Elkins, West Virginia is a medium sized town of about 7,000 people located deep in the mountains of West Virginia. This town is dedicated to preserving Appalachian culture and passing on its history to the next generation.

Elkins is able to preserve countless mountain traditions thanks to the Davis and Elkins College.
Davis & Elkins College/Facebook
Students come here have the chance to study traditional music and Appalachian culture.
Davis & Elkins College/Facebook
The Augusta Heritage Center is part of the college, and offers classes in traditional crafts to the community.
Augusta Heritage Center
The Heritage Center also hosts concerts and dances.
Augusta Heritage Center

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Each year, Elkins celebrates its mountain heritage with the Mountain State Forest Festival.
Mountain State Forest Festival
The festivities take place in October throughout the city. You'll find food, music, games, and contests like this lumberjack competition.
Elkins is home to many great restaurants, like the Forks Inn.
The Forks Inn/Facebook
The restaurant sits on top of a mountain, providing amazing views while you eat!
The Forks Inn/Facebook
You can also rent rooms here if you want to stay for a while.
No visit to Elkins is complete without a trip to the Elkins Depot.
Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad/Facebook
You can take a ride on the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad, or just enjoy watching the trains roll by.

For more great towns in West Virginia, try taking this small town road trip.

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