Parks & Nature
For the best views of the mountains, drive up to the parking lot then walk up the stairs to the top of the tower
11 locals recommend
Bickle Knob Observation Tower
Forest Road 91For the best views of the mountains, drive up to the parking lot then walk up the stairs to the top of the tower
West Virginia is home to countless rivers. At Blackwater Falls you can get up close and personal with one of our most beautiful waterfalls
112 locals recommend
Blackwater Falls State Park
1584 Blackwater Lodge RdWest Virginia is home to countless rivers. At Blackwater Falls you can get up close and personal with one of our most beautiful waterfalls
Blackwater Falls
Shavers Fork River, hiking, day use, stocked fishing, overlooks, Blackwater Falls
10 locals recommend
Stuart Recreation Area
Shavers Fork River, hiking, day use, stocked fishing, overlooks, Blackwater Falls
Laurel Fork River, continuous forest cover, hiking, fishing, winter sports
Laurel Fork North Wilderness
Laurel Fork River, continuous forest cover, hiking, fishing, winter sports
Best local swimming and river scenery in the aqua blue Middle Fork River with boulders and pools. Three mile loop hike and picnic tables. If you’re lucky, the Italian ice truck is there. They have the best pepperoni rolls.
31 locals recommend
Audra State Park
AudraBest local swimming and river scenery in the aqua blue Middle Fork River with boulders and pools. Three mile loop hike and picnic tables. If you’re lucky, the Italian ice truck is there. They have the best pepperoni rolls.
A true adventure trek, covering 1,085 vertical feet, a mile of steel cable, and a 200-foot long suspension bridge over the dual fins of Nelson Rocks. Located 11 miles south of Seneca Rocks and resting in the shadow of Spruce Knob
NR Adventures Via Ferrata
A true adventure trek, covering 1,085 vertical feet, a mile of steel cable, and a 200-foot long suspension bridge over the dual fins of Nelson Rocks. Located 11 miles south of Seneca Rocks and resting in the shadow of Spruce Knob
Very cool local cave in cow fields an hour from Poe Run Craft and Provisions. Plan your trip carefully. You will walk through water and possibly wade. This is self guided approximately an hour underground and not an official tourist destination, no signs, enter at your own risk for a real cave experience. End to end walk or out and back
Sinks of Gandy
Very cool local cave in cow fields an hour from Poe Run Craft and Provisions. Plan your trip carefully. You will walk through water and possibly wade. This is self guided approximately an hour underground and not an official tourist destination, no signs, enter at your own risk for a real cave experience. End to end walk or out and back
Food Scene
Good food, indoor and outdoor seating, check the schedule for live music
14 locals recommend
Smoke on the Water
1455 Allegheny HwyGood food, indoor and outdoor seating, check the schedule for live music
El Gran Sabor
413 Kerens AveByrd's House Of Donuts
224 Davis AvenueBest donuts, family owned
Delicious fine food 5 mins up the road, with a great mountain setting and view
14 locals recommend
The Forks Inn
Kelly Mountain RoadDelicious fine food 5 mins up the road, with a great mountain setting and view
Whiskey River Grill
Shopping
The only artist co-op in town with high quality local art and handcrafted items such as jewelry, turned wood, ceramics, fiber arts-- functional and decorative. Located in downtown Elkins, good for walking, dining, shopping and seeing historic architecture
Artists At Work
329 Davis AveThe only artist co-op in town with high quality local art and handcrafted items such as jewelry, turned wood, ceramics, fiber arts-- functional and decorative. Located in downtown Elkins, good for walking, dining, shopping and seeing historic architecture
Byrd's House Of Donuts
224 Davis AvenueA walk downtown isn’t complete without visiting for local donuts
Visitor center is awesome for getting info about what to do regionally. Also catch the scenic train here
7 locals recommend
Durbin & Greenbrier Valley
315 S Railroad AveVisitor center is awesome for getting info about what to do regionally. Also catch the scenic train here
Antiques and treasures in downtown, find special gifts and something to take home with you
The Mossy Merchant
Antiques and treasures in downtown, find special gifts and something to take home with you
Clementine's Closet
Consignment shop, great place to get your fancy and casual WV finds
Elkins Sewing Center
300 Davis AveOur local sewing store 41 years and counting, a must visit
Arts & Culture
Old church now art center and gallery, located in downtown Elkins
Randolph County Community Arts Center
2 Park StOld church now art center and gallery, located in downtown Elkins
Small but mighty museum about Appalachian forest. Call to confirm hours
Appalachian Forest Discovery Center
101 Railroad AveSmall but mighty museum about Appalachian forest. Call to confirm hours
Super cool salt making operation, get the tour and shop in the store. Worth the drive if you’re looking for an excursion
J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works
4797 Midland DrSuper cool salt making operation, get the tour and shop in the store. Worth the drive if you’re looking for an excursion
Talbott Frameshop
220 3rd StThe owners art collection is on display in the shop, plus local artist Maggie Rudy
Right next to Mossy Marchant is the community art space called Mycelium. Make this part of your downtown explorations. Art supplies, community arts, art gallery
214 Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241, USA
Right next to Mossy Marchant is the community art space called Mycelium. Make this part of your downtown explorations. Art supplies, community arts, art gallery
Mycelium
WV’s premier Appalachian heritage classes—music, arts, culinary
6 locals recommend
Augusta Heritage Center
21 Campus DrWV’s premier Appalachian heritage classes—music, arts, culinary
Drinks & Nightlife
Big Timber Brewing Company
2 S Davis AveGreat local beer, cool space
Essentials
Kroger
450 11th StOrganic produce and foods are available here
Entertainment & Activities
Crossfit enthusiasts can drop in for a class. Lots of classes to choose from. Located across the street from Big Timber Brewery
1201 Crossfit
1201 S Davis AveCrossfit enthusiasts can drop in for a class. Lots of classes to choose from. Located across the street from Big Timber Brewery
Jivaka has high quality yoga instructors in a friendly atmosphere, whether you are a first-timer or experienced
Jivaka Wellness Center
3rd StreetJivaka has high quality yoga instructors in a friendly atmosphere, whether you are a first-timer or experienced
Because you can't visit Appalachia without getting your Appalachia on. Look up the year round schedule of programming, community dances and events and classes
6 locals recommend
Augusta Heritage Center
21 Campus DrBecause you can't visit Appalachia without getting your Appalachia on. Look up the year round schedule of programming, community dances and events and classes
One of West Virginia's biggest and most famous events is the Mountain State Forest Festival in October. Whether you like the arts & culture, the lumberjack competition, the parade, the forest court costumes, or just beer, this is Appalachia eclectic with something for everyone. Book your AirBnB stay early
6 locals recommend
Mountain State Forest Festival
10 Lough StOne of West Virginia's biggest and most famous events is the Mountain State Forest Festival in October. Whether you like the arts & culture, the lumberjack competition, the parade, the forest court costumes, or just beer, this is Appalachia eclectic with something for everyone. Book your AirBnB stay early
Ceramics with Class
203 Davis AveFun and affordable, located right downtown