It’s easy to see why Shepherdstown is called
one of the best small Southern towns and
one of the best weekend getaways! Visitors
will find a lively downtown with coffee
shops, casual and fine dining restaurants,
one of a kind boutique shopping and a
variety of lodging options. A university
town and home to the world-renowned
Contemporary American Theater Festival,
held during the month of July; the
American Conservation Film Festival and
live music of every kind, Shepherdstown
provides a cultural experience equal to big
city quality in a small-town setting. Drop
by O’Hurley’s General Store any Thursday
evening to hear free, live, traditional folk
and dance music for a true step back in
18th-19th Century time.
History, culture, and outdoor activities
abound in West Virginia’s oldest town,
where the steamboat was invented in 1787.
Backroads and trails attract cyclists, hikers
and runners with easy access to the C &
O Canal. The Potomac River is perfect for
a day of kayaking, fishing or just relaxing.
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Brewing at the Bavarian Inn and Lodge
European elegance is found nestled on
limestone bluffs overlooking the Potomac
River in the Alpine-styled Bavarian Inn,
offering 72 elegantly appointed rooms
featuring fireplaces and whirlpools.
Perched on cliffs 101 feet above the
Potomac River are the Infinity Pool
and outdoor bar. Guests interested in a
casual dining experience can eat in the
Rathskeller Lounge or the new Bavarian
Brothers Brewing Pub, both offering
the same award-winning international
cuisine and traditional German entrees
as the main dining rooms, in addition
to a special menu in the brew pub. The
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