Explore Elkins
Get to Know Our Hometown
Davis & Elkins College is just a short walk from downtown Elkins, a quaint community located in the heart of West Virginia鈥檚 Allegheny Mountain Highlands.
Elkins is home to numerous unique shops, diverse dining, and a vibrant arts community that includes , , , and the collaborative. It鈥檚 no wonder Elkins was listed as one of the 100 Best Small Arts Communities in the U.S., a West Virginia Certified Arts Community, a , and a by the WV Department of Commerce.
The Best of Both Worlds
With its population of about 6,600, Elkins provides the best of both worlds. Its small size makes it friendly and safe, while its location allows for exciting diversions and not normally found in small towns. From live music and festivals to coffee shops and train excursions, Elkins is a great place to explore.
Looking for adventure? As the 鈥済ateway鈥� to the , our area offers unique opportunities to experience the great outdoors. With the best ski resorts in the south, miles of mountain biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing trails, trout streams, whitewater rivers and an unparalleled blaze of fall colors, it鈥檚 easy to see why our region has been recognized as one of our nation鈥檚 top five tourism destinations!
Fast Facts
People in Elkins
People in Elkins
Feet Above Sea Level
Feet Above Sea Level
Year Elkins was Founded
Year Elkins was Founded
D&E Students
D&E Students
Miles from Pittsburgh
Miles from Pittsburgh
Miles from DC
Miles from DC
Miles from Richmond
Miles from Richmond
Distance from Columbus
Distance from Columbus
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Area Accommodations
Hotels, Motels & Lodges
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304-636-2301
304-637-1600
Located on 黑料吃瓜网 campus
304-924-4279
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304-637-4667
304-637-0932
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304-630-7500
304-997-8750
304-630-2266
304-269-3550
304-801-3047
(formerly The Isaac Jackson Hotel)
304-636-1400 | 855-299-9109
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Bed & Breakfasts
Cabins of Kelly Mountain
717-917-8408
Lemuel Chenoweth House
304-637-7424
Sweet Annie of WV
304-940-1694
The Post House
304-636-1792
River鈥檚 Edge
304-613-9300
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The Riverside Retreat
304-591-4311
Warfield House Bed & Breakfast
703-628-4043
Huttonsville 鈥� 25 minutes south of Elkins
Linger Inn
304-335-4434
Canaan Valley 鈥� 30 minutes north
Golden Anchor Cabins
304-704-8764
Davis 鈥� 40 minutes north of Elkins
Bright Morning
304-259-5119
Restaurant on premises
Thomas 鈥� 45 minutes north of Elkins
Lady Bug
304-463-3362
Fiddler鈥檚 Roost
304-463-4040
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Cabins & Resorts
Cabins鈥�60 minutes east of Elkins
Harman鈥檚 Luxury Log Cabins
800-436-6254
Resorts鈥攚ithin 40-75 minutes from Elkins
Black Bear Resort
304-866-4391
Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge
304-259-5216 | 800-225-5982
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Canaan Valley Resort
304-866-4121
Restaurant on premises
Deerfield Village
304-866-4698
Windwood Fly-In Resort
1-888-359-4667
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1-877-441-4386
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Stonewall Resort
304-269-7400
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