- Our list of the best things to do in Elkins, West Virginia, features the top 25 nearby activities — including 10 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Elkins, WV has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Elkins, WV , followed by 16 popular activities in nearby cities, including Davis, Buckhannon, Philippi and Seneca Rocks
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The Highland Scenic Highway, running for 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219 near Marlinton, is the highest major roadway in West Virginia. While the entire route is very scenic, the four overlooks allow visitors to park and see views of the Allegheny Highlands.
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US Route 219 South, Marlinton, WV 24954
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Various historic eras of the local region are documented within the Pocahontas County Historical Society Museum. Displays at the museum include spinning wheels and looms, tools, railroad artifacts, and dolls.
40.9 Miles
Our Town Theatre is a cinema that features live performances for the benefit of the surrounding community. The theatre also has a 'Costume Shop' where actors can buy costumes for plays.
41.0 Miles
A small town in the county of Garrett, the Town of Mountain Lake Park has a historic district that was added to the register of historic places in 1983. The town has a population of just over 2,000.
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Dedicated to the local soldiers who fought and died in the Vietnam War, Marion County Vietnam Memorial provides a large plaque honoring their sacrifice. The plaque has a list of names and the day they were killed engraved into it.
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The Alley is a bowling center offering several up to date bowling lanes. Along with bowling, visitors to The Alley can play games in the game room (Ping-Pong, pool, air hockey, shuffle board,) and can eat at the in-house restaurant.
41.6 Miles
Palatine Park was only opened to the public in the summer of 2014. During the summer months there is an automated and free children's splash park, and the park features an amphitheater with live music and entertainment on the weekends.
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A 24-lane bowling facility, Fairmont Bowling Center Inc provides open bowling with shoe rental and automatic scoring. The center offers a lounge area, cosmic bowling and private event and party hosting.
42.0 Miles
Eye for Art Gallery & Studio hosts a variety of exhibits by an eclectic array of artists. Exhibits rotate monthly, and represent a wide variety of genres. The gallery also offers classes.
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I-79 at Exit 139 - follow the signs to the park, Fairmont, WV
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In the late 1700s, Captain Jacob Prickett and his family moved to the area now known as Prickett's Fort. Visitors can tour the fort, along with the 19th century Job Prickett House, Prickett Cemetery, as actors enact daily living activities.