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What to do and see in Elkins, West Virginia (WV): The Best Sights & Landmarks
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
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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. Halliehurst Mansion
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Constructed of native hardwoods and stone, Halliehurst Mansion was patterned after a castle in the Rhineland admired by Mrs. Stephen Elkins, the former Hallie Davis. Completed in 1890, the house served as the Elkins' family summer residence. Standing next to Graceland, together the two palatial homes became the site of many elaborate social occasions and business gatherings.
3. 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.
4. Tiny Church
5. West Virginia Railroad Museum
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By TRADisRAD
This small museum about railroading in West Virginia is very informative with a very detailed exhibit with many artifacts on display. The exhibits changes every year, so you should come back even if you have been before. This is a must-see for rail fans and history nerds. Anyone else will be able to learn something new. Includes a small gift shop. Admission is a good deal at just $5 per person, but double-check their hours before you visit because they are usually only open Spring-Fall. Conveniently located in downtown Elkins near plenty of shops and restaurants.
6. Big Chair
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Outdoor, made of wood, in a store parking lot. Roughly 15 feet tall, with a seat that can be climbed into for photos.
7. 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.
8. Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church at 450 Randolph Avenue in Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. It was originally built in 1894 and 1895. The style is Gothic, with Romanesque and eclectic influences. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
9. Statue of Minnehaha
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3.5 based on 8 reviews
Hiawatha's wife, larger-than-life, stands outside of a jewelry store.
10. River Bend Park
It features 22 acres with a walking trail around the perimeter, a lighted regulation soccer field, and three smaller soccer fields, three lighted Little League baseball fields, a playground area, two volleyball courts, two pavilions, and three picnic sites. A bridge over the Tygart Valley River connects Glendale Park and River Bend Park creating a 1.5 mile walking trail.
