Berkeley Springs

By car

Berkeley Springs is located on US-522, between Lewistown, Pennsylvania and Hancock, Maryland in the north, and Winchester, Virginia in the south. To the north is I-68, which goes to Cumberland, Maryland, and Morgantown, West Virginia. Also to the north is I-70, which goes to Somerset, Pennsylvania, and Hagerstown, Maryland. East of Berkeley Springs is I-81, which goes to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Roanoke, Virginia.

By bus

Greyhound Lines serves a bus station in nearby Hancock, Maryland. Greyhound buses arrive from Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh.
From the Hancock bus station, it is a 10-minute taxi ride to Berkeley Springs.

By train

Amtrak provides service to a train station in Cumberland, Maryland. The station is on Amtrak's Capitol Limited, a daily train that travels between Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
From the Cumberland train station, it is a 40-minute taxi ride to Berkeley Springs.

By plane

The nearest major commercial airports to Berkeley Springs are Baltimore-Washington International Airport and Washington-Dulles International Airport, each about 2 hours away. Hagerstown Regional Airport is 40 minutes away and has limited commercial service.

There is no public transportation in Berkeley Springs. Downtown Berkeley Springs is compact and easy to explore by walking. Exploring the area outside the downtown area will generally require driving a car or taking a taxi.

• Berkeley Springs State Park

  phone: +1 304-258-2711
  address: 2 S Washington Street
  4.5 acre park. Roman bath house and main bathhouse with private swimming baths and spa treatments; pump building with free spring water taps; primitive stone "George Washington's Bathtub" bathing area; museum with exhibits on local geology, culture and history; monument to James Rumsey, inventor of the steamboat; warm spring-water pools and sinking sands; and public spring-water swimming pool.

• Samuel Taylor Suit Cottage

  address: Route 9
  , also known as Berkeley Springs Castle, was built from silica sandstone in 1885. The castle features 13 rooms and a dungeon. It was once open for tours, but is now privately-owned, although you can still view the exterior on the mountainside from a distance.

• The Ice House

  phone: +1 304-258-2300
  Independence Street and Mercer Street. An art center featuring community and youth theater, concerts, and a gallery, housed in a 1910 cold-storage building.

• Star Theatre

  phone: +1 304 258-1404
  Congress Street and N Washington Street. Films begin at 8PM Friday through Sunday (and Thursday, in summer). A one-screen 1928 movie theatre resurrected in 1977, showing films a few weeks past first-run. Couches available for $0.50 extra. Be sure to try their popcorn ("the best in four states") fresh out of the 1947 popping machine with real butter. $3.50.

• Triple "B" Arena

  phone: +1 304-258-4178 or +1 304-258-9490
  address: 203 Barbecue Drive
  Old West rodeo, team roping, championship bull rides, barrel racing, special events and concerts.

• Cacapon Resort State Park

  phone: +1 304-258-1022
  address: 818 Cacapon Lodge Drive
  Hiking, horseback riding, swimming, boating, tennis, basketball, volleyball, fishing, par-72 18-hole golf course, golf lessons, nature and recreation programs. Lodging available. Restaurant and gift shop. Scenic overlooks for drivers and hikers. Golf $12-$32.

• Take a walking tour of historic downtown Berkeley Springs.

• Washington Heritage TrailIs a 127-mile (204-km) scenic driving trail through the three counties of West Virginia's eastern panhandle, highlighting George Washington's involvement in the area, as well as local architecture and scenic wonders.

• Sleepy Creek Sports

  phone: +1 304-258-3271 or +1 304-261-5865
  address: 6265 Windsor Lane
  Shotgun and sporting clay range. NRA personal protection course and shotgun sports school available.

Mineral Spas

• Berkeley Springs State Park

  phone: +1 304-258-2711
  address: 2 S Washington Street
  Spa open daily 10AM to 6PM (last appointment at 4:30PM). A state park renowned for its warm mineral-water springs that flow at a rate of approximately 1500 gallons per minute. The main bathhouse was opened in 1930 and recently renovated. Today its serves thousands of people who come to take the waters. The spa features heated Roman baths, whirlpool tub bathing, massages, a sauna and showers. There is a men's side and a ladies. The historic Roman Baths built in 1815, have nine private bathing chambers with 750 gal tubs of the heated spring water. Spa rates $10-80.

• Atasia Spa

  phone: +1 304-258-7888
  address: 41 Congress Street
  Therapeutic massage, reiki and reflexology, aroma-stone and raindrop therapy, lomi lomi, rejuvenating facials, sugar scrubs, herbal wraps, mud treatments, gardenside pedicures, manicures, whirlpools and steam baths.

• The Bath House

  phone: +1 304-258-9071
  address: 21 Fairfax Street
  Massage, facials, aromatherapy, steam therapy, spas, hot and cold stone therapy. Lodging available.

Events

• Berkeley Springs International Water TastingN. Washington St., +1-304-258-2210 or +1-866-458-2210. Held in late February at the Country Inn, the largest water-tasting competition in the world features municipal tap water, purified drinking water, and still and sparkling bottled waters. Since 1991.

• Berkeley Springs Studio Tour

  phone: +1 304-258-3541
  address: 82 Powerline Lane
  A free, self-guided, family-friendly tour of working artists' studios in and around Berkeley Springs. The twice-yearly event is held every Memorial Day weekend and two weekends after Columbus Day is celebrated.

• George Washington's Bathtub Celebration

  phone: +1 304-258-9147
  address: 127 Fairfax Street
  Held in mid-March. Dollar sales throughout town, dramatic readings of George Washington's writings about the area, guided walking tours, live entertainment.

• Berkeley Springs Apple Butter Festival

  address: 127 Fairfax Street
  Two-day event on Columbus Day weekend in early October, featuring a parade, live music, contests - including apple-butter and baking contests, beard contest and hog calling - and an all-day apple-butter-making show. Over 200 vendors offer traditional crafts and antiques, home-canned goods and mountain cooking in the park and on downtown streets. Since 1974.

• phone: +1-800-447-8797
  address: Independence and Mercer
  Two-days on second weekend in November at the Ice House. More than 60 readers, bodyworkers and vendors plus lectures and workshops.

• Berkeley Springs Farmers' Market

  address: Route 522 and Fairfax Street
  Locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and vegetable plants, fresh and dried herbs and herbal products, house plants, perennials, fresh meat, dairy products, breads and pastries, james and jellies, honey, fresh eggs, prepared foods, contests and special events.

• Homeopathy Works

  phone: +1 304-258-2541
  Manufacturing homeopathic medicine since 1873, with a retail outlet and museum.

• Jules

  address: 13 Fairfax Street
  Enchanting gifts and collectables from around the world.

• The Parks House

  address: 363 S Washington Street
  Fine wood furniture, collectibles, and country accents, displayed in a restored 1911 stone house.

• Portals

  address: 81-A N Washington Street
  Open 11AM to 5PM Friday through Monday. A New Age shop featuring books, music, crystals, incense, jewelry, statuary, home decor, sage, ceremony kits, wood carvings, drums, tarot and oracle cards and one-of-a kind Kindred Connection Santas. Classes and seminars offered on crystals, Reiki, drumming, meditation, Wicca and card reading.

• The RAG Shop

  phone: +1 304-258-7742
  address: 109 N Washington Street
  Open 10AM to 6PM Monday through Saturday, and 12PM to 6PM on Sunday. Niche market offering furniture, books, clothing, and housewares.

• Sage Moon Herb Shop

  address: 47 Independence Street
  Open 11AM to 5PM Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 11AM to 6PM on Friday; and 10AM to 5:30PM Saturday and Sunday; closed Tuesdays. Herbs, plants, specialty teas, crafts, oils, books, candles and gifts.

• Gat Creek

  phone: +1 304-258-2818
  address: 5270 Valley Road
  Handmade reproduction antique furniture, made with solid wood using traditional woodworking techniques.

Galleries

• Heath Studio Gallery

  phone: +1 304-258-2482 or +1 304-258-9840
  address: 327 N Washington Street
  Watercolors, woodcuts, linocuts and monoprints.

• Frog Valley Artisans, Ltd.

  address: 82 Powerline Lane
  A growing artists' collective with working studios in metal, ceramics, pottery, stained and fused glass, a small gift-shop and onsite gallery. Open Friday thru Saturday from April through December and by appointment.

• Mountain Laurel Gallery

  phone: +1 304-258-1919
  address: 1 N Washington Street
  Designer jewelry, wearables, fine art, glass, pottery, metal, wood and candles.

Shopping centers

• Berkeley Springs Antique Mall

  address: 7 Fairfax Street
  Quality antiques & collectibles from 30 dealers.

• The West Virginia Room and Morgan Tavern

  phone: +1 304-258-2210
  address: 110 S Washington St
  Open for breakfast 7:30AM to 11AM Monday through Friday (full breakfast) and 8AM to 11AM Saturday and Sunday (full breakfast), for lunch 11AM to 5PM Friday through Sunday, and for dinner 5:30 to 9PM Friday through Sunday. Appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, poultry, seafood, grilled meats, desserts.

• Grandma's Country Kitchen

  phone: +1 304-947-775
  address: 46 Winchester Street, Paw Paw
  Located in the neighboring town of Paw Paw. Breakfast, salads, sandwiches, burgers and dinners. On-site inn. Most items $2-7.

• Lot 12 Public House

  address: 117 Warren Street
  Northern Italian cuisine including salads, soups, pasta, seafood, poultry, meat, and homemade desserts. $19-32.

• Maria's Garden

  phone: +1 304-258-2021
  address: 42 Independence Street
  Italian and American cuisine, including appetizers, pasta dinners, seafood, down home favorites, platters, subs, sandwiches, salads, burgers and pizza. $4.50-22.

• Tari's Cafe

  address: 33 N Washington Street
  Open daily until 9PM. Cafe and tavern featuring imaginative recipes with fresh and homegrown ingredients, in robust portions. On-site gallery. Appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads, burgers, house specialties, desserts. Lunch $6-10, dinner $14-27.

• The Troubadour LoungeHighland Ridge Road. Open 1 to 10PM Tuesday through Sunday; closed Mondays. Lounge with full-service bar, outdoor grill and tiki bar. Appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, platters and steaks. Live bands on Saturday nights. Also home to Winchester Records, a functioning recording studio, and the West Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame.

• Fairfax Coffee House

  phone: +1 304-500-2710
  address: 23 Fairfax Street
  Open 8:30AM to 5PM Sunday through Thursday, and 8:30AM to 5:30PM Friday and Saturday. Coffee, espresso, cappuccino, tea, grilled panini, sandwiches, homemade soups, quiche, hummus, salads and fresh-baked pastries. Funky gifts and West Virginia food products available.

• Kayser Ridge

  phone: +1 202-494-2849
  address: 375 Breakthrough Lane
  This beautiful log lodge is situated on top of a 20-acre mountain and is located just 2 miles from Cacapon State Park and 12 miles from Berkeley Springs State Park. It has 3000 sq. ft. of space inside, complete with 5 bedrooms/sleeping areas, 4 full bathrooms, 2 fully-equipped kitchens, conference room, WIFI, and two gas fireplaces. Just outside any one of 8 sets of French doors is another 3000 sq. ft. of deckspace for meeting, relaxing, and taking in the splendor of 360° views of four states (PA, MD, VA, and WV)!

Hotels and Motels

• Best Western Berkeley Springs Inn

  phone: +1 304-258-9400
  address: 1776 Valley Road
  Heated outdoor pool. Complimentary breakfast.

Inns

• The Country Inn

  phone: +1 304-258-2210
  address: 110 S. Washington St
  62 rooms, 5 suites and 1 guest cottage. Fitness center. On-site spa (The Five Senses Spa), restaurants (The West Virginia Room and The Morgan Tavern), and gift shop. Ask about Spa Packages.

• Maria's Garden and Inn

  phone: +1 304-258-2021
  address: 42 Independence Street
  10 rooms, 1 suite. Whirlpool rooms available.

• Tari's Inn

  address: 33 N Washington Street
  4 rooms. Sleep-and-dine packages available.

Bed and Breakfasts

• Highlawn Inn

  phone: +1 304-258-5700
  address: 171 Market Street
  10 rooms, 2 cottages. Flower and herb gardens with pebble paths, wraparound veranda, porch swings, fireplace, three resident cats. Opulent healthy breakfasts. Whirlpool and fireplace rooms available.

• The Manor Inn

  phone: +1 304-258-1552
  address: 234 Fairfax Street
  4 rooms. Historic 1874 second empire Victorian home with large porch and 10-foot ceilings.

• River House

  phone: +1 304-258-4042
  address: 10 Rock Ford Road, Great Cacapon
  Located in the nearby town of Great Cacapon. 3 rooms. 1924 Sears Craftsman home. Walking, bike riding, access to the Cacapon River, inner tubing, ping-pong, morning or afternoon yoga classes, guided botanical walks, two resident cats. Specializing in creative vegetarian cuisine using organic fruits and vegetables grown on the property. $60-90.

Resorts

• Cacapon Resort State Park

  address: 818 Cacapon Lodge Drive
  Lodge (48 rooms), inn (12 rooms), 27 cabins (15 modern, 13 standard) and bungalows. Restaurant and gift shop. Lodge $61-82, inn $49-58, cabins $66-988, bungalow $63-378.

• phone: +1-800-248-2222
  address: Mountain Lake Road, Hedgesville
  Located in Hedgesville, 12 miles from Berkeley Springs. Lodge and villas. 2 golf courses, full spa, tennis, 2 swimming pools, restaurants, fitness center, and hiking trails.

Camping

• Cox Camping

  phone: +1 304-258-2267 or +1 301-953-2676
  address: 5822 Milo School Road / 44 Cox Lane, Great Cacapon
  Year-round family friendly camping with fantastic mountain views on our 60 acre site.

• Hancock, Maryland is about 10 minutes north on US-522.
• Hagerstown, Maryland is about 40 minutes east on I-70.
• Cumberland, Maryland is about 45 minutes west on I-68.
• Winchester, Virginia is about 45 minutes south on US-522.
• Martinsburg is about 1 hour southeast on I-70 / I-81 or about 30 minutes on West Virginia Route 9.
• Somerset, Pennsylvania is about 1.5 hours northeast on I-70.
• Lewistown, Pennsylvania is about 2 hours north on US-522.
• Morgantown is about 2 hours west on I-68.