Elkins Mayor's Office

Mayor Judith A. Guye	Welcome to Elkins, a place to experience a better life. A place where your lifestyle coexists with comfort and adventure. A place that is free of crime and far from the troubles of urban life, yet still connected to culture and the arts.
Elkins is a moderate sized town with its own 'edge'. With a downtown area serving as the pulse of the community, the town has been honored as one of the best small towns in America. Davis and Elkins College provides a unique cultural backdrop to the community by contributing a number of programs and events that are available to the public, including the Augusta Heritage Festival, a summer-long educational program that attracts musicians and artisans from around the nation. Elkins greets the Fall season by hosting the Mountain State Forest Festival. We are a town with a strong healthcare system anchored by Davis Memorial Hospital. With the best ski resorts in the south, miles of mountain biking, hiking in national forests, access to over 500 miles of trout streams, whitewater rivers for all skill levels, unparalleled blaze of fall colors, hunting, an award winning golf course a short drive from home. You will find that great adventures start in Elkins. Our community has a wealth of youth activities to keep young minds sharp. Local youth organizations range from theater productions at the Old Brick Playhouse and art classes at the Community Arts Center, to youth baseball, soccer, and swimming leagues. After exploring our web site, come visit us personally and experience a vibrant mountain community in the heart of a pristine wilderness, rich in heritage and alive with the arts. Sincerely, Judith A. Guye Mayor