Things to Do

Elkins works best as a compact rail-and-mountain base. Start around the depot, then climb to the Davis & Elkins campus for the old mansions and views over town.

Guide

Things to Do

01

Monongahela National Forest

Monongahela National Forest is the main reason many travelers end up in Elkins. The forest covers a huge sweep of the Allegheny Mountains, with …

Sight
02

West Virginia Railroad Museum

The West Virginia Railroad Museum sits beside the old rail corridor in downtown Elkins, where the town's identity still makes the most sense. It …

Museum
03

Augusta Heritage Center

The Augusta Heritage Center at Davis & Elkins College is one of Elkins' strongest cultural anchors. Its summer workshops and festivals focus on old-time …

Sight
04

Halliehurst

Halliehurst, the former Senator Stephen Benton Elkins House, stands on the Davis & Elkins College campus above town. The mansion is big, turreted, and …

Sight
05

Downtown Elkins Historic District

Downtown Elkins is a practical mountain town centre rather than a restored stage set. The historic district has brick commercial blocks, the depot area, …

Sight