3 days in West Virginia Itinerary

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Start: Rapid City

Fly to Yeager Airport, Drive to Elkins

Elkins

— 1 night

Drive

Harpers Ferry

— 1 night

Fly

End: Rapid City

Tue, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 1 Edit

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Elkins

Elkins is a city in Randolph County, West Virginia, USA. Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): contemplate the long history of Elkins Depot Welcome Center CVB, Inc., identify plant and animal life at Dolly Sods, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Bickel Knob Observation Tower.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Elkins trip itinerary website.

Rapid City to Elkins is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. In July, daytime highs in Elkins are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to travel to Harpers Ferry.

Things to do in Elkins

Parks · Wildlife · Historic Sites · Museums

Highlights from your trip

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    Must see
            
Dolly Sods

4.6

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    Mountain
                    
Bickel Knob Observation Tower

4.7

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    Historic Site
                    
Elkins Depot Welcome Center CVB, Inc.

4.6

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Harpers Ferry

With a population of less than 300, Harpers Ferry is as quaint as they come.

On the 1st (Thu), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Ruins of St. John's Episcopal Church, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, then contemplate the long history of The Point, and finally contemplate the long history of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Harpers Ferry online journey planner.

Traveling by car from Elkins to Harpers Ferry takes 3.5 hours. In July in Harpers Ferry, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 66°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to travel back home.

Things to do in Harpers Ferry

Historic Sites · Parks · Nature

Highlights from your trip

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    Must see
            
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

4.7

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    Church
                    
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church

4.5

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    Lookout
                    
The Point

4.9

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West Virginia travel guide

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Historic Sites · State Parks · Zipline

The Mountain State

Located entirely within the Appalachian Mountain region, the aptly nicknamed "Mountain State" represents the highest state east of the Mississippi River with an average elevation of about 460 m (1,500 ft) above sea level. With an official motto of "Mountaineers are always free," West Virginia is home to a fiercely independent people, proud of their state's rich natural resources, physical beauty, and traditional culture. The state is often overlooked by tourists, and its major attractions retain an off-the-beaten-path character and exemplify a laid-back pace of life. West Virginians like to describe their part of the country as both wild and wonderful, a claim you can easily test on a holiday here by filling your itinerary with exploration of the state's green mountains, white-water rivers, and historical small towns.