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What to do and see in Elkins, West Virginia (WV): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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. 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. Big Timber Brewing Company
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By TRADisRAD
Big Timber has GREAT beer that is as good as any other brewery, big or small. They have the small town prices of Elkins so you get a very good deal. They are always changing their seasonal lineup and coming up with new recipes, so you can always try something new. I have never had a beer of theirs that I didn't like. The staff is always friendly. The taproom is small which is a nice atmosphere most days, but it does get very crowded quickly when they have events.
5. 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.
6. The Delmonte Market
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Whether you’re in town to experience a WV mountain railroad excursion, soak up some music & arts heritage at one of the areas renowned festivals, or just passing through on your way to one of the regions outdoor adventure hubs, The Delmonte Market is a one-stop resource offering access to the regions largest selection of West Virginia treasures. Many unique gift items, gourmet foods, local art.
Reviewed By feehery27 - Canonsburg, United States
We stopped in here after riding the the New Tygart Flyer with our kids. There is an ice cream parlor attached to the side of the building and a nice seating area to enjoy the sweet treat. Inside there were tons of goods / novelties. We like to find pottery wherever we go, and we purchased a couple of pieces made by local artist Scottie Wiest. Great find! The building itself has a great brick facade and painted advertisement if you're into historical architecture. Definitely worth stopping in.
