Shepherdstown, WV and Bavarian Inn

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. 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 Brewing at the Bavarian Inn and Lodge

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Bavarian Inn boasts a first-class wine cellar and impeccable service to hotel and dinner guests all located within walking distance of all Shepherdstown sites and activities.

Stop by the Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau for a brochure featuring over fifty sites to see on a walking tour of the County and check-in with the Shepherdstown Visitors Center for additional local information and a calendar of upcoming Shepherdstown’s events and festivals.