Overview
Berkeley Springs is a town of 755 people (as of 2021) in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, across the border from Maryland. While Berkeley Springs is its more commonly used name, but the town is incorporated as Bath. It is a vibrant artistic community, full of quaint inns and historical connections to George Washington, but it is most famous for its mineral springs, which are used both for drinking water and rejuvenating warm baths. Understandably, the spa (and pampering) business is big in the area.
6 sights · 10 things to do · 7 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 11 places to stay
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Best things about Berkeley Springs
Berkeley Springs State Park
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 exhibi…
Samuel Taylor Suit Cottage
Cacapon Resort State Park
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 overlook…
Berkeley Springs State Park
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. Today…
The Ice House
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
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 availabl…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Washington, D.C.)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HGR Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field, Hagerstown — 27 mi away. Directions
- AOO Altoona Blair County Airport, Altoona — 47 mi away. Directions
- IAD Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles — 63 mi away (major hub). Directions
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.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $75–$95 a night (typical $90), from 4 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$120, mid-range ~$160, comfortable ~$260.
Options are grouped as Hotels and motels, Inns, Bed and Breakfasts, Resorts in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Berkeley Springs State Park, Berkeley Springs State Park, Star Theatre
- Lunch Maria's Garden
- Afternoon Atasia Spa, The Bath House
- Dinner The West Virginia Room and Morgan Tavern
- Evening Fairfax Coffee House
Day 2
- Morning Cacapon Resort State Park, Berkeley Springs Studio Tour
- Lunch The Troubadour Lounge
- Afternoon Festival of Light Psychic Fair and Alternative Health Expo
- Dinner Panorama Bar and Grill
Day 3
- Morning Triple "B" Arena
- Lunch Lot 12 Public House
- Afternoon Sleepy Creek Sports
- Dinner Ravenwood
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
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.
Get around
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.
See
See Berkeley Springs State Park
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.
- , 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.
See Samuel Taylor Suit Cottage
See Star Theatre
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.
See Triple "B" Arena
Old West rodeo, team roping, championship bull rides, barrel racing, special events and concerts.
Do
- Take a walking tour of historic downtown Berkeley Springs.
Mineral Spas
Do Berkeley Springs State Park
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. 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-gallon tubs of the heated spring water. Spa rates $10-80.
Events
Do Berkeley Springs Apple Butter Festival
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.
Buy
Shop Berkeley Springs Farmers' Market
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, jams and jellies, honey, fresh eggs, prepared foods, contests and special events.
Shop Portals
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.
Galleries
Shopping centers
Eat
Eat The West Virginia Room and Morgan Tavern
Appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, poultry, seafood, grilled meats, desserts.
Eat Grandma's Country Kitchen
Located in the neighboring town of Paw Paw. Breakfast, salads, sandwiches, burgers and dinners. On-site inn. Most items $2-7.
Eat Lot 12 Public House
Northern Italian cuisine including salads, soups, pasta, seafood, poultry, meat, and homemade desserts. $19-32.
Eat Maria's Garden
Italian and American cuisine, including appetizers, pasta dinners, seafood, down home favorites, platters, subs, sandwiches, salads, burgers and pizza. $4.50-22.
Eat Panorama Bar and Grill
Rustic restaurant with casual American food like burgers and pizza. Music on weekends. Best view of the Potomac River Valley from the parking lot across the street (caution crossing the road).
Eat Ravenwood
Upscale comfort food, with an always-changing menu, crafted with skill and excellent quality ingredients. Definitely have some wine along with the meal, and seriously consider the magnificent cheese plate. Because there are only eight seats, reservations are important for dinner. If you ask nicely, Chef Regina might even play guitar for you.
Eat The Troubadour Lounge
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.
Drink
Drink Fairfax Coffee House
Coffee, espresso, cappuccino, tea, grilled panini, sandwiches, homemade soups, quiche, hummus, salads and fresh-baked pastries. Funky gifts and West Virginia food products available.
Sleep
Stay Kayser Ridge
This beautiful log lodge is on top of a 20-acre mountain and is 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, Wi-Fi, 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
Inns
Bed and Breakfasts
Stay River House
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
Camping
Go next
- 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.
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