Elkins-Randolph County Tourism – Authentic by Nature

West Virginia is home to the fourth largest national forest in the Northeast – the lush, dense Monongahela National Forest. For many reasons, the city of Elkins in Randolph County has made a name for itself as the “Base Camp of the Mon.”

Elkins is a vibrant, small city nestled below the beautiful backdrop of the Allegheny Mountains. The city has a variety of unique restaurants and bars, all offering something different from the other, including live music. The downtown area is quaint, small, and concentrated, making it perfect to stretch your legs. Specialty shops are dotted throughout main street.

Elkins is the home base to many outdoor recreation opportunities and a designated Mon Forest Town. Located on the edge of the Monongahela National Forest, in seconds you can experience stunning year-round scenery, abundant plant and animal life, country roads, and some of the most iconic natural [...]

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