900 years ago . The museum has over 6,000 Native American artifacts dating back to the Paleo Indians. The collection contains materials from the Americas, which include pottery, basketry, stone tools, a gun from Custer’s Last Stand and much more! Also on display are Colonial American items ranging from medical instruments, weaving tools, irons, swords, and bayonets.
Reviewed By TRADisRAD
The Stirrup Gallery is a great free place to go. Their exhibits showcase all kinds of interesting artifacts and fossils. They have everything from pottery and arrowheads to muskets, roman coins, and mammoth fossils. Their location in historic Halliehurst Mansion on D&E campus adds to the historic atmosphere.
4. Monongahela National Forest
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Monongahela National Forest, in the northcentral highlands of West Virginia, is a place where visitors can enjoy breathtaking vistas, peaceful country roads, gently flowing streams, and glimpses of the many plants and animals that live here. Explore your Forest!
Reviewed By Renee54101 - North Smithfield, United States
If you like remote wilderness, this is the place for you. Love to see a place where nature is maintained! We stayed at the Williams River Campground-Nice, quiet and remote-Just the way we liked it!
5. Dolly Sods Wilderness Area
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4.5 based on 272 reviews
Located in the Monongahela National Forest, this 10,215-acre area is one of the few wilderness areas on the East Coast.
Reviewed By MCBRVA
What a fantastic day we had with our two teens! Great overlook spots. We had a really fantastic hike along Red Creek Trail after a heavy rain the night before, and we all had fun splashing along the really wet path, crossing creeks and taking in the shady, beautiful views. Highly recommend!
6. Allegheny Highlands Trail
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By TRADisRAD
Nice route to take a quiet walk or bike ride. Easily accessible but feels like you're in the middle of nowhere. Lots of scenery: forests, rivers, open pastures with mountain views.
7. Elkins Depot Welcome Center CVB, Inc.
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
The Elkins Depot Welcome Center is located in the heart of downtown Elkins in the 1908 Western Maryland Train Depot. A friendly staff of volunteers are available to answer questions about the area and there is a wide variety of brochures that describe local attractions. The Welcome Center's schedule is as follows: January-March, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm; April-October 7 days a week 9am-5pm; November-December, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm. For additional information on lodging, dining, outdoor recreation, attractions and unwinding in Elkins-Randolph County go to: ElkinsRandolphWV.com
Reviewed By TRADisRAD
The Welcome Center is a great place to find things to do in Elkins and the surrounding area. The volunteers are friendly and very helpful and knowledgeable. They know all of the best restaurants and places to go for fun. Note that this is not the business that runs the train rides out of Elkins, but they can give you all kinds of info about the trains.
8. Bickel Knob Observation Tower
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By JohnnyNVA - Manassas, United States
Loved this old observation tower. Great views and an easy climb to get there. This definitely felt like a locals only destination, not really publicized for tourists. I highly recommend this stop to anyone in the area.
9. Elkins City Park
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
The Elkins City Park was the first park in the City of Elkins. The 9 acres of land was granted to the city by Senator Henry Gassaway Davis and his wife, Katie in 1893. It has become the hub of activity during the summer in the city of Elkins. It features three pavilions, nine picnic sites, a basketball court, eight horseshoe pits, and large playground area.
10. Iron Horse Statue
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
This statue of Senator Henry Gassaway Davis, a.k.a. the Iron Horse Statue, stands at the intersection of Sycamore St. and Randolph Ave.
