Randolph County
Local Eats
There’s a level of culinary sophistication here you would expect to find in larger metropolitan areas. FromVenezuelan delicacies to Appalachian favorites to what may actually be the country’s best cinnamon rolls, Elkins has it.
El Gran Sabor , an authentic Venezuelan restaurant, offers an incredible menu of tostonés, cachapas, arepas, and fajitas. Live bands play weekly, making the restaurant a favorite among locals. Beander's Restaurant and Tavern and C.J. Maggie’s Elkins location are local hot spots known for good food and even better spirits. A dining destination in its own right, The Forks Restaurant & Inn offers upscale food in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant and inn are located on the outskirts of town, meaning you can take full advantage of the scenery. Enjoy seasonal menu items outside on the deck before spending the night in one of the luxury cabins or lodge rooms. 1863 Appalachian Bistro has been serving upmouthwatering cinnamon rolls, savory steaks, barbeque, and other family favorites for more than 50 years. After seeing the sights around Elkins, head to the Vintage Restaurant andWine Bar for happy hour food specials and drinks. Youmight like it so much you come back on Sunday for the restaurant’s renowned brunch. For a taste of home cooking, the RailYard Restaurant is the only eatery in Elkins that offers a balcony overlooking the railroad depot. Enjoy a satisfying meal while watching the trains depart.
If your tastes run to barbecue, head to Smoke on theWater . It was established in 2011 by native JonMagee, a longtime resident of the river and avid trout angler, to provide unique and delicious food prepared in the laid-back, river living style. Italian lovers will want to try MamaMia’s Pie &Pasta in downtown Elkins, where all marinara, pizza, Alfredo, pasta sauces and bread doughs are prepared from scratch daily. Enjoy al fresco dining in the old world tradition at this family-owned favorite. These andmore unique dining options are available throughout Elkins and Randolph County.
HISTORIC BEVERLY
battles of the Civil War took place. The GoffHouse steps right out of the late 18th and 19th centuries, with its white clapboard siding and romantic wraparound porch. Today the fully restored building is home to Historic Beverly Antiques , where you can viewCivil War–era graffiti or peruse consignment antiques and collectibles, including rooms full of vintage clothing, old-fashioned Christmas decor, and new and used books. The hub of history, though, may be the Randolph CountyMuseum . Loaded with artifacts, the attraction is in the Blackman-Bosworth Store building, circa 1828. And for unique shopping in town, buy, sell, or trade books at Historic Beverly Antiques at the DavidGoffHouse onMain Street.
Nestled between Elkins and Mill Creek, the extraordinary town of Beverly is rich in history. The Beverly Heritage Center—occupying the Beverly Bank, the Randolph County Courthouse, the Hill Building, and the Bushrod Crawford buildings, all more than 100 years old—serves as a visitor center and museum. Tours are guided by Beverly’s own residents, who tell the story of the town’s traditions and culture. History buffs will appreciate the RichMountain Battlefield CivilWar Site , where one of the earliest
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