- The list below includes 17 free or cheap things to do in or near Elkins, West Virginia, including 40 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
- From Allegheny Highlands Trail to Monongahela National Forest, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elkins and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Buckhannon, Davis, Philippi and Seneca Rocks.
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In business since 1950, Skateland offers an indoor skating rink for its guests. It has 'glo-skating' events where visitors can skate under black light. It also has a large, inflatable outdoor cinema screen available for rent.
22.1 Miles
The 280.2 foot Burr Arch Truss was originally constructed in 1852 by Lemuel Chenoweth. The bridge is the largest 'double barreled' covered bridge on a highway in the United States,
22.8 Miles
Mountain Trail Rides provides guided riding through the Canaan Valley and is open throughout the year with no off season. At the start point of the tours, there is also a petting zoo, gemstone mine, and gift shop.
23.5 Miles
The Upshur Cinema, located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, features six cinemas, most of which feature 'PG-rated' movies. Any movies that are 'R' rated require that cinema-goers must be at least 17 years of age.
24.7 Miles
The Wvhighlands Artisans Group is a shop that sells homemade textiles, soap, jewelry, botanic collages, stained glass, photographs, quilts, metal works, and watercolors. The group is made up of 25 artists.
24.8 Miles
Photographers love to take photos of the water at Blackwater Falls State Park, because of its black color caused by tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles in the water. The park has a lodge with a 200-seat conference center and indoor pool, cabins, and camping facilities.
24.8 Miles
The Canaan Valley State Park is a 6,000-acre state park that is best known for its eccentric winter sports playground. Activities that the park offers include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, and tubing.
25.0 Miles
Riders can go on a 1.5 hour guided horseback ride to Seneca Rocks. The trip includes two stops and time near the top of the rocks to play on them.
25.4 Miles
Seneca Caves offers two caves that visitors can tour, one of which is the oldest cave in West Virginia. Visitors can also mine for gemstones, picnic, and visit the gift shop.
25.5 Miles
Spruce Knob at Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area is the highest peak in West Virginia. Rock climbers often climb the peak, and the recreation area is important in history because it was the first national recreation area in the United States.