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The Story of Berkeley Springs
A fountainhead of warm mineral waters frequented by Native Americans long before Europeans arrived in the New World, are at the heart of the mountain spa community of Berkeley Springs in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. First noted as Medicine Springs in 1747 on a map drawn by Thomas Jefferson’s father, the waters for many centuries have drawn visitors seeking health and relief from the stress of everyday life.
George Washington first visited in 1748 and made the area his favorite getaway through the 1760s. In 1776, Washington’s family and friends drew up a plat of 134 lots, named the streets, and incorporated The Town of Bath, invoking the muses of the renowned English spa. Yet the magic of the springs prevailed, and the town and surrounding area are known around the world by their name — Berkeley Springs.
The waters flow at a constant 74°F from the base of Warm Springs Ridge. You may still drink freely and fill your jugs at the public tap guaranteed by the Virginia law establishing the town in 1776. You can wade in the ancient stone pools in one of the country’s smallest state parks. The town has endured cycles of notoriety, fashion, war and modern progress, but remains today the Country’s First Spa, a noted art town and friendly haven surrounded by West Virginia’s splendid outdoors.
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Berkeley Springs
The Story of Berkeley Springs
A fountainhead of warm mineral waters frequented by Native Americans long before Europeans arrived in the New World, are at the heart of the mountain spa community of Berkeley Springs in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. First noted as Medicine Springs in 1747 on a map drawn by Thomas Jefferson’s father, the waters for many centuries have drawn visitors seeking health and relief from the stress of everyday life.
George Washington first visited in 1748 and made the area his favorite getaway through the 1760s. In 1776, Washington’s family and friends drew up a plat of 134 lots, named the streets, and incorporated The Town of Bath, invoking the muses of the renowned English spa. Yet the magic of the springs prevailed, and the town and surrounding area are known around the world by their name — Berkeley Springs.
The waters flow at a constant 74°F from the base of Warm Springs Ridge. You may still drink freely and fill your jugs at the public tap guaranteed by the Virginia law establishing the town in 1776. You can wade in the ancient stone pools in one of the country’s smallest state parks. The town has endured cycles of notoriety, fashion, war and modern progress, but remains today the Country’s First Spa, a noted art town and friendly haven surrounded by West Virginia’s splendid outdoors.
Sightseeing
Positioned in the shadow of a folded mountain ridge in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle Cacapon Resort State Park is a 6,000-acre, year-round destination. The park is frequented by both nature lovers and adventure seekers from around the state, as well as nearby cities such as Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Cacapon Resort is also a draw for history buffs due to its proximity to the historic town of Berkeley Springs and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Extend your stay by booking a room at the park’s recently renovated lodge — the newest in the state park system — in a cabin or the restored Old Inn.
Cacapon Resort includes amenities such as beautiful indoor and outdoor dining options, a full spa and a championship golf course. Outdoor adventures like hiking and mountain biking, fishing and camping are also available to experience.
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Cacapon State Park
West Virginia 9Positioned in the shadow of a folded mountain ridge in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle Cacapon Resort State Park is a 6,000-acre, year-round destination. The park is frequented by both nature lovers and adventure seekers from around the state, as well as nearby cities such as Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Cacapon Resort is also a draw for history buffs due to its proximity to the historic town of Berkeley Springs and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Extend your stay by booking a room at the park’s recently renovated lodge — the newest in the state park system — in a cabin or the restored Old Inn.
Cacapon Resort includes amenities such as beautiful indoor and outdoor dining options, a full spa and a championship golf course. Outdoor adventures like hiking and mountain biking, fishing and camping are also available to experience.
The Museum of the Berkeley Springs can be found on the grounds of Berkeley Springs State Park, on the second floor of a 19th-century Roman bathhouse. Browsing through the museum’s exhibits is one of the most important things to do in Berkeley Springs in order to learn more about the town.
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Museum of the Berkeley Springs
2 Fairfax StThe Museum of the Berkeley Springs can be found on the grounds of Berkeley Springs State Park, on the second floor of a 19th-century Roman bathhouse. Browsing through the museum’s exhibits is one of the most important things to do in Berkeley Springs in order to learn more about the town.
Spa
They offer a wide variety of services including massages, facial treatments, bath rituals, manicures, and pedicures… and they incorporate them with thoughtful, seasonal packages.
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Atasia Spa
41 Congress StThey offer a wide variety of services including massages, facial treatments, bath rituals, manicures, and pedicures… and they incorporate them with thoughtful, seasonal packages.
The Renaissance Spa
110 S Washington StWonderful spa experience.
The Roman Bath House
2 S Washington StWhat's better than a private roman bath house?
Our man-made Himalayan Salt Cave is intended to reproduce the unique microclimate and the healing properties of the deep salt caves within the Himalayan Mountains that have been used for centuries for their incredible effects. It includes over 7,000 pounds of Himalayan Salt and technology to create a Unique Wellness Experience. Dry salt air is dispersed into an enclosed environment through a unique process generated by a halogenerator. Our Himalayan Salt environment incorporates a variety of Sights, Sounds, lighting, & Textures to provide a Calm, Relaxing and Rejuvenating Experience for our clients.
It has been said that spending 45 minutes in the salt cave is the equivalent of approximately one full week at the ocean!
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Berkeley Springs Castle
276 Cacapon RdOur man-made Himalayan Salt Cave is intended to reproduce the unique microclimate and the healing properties of the deep salt caves within the Himalayan Mountains that have been used for centuries for their incredible effects. It includes over 7,000 pounds of Himalayan Salt and technology to create a Unique Wellness Experience. Dry salt air is dispersed into an enclosed environment through a unique process generated by a halogenerator. Our Himalayan Salt environment incorporates a variety of Sights, Sounds, lighting, & Textures to provide a Calm, Relaxing and Rejuvenating Experience for our clients.
It has been said that spending 45 minutes in the salt cave is the equivalent of approximately one full week at the ocean!
Shopping
Berkeley Springs Antique Mall
7 Fairfax StShop til you Drop!
Black Cat Music Shop
155 Independence StGreat Music shop, they cater to kids as well! Lovely place!
Himalayan Handicrafts
81 N Washington StLovely little shop!
Portals Metaphysical
21 N Washington StAwesome metaphysical products. Who doesn't love crystals?
Sage Moon Herb Shop & Healing Center
131 Independence StLots of herbs.
Inspired Chaos
47 Independence StGreat little shop!
Jules
13 Fairfax StLovely shop! :)
Food scene
Berkeley Springs Brewing Co
110 Michigan LnBest Brewery in Town!
Canary Grill
308 Berkmore PlGood family restaurant.
The Naked Olive Lounge
87 N Washington StGreat wine and food!
Five Star Dining at it's finest. Reservations required.
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Lot 12 Public House
117 Warren StFive Star Dining at it's finest. Reservations required.
Very unique dining experience. Live music often. Reservations recommended.
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Ravenwood
206 Martinsburg RoadVery unique dining experience. Live music often. Reservations recommended.
Incredible food - highly recommended. Beer, cider and wine served.
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Charlotte's Cafe
495 S Washington StIncredible food - highly recommended. Beer, cider and wine served.
Their restaurant it really amazing.
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The Country Inn of Berkeley Springs
110 S Washington StTheir restaurant it really amazing.
Cacapon Mountain Brewing Co
42 Williams StreetGreat brewery with pub food.
Art
Ice House Co-op Gallery
North Mercer StreetMust visit the historic Ice House Gallery!
Mountain Laurel Gallery
1 N Washington StGreat artisan shop.
Visit the Heath Studio Gallery, a working studio and gallery showing the award winning paintings and prints by Jonathan and Jan Heath. Visitors may see Jonathan at his easel working on a painting or Jan using her etching press to print a linocut.
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Heath Studio Gallery
327 North Washington StreetVisit the Heath Studio Gallery, a working studio and gallery showing the award winning paintings and prints by Jonathan and Jan Heath. Visitors may see Jonathan at his easel working on a painting or Jan using her etching press to print a linocut.
Legends and Lore Gallery
292 North Washington StreetLove small art gallery
In our beautiful studio, learn from our workshops, find some great art and meet the artists. Pandemic rules apply! Call ahead.
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Frog Valley Artisans
82 Powerline LnIn our beautiful studio, learn from our workshops, find some great art and meet the artists. Pandemic rules apply! Call ahead.
The official arts council of Morgan County, MAC has more than 450 individual and family members. MAC is governed by an elected board of artists and business people and staffed by a professional arts management team. A corps of dedicated volunteers work in all areas, from booking artists to curating gallery shows to staffing the box office at concerts and plays. New volunteers are always welcome. Financial support derives from West Virginia Commission on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts grants, as well as other grantors: hotel/motel taxes, fundraising activities, membership fees and admissions.
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The Ice House
138 Independence StThe official arts council of Morgan County, MAC has more than 450 individual and family members. MAC is governed by an elected board of artists and business people and staffed by a professional arts management team. A corps of dedicated volunteers work in all areas, from booking artists to curating gallery shows to staffing the box office at concerts and plays. New volunteers are always welcome. Financial support derives from West Virginia Commission on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts grants, as well as other grantors: hotel/motel taxes, fundraising activities, membership fees and admissions.