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The Landing on the Shaver's Fork

Elkins house

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • sleeps 8

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$229

Whispering Meadow

Elkins house

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • sleeps 8

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$229

Holders Cottage

Elkins cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • sleeps 6

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$189

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About Elkins

Elkins is widely known as one of the best small towns in America, and that's due in no small part to the beautiful mountain and forest scenery. Discover it all and enjoy breathtaking views by booking your FlipKey vacation rental, today.

About Elkins

This impressive city in Randolph County is named after its celebrated son Stephen Benton Elkins. A US senator from 1891 to 1893, Elkins and his father-in-law, US Senator Henry Gassaway Davis, made sure the town received both railroad lines and coalmines. Today, the Davis and Elkins College is named after them.

So progressive was the city during the 19th century that it attracted such visitors as Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter, as well as other less-well known but aspiring presidential candidates. And it's still a popular spot today!

Surrounded by mountains and forestry, there are great opportunities for outdoor pursuits. Campgrounds, picnic parks, bird watching, hiking trails, boating, hunting and fishing… there really is something for every outdoors lover to do here. It's a great base for exploring, but also boasts some pretty fine architecture and entertainment downtown. Check that out, too!

What to do

Explore Visit West Virginia's largest complex of caverns. Sitting just 50 miles east of Elkins this fascinating underground wonderland was discovered in 1760. Tours have been organized here since the 1930s.

Photograph the tall, amber-colored waterfall in Blackwater Falls State Park. Sitting just one hour north of Elkins, it's one of many attractions in this lovely expanse of woodland and mountains.

Chill out with some old time fiddling at Pickin' in the Park. Held on Wednesday afternoons at the College over five weeks in July and August it's a great way to hear some Bluegrass, Cajun and Irish tunes.

Sit back and enjoy the scenery on a steam train, courtesy of the Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad. a two-hour trip includes dinner.

Go visit the Welcome Center. It has a train museum and incredibly friendly staff who'll point out all the great locations to cover on your vacation.

Top Elkins travel tips

Due to its location in the midst of mountains, Elkins generally has a pleasant temperature in summer, which is excellent for trekking around the State Parks in. Winter can be exceptionally chilly though, and the area certainly gets its fair share of snow.

There's no public transport in Elkins so it's a case of getting around via foot or by hiring a bike.

If heading for Dolly Sods Wilderness Park, then take a picnic since there's nowhere to stop for coffee and eats once inside the area.

Pittsburgh International is the nearest airport to Elkins and is 110 miles away.

Set in an absolutely stunning landscape and blessed with a historic and architecturally impressive downtown, Elkins draws outdoors enthusiasts from around the world. See what all the fuss is about yourself by making sure you and your family have somewhere great to stay when you book your Elkins vacation rental with FlipKey.

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