Elkins

Elakala Waterfalls Swirling Pool Mossy Rocks - Elakala Waterfalls in the Blackwater Falls State Park

Elkins is a city of 7,032 people (as of 2022) in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was incorporated in 1890, and named for Stephen Benton Elkins, a US senator from 1891 to 1893 who came from West Virginia. Because of its size and convenient location, you'll likely want to use Elkins as a base to get to a variety of nearby sights and attractions: one hour East will bring you to the Monongahela National Forest, Canaan Valley, Timberline and the region's caverns; one hour North will bring you to Blackwater Falls State Park and the pretty mountain town of Thomas; and one hour South will bring you to Snowshoe Mountain.

Travel to Elkins

Elkins lies at the intersection of three major roads: US-33, which goes through Buckhannon and Harrisonburg|Harrisonburg, Virginia; US-250, which goes through Grafton (West Virginia) | Grafton and Staunton (Virginia) | Staunton, Virginia; and US-219, which goes through Somerset (Pennsylvania) | Somerset, Pennsylvania and Marlinton.

Get Around

Elkins has no public transportation. You can get around town easily by foot or bike, but any real adventure would require a car.

What to see in Elkins

• Blackwater Falls State Park ☎ +1 304 259-5216 - Blackwater Falls Road in Davis. Approximately 50 minutes north of Elkins. A five-story-tall amber-colored waterfall, which is one of the most photographed sites in West Virginia. Lodge with gift shop, indoor swimmingpool and on-site restaurant. Camping, hiking, horseback and pony rides, swimming, boating and fishing, cross-country skiing, sledding, and a petting zoo during the summer.

• Davis & Elkins College

• Monongahela National Forest 200 Sycamore Street ☎ +1 304-636-1800 - Over 19,000 acres of forest spread across 10 counties in West Virginia. 23 campgrounds, 17 picnic areas and over 500 miles of hiking trails. Mountain climbing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, boating, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, hunting, and fishing.

• Seneca Rocks, US-33 and WV-28, +1 304-567-2827. 900-foot-tall formations made of Tuscarora quartzite with over 375 mapped climbing routes and a self-guided interpretive trail with a viewing platform.

• Spruce Knob, Forest Road, +1 304-567-2827. The highest point in West Virginia, at 4,861 feet. A stone and steel observation tower provides 360-degree views, and there's a half-mile trail circling the Knob. Fishing, hiking and an on-site campground with 43 sites.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Elkins

• Allegheny Highlands Trail A regional mountain-biking trail system in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia. The backbone of the Trail goes from Elkins to Thomas.

• Visit beautiful Stuart Park located outside of town on US Route 33. During the summer months bring gear to go for a swim in the river, or just go wading. Pack a blanket and a picnic lunch, spread out and enjoy the outdoors. Available for rent are many different styles of campsites, for overnight guests. Pavilions are also available for rent, perfect for an outdoor get together.

• Seneca Rocks Climbing School 27 Allegheny Drive, Suite B 38.834037, -79.377044 Behind/Between Harper's and Yokum's general stores ☎ +1 304-567-2600 - For those interested in reaching the South Peak of Seneca Rocks, Seneca Rocks Climbing School (SRCS) offers guided rock climbing and instruction for everyone from complete beginner to expert. SRCS has been guiding climbers young and old since 1971.

Caverns

• Seneca Caverns +1-800-239-7647 WV-9 off US-33 east of Riverton. West Virginia's largest caverns, also called "West Virginia's Underground Wonderland", were discovered in 1760, and commercial tours have been running since 1930. Gemstone mining also available. On-site gift shop and restaurant. Admission $12.

• Smoke Hole Caverns +1-800-828-8478 Route 55 (8 mi south of Petersburg). Open year-round. Caverns are always 56 degrees, so dress warmly. Tours given every half-hour. Riverside log cabins on-site. Admission $9.

Skiing

• Canaan Valley Resort ☎ +1 304-866-4121 +1-800-622-4121 Route 32 north of Harman. 250 guest rooms. Indoor lap pool, outdoor pool, whirlpool spa, fitness room, private secluded sauna, 18-hole championship golf course, mini-golf, tennis courts, hiking, biking, wall climbing, hay rides. On-site gift shop, restaurant (the Aspen Dining Room), food court (the Bear Paw Lodge), lounge (the Laurel Lounge) and Snacks café. 37 ski slopes, including a vertical drop of 850 feet, and a chairlift ride.

• Snowshoe Mountain 10 Snowshoe Drive ☎ +1 304-572-1000 - Mountain biking, and a golf course named "#1 Public Access Golf Course in West Virginia" for four straight years by GolfWeek Magazine. On-site lodging, 14 restaurants, 17 shops, groceries and markets, tame to wild Halal dining, pool, hot tub, private secluded sauna and spa. Skiing and snowboarding lessons and kids' programs. 114 trails, including vertical drops of up to 1500 feet, and 27 lifts. Season passes are $215 - $629; winter lift tickets are $30 - $67.

• Timberline Four Seasons Resort +1-800-SNOWING - Route 32 North to Canaan Valley. 36 slopes and trails, with a vertical rise of 1,000 feet, for skiiers of all abilities. 3 chairlifts. NASTAR racing. Skiing and snowboarding lessons $45 - $95. Lifts $19 - $54, rentals $12 - $25.

Events

• Antique Car Show, Held every 4th of July weekend and the vehicle show fills the Elkins City Park with vehicles of all makes and models, past and present. Fun for vehicle lovers of all ages, activities include live music, games, and vendor demonstrations.

• Augusta Festival ( August festival is a 5 week long folk arts festival held annually in July and August. The Augusta Heritage Center offers over 300 classes in folk art and music, as well as concerts and dances. Mini workshops are held throughout the year.

• International Ramp Festival and Cook-off, Elkins City Park, Held at the end of April. One of the first vegetables to appear in spring are wild leeks, known as ramps, which are widely celebrated in the Appalachian region. Live music, entertainment, and ramps cooked every way feasible. Admission free.

• Mountain State Forest Festival Held at the end of September. With hot-air balloon rides, a carnival, a gun show, bass fishing tournament, tennis tournament, horseshoe tournament, Irish road bowling, talent shows, cabaret, photography contest, lumberjack contest and log stacking, quilt show, exhibits, live entertainment, food vendors, buckwheat cake and Sausages feed, and parades.

• Pickin' in the Park, Held every Wednesday afternoon in the Elkins City Park. Local musicians gather to play folk/country music and trade stories. All year long. In winter, held indoors nearby.

Study in Elkins

• The local area newspaper is The Inter-Mountain, Their offices are located at 520 Railroad Avenue, 304-636-2121, ].
• The city directory for Elkins is WVHome.com The place to find out about everything that's going on in the Elkins area.

Shopping in Elkins

• Artists at Work | 329 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241 ☎ +1 304-637-6309 - Artists at Work is a co-op ran by local artists. Serving as both a gallery and a gift shop, Artists at Work is a wonderful place to pick up a sentimental gift for that special someone.

• Mountain Made | 100 Douglas Road Circle, Thomas, WV 26292 ☎ +1 304 463-3355 - A nonprofit store located in the nearby town of Thomas (45 minutes northeast on US-219), offering products made by talented West Virginia artists and craftspeople. Books, cards, stationery, jewellery, clothing, honey, jams and jellies, Sauces, knives, home decor, music, instruments, garden and yard supplies, glassware, utensils and pottery.

Halal Restaurants

• Beander's at Due North | 314 Davis Ave Elkins, WV 26241 ☎ +1 304-636-6000 - Restaurant and café.Adequate menu with many offerings, mainly pub style food. Venture here in the evenings for a bar with a younger crowd.

• Cheat River Inn - ☎ +1 304-636-6265 - Route 33 east of Elkins. Open Wednesday to Sunday 5-9PM; Sunday brunch 10AM Monday - 3PM; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Fine dining, including: fresh seafood, Steaks, Chicken, and pastas. Some Vegetarian options. Wednesday night is sushi night. If it's nice out, it's not worth going unless you can get a table on the deck overlooking the Cheat River. Making a reservation is strongly suggested!
• CJ Maggies Davis Avenue ☎ +1 304-636-1730 - Open daily for lunch, dinner, and drink. Diverse menu including sandwiches and Pastas plates. Also serves Appalachian Ale and other brews from the Appalachian Company.

• El Gran Sabor Davis Avenue ☎ +1 304-636-8200 - Open Monday through Saturday for lunch or dinner. Authentic Venezuelan food and including tostones, cornados, yuca, arepas, cachapas and tres leches. $7 - $16. The bar in the back often plays host to live local music on the weekends.

• Sawmill Restaurant | Davis, WV Rt32, close to Blackwaterfalls park ☎ +1 304-259-5245 Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays. Open Tuesday thru Sunday. Sunday thru Thursday 6AM til 8PM. Friday and Saturday 6AM til 9PM. $4.50 - $14.95 Home cooked meals. Breakfast-sausage gravy on biscuits with homefries. Lunch-sawmill Steaks sandwiches on grilled homemade bread. Dinner-WV ham with homefries, brown beans, corn bread and salad café. Has daily specials

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• Blackwater Company Thomas Avenue and Williams Avenue in Davis ☎ +1 304 259-4221 - 6 ales, sagents and porters. Also serves appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches, traditional entrees, German and Italian entrees. Live entertainment. $7 - $19.

• The Jabberwock Grill | 122 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV ☎ +1 304 637-2302
• Journeez | US Route 33 East, Elkins WV ☎ +1 304 637-8100
• Mountain State Company 1 Nelson Boulevard ☎ +1 304 463-4500 - In Thomas. 4 ales and sagents. Provides handcrafted ales to Canaan Valley, Elkins, Morgantown, Snowshoe and surrounding areas. On-site pub.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Elkins

Elkins - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Elkins, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Elkins. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Elkins and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Elkins. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Elkins. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Elkins: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Elkins.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Elkins: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Elkins, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Elkins.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Elkins, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Elkins, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Elkins and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Elkins, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Elkins, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Elkins without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Elkins is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Elkins.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Elkins is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Days Inn Elkins | Randolph Center, 1200 Harrison Avenue, Elkins, WV ☎ +1 304 637-4667
• Elkins Econo Lodge | 266 US Route 33 East ☎ +1 304-636-5311 - Clean rooms for an affordable price. Amenities include free wireless internet, swimming pool/hot tub, HBO.

A Little More

• Cheat River Lodge Route 33 east of Elkins ☎ +1 304-636-2301 - 6 rooms, and 7 cabins. Observation deck over the river, refrigerator, microwave. Cabins have fully-equipped kitchens and private 7-foot outdoor hot tubs. $68 - $83 for lodge, $171 - $196 for cabins.

• Elkins Motor Lodge | Harrison Avenue, Elkins, WV ☎ +1-877-747-8713
• Hampton Inn Elkins | 480 Plantation Drive, Elkins, WV ☎ +1 304 630-7500
• Holiday Inn Express Elkins | 50 Martin Street, Elkins, WV ☎ +1 304 630-2266
• Graceland Inn and Conference Center ☎ +1-800-624-3157 Davis & Elkins College. 11 rooms. A beautifully restored Victorian mansion with on-site restaurant. $93 - $166.

• Snowshoe Mountain Resort ☎ +1 304 572-1000 - Snowshoe, WV 26209.

• Timberline Four Seasons Resort ☎ +1 304 866-4801 - Davis, WV 26260.

Travel Next

• Buckhannon, about 30 minutes west on US-33, is home to West Virginia Wesleyan College.
• Helvetia (West Virginia) | Helvetia, about 1 hour south on US-219 and CR-46, is a laid-back village with a strong Swiss cultural legacy.
• Marlinton, about 1 hour and 15 minutes south on US-219 and US-250, is a good base to reach the Cass Scenic Railroad.
• Morgantown, about 1 hour and 30 minutes north on US-33 and I-79, is home to West Virginia University.
• Weston (West Virginia) | Weston, about 45 minutes west on US-33.

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