Randolph County is situated in the heart of and represents a number of charming communities connected by a picturesque landscape. Rich culture, heritage, mountain scenery, and abundant opportunities for outdoor adventure make this area a wonderful place to stay. Visitors admire the friendly hospitality they find here, and are surprised at the wide range of year-round attractions and activities.

Because we are positioned at the crossroads of several major highways and routes, and are surrounded by popular travel destinations in bordering counties, many travelers make Randolph County their “home” while visiting.

Randolph County Convention & Visitors Bureau 1302 North Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241 304.636.2780 • 800.422.3304 • randolphcountywv.com

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Photo Credits: Jerry Pastine, Harry Giglio, Dave Savage An Array of Arts & Entertainment Venues.

Live music and theater performances,

exhibitions, and seasonal productions are

held year-round. American Mountain

Theater and the Gandy Dancer Theatre’s

music and comedy shows are a “must see”!

You’ll find events celebrating local history,

and cultures far beyond our borders. Check

our calendar for upcoming events and make

time to attend one during your visit to

Randolph County. American Mountain Theater

Gandy Dancer Theatre

Come Experience the array of Arts and Entertainment Venues in Our Small Community.

4 800.422.3304 • randolphcountywv.com 5 From Spring to Fall, more than a Dozen Fairs and Festivals Dot the Calendar, leading up to West Virginia’s

largest, the Mountain State Forest Festival in October. Quaint and friendly

towns throughout the county celebrate what makes them special.

For more information, directions and a comprehensive listing of events, visit www.randolphcountywv.com or call 800.422.3304. AHC/Dave Savage

Fasnacht Wednesday “Pickin’ in the Park” Beverly Days/Fireman’s Festival Mountain State Forest Festival Saturday Before Ash Wednesday Year-Round Last Full Week in July First Full Weekend in October Helvetia, WV 26224 Elkins City Park & Hermanson Center Beverly, WV 26253 Elkins, WV 26241 www.helvetiawv.com Elkins, WV 26241 www.historicbeverly.org www.forestfestival.com 304.924.6435 304.637.1316 304.636.5032 304.636.1824

Maple Syrup Festival Coalton Days Augusta Heritage Festival Augusta Old-Time Week & Third Weekend in March Third Weekend in June Second Weekend in August Fiddlers Reunion Pickens, WV 26230 Coalton, WV 26257 Elkins City Park, Elkins, WV 26241 Last Week in October 304.934.5096 304.636.3267 304.637.1209 or 1.800.624.3157 Davis & Elkins College www.augustaheritage.com Elkins, WV 26241 Spring Dulcimer Week (Augusta) Independence Day Celebration www.augustaheritage.com Third Full Week in April Fourth of July Weekend Helvetia Fair 304.637.1209 Elkins, WV 26241 Elkins, WV 26241 Second Weekend in September www.augustaheritage.com www.ercc.com Helvetia, WV 26224 Old Fashioned Beverly Christmas 304.637.1209 304.636.2717 www.helvetiafair.com First Saturday in December 304.924.6435 Beverly, WV 26253 Mill Creek’s Birthday/ Beverly Heritage Days Reenactments www.historicbeverly.org Mother’s Day Celebration Third Weekend of July biennially Randolph County Fair 304.637.7424 Week long celebration starting Sunday (2010, 2012) Third Week in September Prior to Mother’s Day Beverly, WV 26253 4-H Camp Pioneer, Beverly, WV 26253 Ramps & Rails Festival Mill Creek, WV 26280 http://www.historicbeverly.org www.randolphcountyfairwv.com Last Saturday in April 304.335.7470 304.637.7424 304.636.1235 Historic Town Square, Elkins www.elkinsdepot.com 6 800.422.3304 • randolphcountywv.com 304.635.7803 7 Variety Defines Dining in Randolph County. Here you’ll find

a unique offering of locally-owned eateries, many with menus featuring dishes

inspired by the region. Of course, you’ll find plenty of your favorite chain and

fast food restaurants too.

Downtown and Throughout From friendly the Region You’ll Find eateries to cozy Quaint Shops and boutiques offering bookstores, you’ll unusual gifts and mementos, many handmade find a dazzling by area artisans reminding visitors of their array of storefronts stay for years to come. along the streets of

8 downtown Elkins. 800.422.3304 • randolphcountywv.com 9 HUNTING & FISHING WINTER ACTIVITIES Our natural surroundings attract Less than an hour’s drive from Elkins will hunters and fishermen year-round. put you on the slopes at several of the This region offers a number of stocked region’s premiere ski resorts where you’ll trout streams and lakes and more than find downhill skiing, snowboarding, 150 native trout streams. For hunters, cross-country skiing, tubing, and other our high elevation fosters some of the fun family activities. state’s best opportunity for deer, bear, and wild turkey harvests. HIKING For More Information: www.wvdnr.gov Many visitors enjoy Randolph County’s numerous hiking trails in and around our PARKS, FORESTS AND OTHER State Parks and National Forests. From GREAT OUTDOOR PLACES scenic to rugged, you’ll find great diversity Randolph County is enveloped by some for spending an afternoon or all-day. of the most beautifully undisturbed coun- try in the east. Travelers can experience RAIL TRAILS AND BIKING the solitude and charm of the Appala- Miles of trails make Randolph County chian Mountains by visiting one of the a diversely beautiful place for biking many unique National Forests or State enthusiasts. From the adrenaline rush of Parks in the area. a rugged downhill adventure to a leisurely ride along a scenic rail trail, there’s plenty of opportunity for great biking here.

MOTORCYCLING Randolph County is a popular destination for riders from throughout the Eastern U.S.A “hub” of scenic mountain riding, travelers enjoy riding all day and returning to Elkins for dinner and a comfortable night’s stay. Feel the Fresh Mountain Visit www.randolphcountywv.com for a downloadable Motorcycle Brochure. Breezes of the Lush Monongahela National Forest, hisorically recognized

as an outdoor sportsman’s paradise.

Find miles and miles of trout streams

and four seasons of recreational fun,

including skiing, November to March,

swimming and biking, whitewater

rafting, and hiking along miles of

nature trails. 10 800.422.3304 • randolphcountywv.com 11 TRAIN RIDES All Aboard! Be sure to make time for a rail excursion on one of several area trains. Day trips through awesome scenic landscapes, dinner trains, seasonal and holiday excursions delight both young and old. The Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad departs trains from several locations each bringing a unique travel experience while celebrating the railroad as an important part of our local history.

Visitors to Randolph County will Enjoy the Opportunity to Explore the Rich Heritage of the Region. Discover the battlefields, cemeteries, museums, and histori- cal buildings that represent our role in the Civil War. Or, visit the small towns that today recapture the life- styles and spirit of our pioneering founders.

From an 18th century railroad tycoon Visitors of Randolph County to a quaint Swiss village nestled in the will enjoy the opportunity to mountains, Randolph County is West explore the rich heritage of

Virginia History at its best! the region.

12 13 Riverside Cabins CAMPGROUNDS P.O. Box 1883 Alpine Shores Elkins, WV 26241 HC 73 Box 3 Super 8 Motel Pet Friendly HOTELS AND MOTELS Bowden, WV 26254 Route 250/219 South 304.636.9220 Alpine Lodge 304.636.4311 Elkins, WV 26241 www.lowercheatcabins.com Route 33 Wireless/Pet Friendly Mountain Retreat Cabin Cheat Campground and Cabins Alpena, WV 26254 304.636.6500 or 800.800.8000 Route 32 Faulkner Road 304.636.1470 www.super8.com Harman, WV 26270 Bowden, WV 26254 Lodge 304.227.4598 304.636.3624 The Brazen Head Inn Route 33 East U.S. 219 South Nakiska Chalet Harman Mountain Farm Campground Elkins, WV 26241 Mingo, WV 26294 HC 73 Box 24 HC 70 Box 67-A Wireless/Pet Friendly 304.339.6917 or 866.339.6917 Valley Head, WV 26294 Harman, WV 26270 304.636.2301 www.brazenheadinn.com 304.339.6309 or 800.255.5982 304.227.3647 www.cheatriverlodge.com www.nakiska.com www.harmanmountainfarm.com Valley View Motel Days Inn and Suites U.S. 219 Oak Mountain Hollow Lodge Kumbrabow State Park 1200 Harrison Avenue Mill Creek, WV 26280 Beverly, WV 26253 County Road 219/16 Elkins, WV 26241 304.335.6226 304.636.1068 Huttonsville, WV 26273 Wireless/Pet Friendly www.oakmountainhollowlodge.com 304.335.2219 or 800.225.5982 304.637.4667 or 800.DAYSINN VACATION RENTALS www.kumbrabow.com www.daysinn.com Point Mountain Wilderness Becky’s Creek Cabins Monterville, WV 26282 Little Tory Campground Econo Lodge Becky’s Creek Road Pet Friendly Harman, WV 26270 Route 33, East Huttonsville, WV 26273 304.339.4067 or 304.614.9558 304.227.4533 Elkins, WV 26241 Pet Friendly www.pointmountainwilderness.net Monongahela National Forest Camping Areas Wireless/Pet Friendly 304.335.2353 or 800.335.2353 Riverside Retreat Stuart Recreation Area 304.636.5311 www.beckyscreekwv.com www.choicehotels.com Old Route 33 Bear Heaven Campground Club Elkins, WV 26241 Laurel Fork Elkins Motor Lodge Route 250 South Pet Friendly Spruce Knob Lake Campground 830 Harrison Avenue Durbin, WV 26264 304.614.1328 or 304.591.4311 877.444.6777 Elkins, WV 26241 304.456.4627 www.virtualcities.com Pegasus Farm Campground and Music Park Wireless/Pet Friendly www.cheatmountainclub.com 304.636.1400 Water Gap Retreat 480 Arnold Hill Road www.wvweb.com/elkinsmotorlodge/ Cheat Mountain Touring Center 172 High Street Elkins, WV 26241 P.O. Box 145 Elkins, WV 26241 800.768.2087 or 304.637.1818 Graceland Inn and Conference Center Route 219/250 South 304.704.7867 www.pegasusfarmcampground.com 100 Campus Drive Huttonsville, WV 26273 www.watergapretreat.com Revelle’s River Resort Elkins, WV 26241 304.335.6485 Bowden, WV 26254 Wireless www.cheatmountaintouring.com BED AND BREAKFAST 304.637.1600 or 800.624.3157 Wireless Casual Comfort B&B www.gracelandinn.com Elk Springs Fly Shop & Outfitters 304.636.0023 or 877.988.2267 #14 A Dry Branch Road 127 Guy Street www.revelles.com Hampton Inn Elkins Monterville, WV 26282 Elkins, WV 26241 Shake N Burger Campground 480 Plantation Drive Pet Friendly 304.704.9403 Elkins, WV 26241 Harman, WV 26270 304.339.2359 or 877.355.7774 The Post House Wireless 304.227.4197 www.elkspringsflyshop.com 306 Robert E. Lee Avenue 304.630.7500 Elkins, WV 26241 Shavers Fork Campground www.hamptoninn.hilton.com Cabins HC 68 Box 136B No Pets Bowden, WV 26254 Holiday Inn Express Glady, WV 26268 304.636.1792 304.637.8898 or 866.988.5267 50 Martin Street Smoke-Free Facility Warfield House Water Gap Retreat Elkins, WV 26241 304.636.6574 318 Buffalo Street Elkins, WV 26241 Wireless www.gladyforkcabins.com Elkins, WV 26241 304.704.7867 304.630.2266 or 800-HOLIDAY 703.628.4043 www.watergapretreat.com www.hiexpress.com/elkinswv.com

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