- TripBuzz found 18 things to do with kids in or near Elkins, West Virginia, including 12 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Davis, Buckhannon, Philippi and Seneca Rocks.
- From Elkins Bowling Recreation Center to New Tygart Flyer, the Elkins area offers 44 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Forests.
- Situated on the Tygart Valley River and Leading Creek, over 7,000 people call Elkin, West Virginia home. This city, located in Randolph County, spans only 4 square miles. Elkin was named in the 1995 edition of 'The 100 Best Small Towns in America.' The city has a wonderful, spanning view of the mountains and terrain, accompanied with an array of festivals in celebration of the town.
Showing 51-60 of
82
40.8 Miles
100%
22 votes
107 S. Second St., Oakland, MD 21550
MoreLess Info
Historians and automotive buffs enjoy visiting Maryland's Garrett County Museum of Transportation. The museum features two floors of exhibit space that includes buggies, carriages, sleighs, automobiles and fire vehicles, as well as artifacts.
40.8 Miles
Situated on nearly 7,000 acres, Garrett State Forest is composed of valleys, streams and a variety of trees including oak, hickory, maple and pine. The forest is suitable for hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, camping, fishing and hunting.
40.9 Miles
The Highland Scenic Highway, running for 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219 near Marlinton, is the highest major roadway in West Virginia. While the entire route is very scenic, the four overlooks allow visitors to park and see views of the Allegheny Highlands.
40.9 Miles
100%
3 votes
US Route 219 South, Marlinton, WV 24954
MoreLess Info
Various historic eras of the local region are documented within the Pocahontas County Historical Society Museum. Displays at the museum include spinning wheels and looms, tools, railroad artifacts, and dolls.
40.9 Miles
Our Town Theatre is a cinema that features live performances for the benefit of the surrounding community. The theatre also has a 'Costume Shop' where actors can buy costumes for plays.
41.0 Miles
Dedicated to the local soldiers who fought and died in the Vietnam War, Marion County Vietnam Memorial provides a large plaque honoring their sacrifice. The plaque has a list of names and the day they were killed engraved into it.
41.1 Miles
The Alley is a bowling center offering several up to date bowling lanes. Along with bowling, visitors to The Alley can play games in the game room (Ping-Pong, pool, air hockey, shuffle board,) and can eat at the in-house restaurant.
41.6 Miles
Palatine Park was only opened to the public in the summer of 2014. During the summer months there is an automated and free children's splash park, and the park features an amphitheater with live music and entertainment on the weekends.
41.6 Miles
A 24-lane bowling facility, Fairmont Bowling Center Inc provides open bowling with shoe rental and automatic scoring. The center offers a lounge area, cosmic bowling and private event and party hosting.
42.2 Miles
88%
83 votes
I-79 at Exit 139 - follow the signs to the park, Fairmont, WV
MoreLess Info
In the late 1700s, Captain Jacob Prickett and his family moved to the area now known as Prickett's Fort. Visitors can tour the fort, along with the 19th century Job Prickett House, Prickett Cemetery, as actors enact daily living activities.