Cuisine and Culture In Greater Elkins
Eat Like A Local
The Greater Elkins area is alive with delicious cuisine and rich culture. From one-of-a-kind eateries to long standing festivals and events, experience small town charm in the Greater Elkins area and create cherished memories along the way.
Dining & Drinks
Ranging from the upscale cuisine of The Forks Inn to the casual American fare of C.J. Maggie’s and even the Latin American fusion of El Gran Sabor, you’ll find a little bit of everything in the Greater Elkins area. Start your day the caffeinated way with TipTop’s gourmet coffee, and later pay homage to Elkins’ lumberjack history with a cold brew at Big Timber Brewing. If you are looking for delicious home-cooked Italian comfort food served with sincere friendliness in comfortable surroundings, visit Mama Mia’s Pie and Pasta.
Ride the Rails
Trains have long been a form a transportation but now these excursions have become more of a leisure activity. The Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad has delighted guests for over 20 years. Explore some of the most rugged corners of the Appalachian Mountains in a steam-powered locomotive. A variety of trips ranging from two-hour jaunts to four-hour dinner expresses will be perfect for a family outing.
Try Something New
The Randolph County Community Arts Center hosts art exhibits, classes, concerts and other special events. The Augusta Heritage Center at Davis & Elkins College preserves traditional Appalachian music, dance, craft and folklore. And Gandy Dancer Theatre hosts Branson-style variety shows with dinner.
Every season is festive in the Greater Elkins area, from the Ramps & Rails Festival in the spring, to the Augusta Festival in the summer, the Mountain State Forest Festival and Scarecrow Festival in the fall, to local holiday celebrations all winter.