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’s Allegheny Mountain Highlands.
Elkins is home to numerous unique shops, diverse dining, and a vibrant arts community that includes The Arts Center, Augusta Heritage Center, The Old Brick Playhouse, and the Mountain Arts District collaborative. It’s 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 Preserve America Community, and a Small Town Gem 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 business opportunities 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 “gateway” to the Monongahela National Forest, 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’s easy to see why our region has been recognized as one of our nation’s 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
Students
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
Stay in Elkins
Book accommodations near campus
Area Accommodations
Hotels, Motels & Lodges
Alpine Lodge
304-636-1470
Restaurant on premises
Cheat River Lodge & Cabins
304-636-2301
Graceland Inn
304-637-1600
Located on D&E campus
Tygart Hotel
304-924-4279
Restaurant on premises
Elkins Inn & Suites
304-637-4667
Forks Inn
304-637-0932
Restaurant on premises
Hampton Inn — Elkins
304-630-7500
Hampton Inn — Weston
304-997-8750
Holiday Inn Express & Suites — Elkins
304-630-2266
Holiday Inn Express & Suites — Weston
304-269-3550
Iron Road Inn
304-637-1888
Super 8 by Wyndham
304-801-3047
Luxor Inn & Suites
304-636-5311
Wingate by Wyndham (formerly The Isaac Jackson Hotel)
304-636-1400 | 855-299-9109
Restaurant on premises
Valley View Motel
304-335-6226
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’s Edge
304-613-9300
Lodging only
The Riverside Retreat
304-591-4311
Warfield House Bed & Breakfast
703-628-4043
Huttonsville — 25 minutes south of Elkins
Linger Inn
304-335-4434
Canaan Valley — 30 minutes north
Golden Anchor Cabins
304-704-8764
Davis — 40 minutes north of Elkins
Bright Morning
304-259-5119
Restaurant on premises
Thomas — 45 minutes north of Elkins
Lady Bug
304-463-3362
Fiddler’s Roost
304-463-4040
Lodging Only
Cabins & Resorts
Cabins—60 minutes east of Elkins
Harman’s Luxury Log Cabins
800-436-6254
Resorts—within 40-75 minutes from Elkins
Black Bear Resort
304-866-4391
Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge
304-259-5216 | 800-225-5982
Restaurant on premises
Canaan Valley Resort
304-866-4121
Restaurant on premises
Deerfield Village
304-866-4698
Windwood Fly-In Resort
1-888-359-4667
Restaurant on premises
Snowshoe Mountain Resort
1-877-441-4386
Restaurant on premises
Stonewall Resort
304-269-7400
Restaurant on premises