Shepherdstown, WV

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Shepherdstown which includes heritage elements, a small town or village and street scenes
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Shepherdstown featuring heritage architecture and an administrative buidling
Shepherdstown which includes signage, street scenes and a small town or village
Shepherdstown which includes heritage architecture and an administrative buidling
Explore funky bars and coffee houses and experience the diverse cultural scene at this exciting and dynamic college town.

Shepherdstown is a small town, yet it possesses a vivacity and energy more typical of a larger city. It was officially incorporated in 1762 under the name Mecklenburg and has plenty of historical pre-Revolutionary architecture. The town has more to offer visitors than just its historical features. Shop for handicrafts in local shops, attend arts-oriented festivals and hike the trails at nearby state parks.

Before you delve into the student-driven arts scene, familiarize yourself with the town’s more than 250 years of history. Wander around the Shepherdstown National Historic Districtand identify the different architectural styles. Find Grand Greek-Revival buildings as well as Federal and Victorian constructions around town. Pick up a map of historic homes at the Shepherdstown Visitors Center to help you navigate. The Historic Shepherdstown Museum, housed in an 18th-century hotel, is open from early April to late October and is devoted to local history.

The presence of students in the small town adds to its youthful atmosphere. Mingle with students at the Shepherd University campus near the banks of the Potomac River. Spend evenings in the busy bars where students congregate for nights out. Consider booking tickets for a show at the historic Shepherdstown Opera House, which screens films and eclectic live events.

Find cafés, restaurants and interesting shops selling antiques as well as handcrafted goods on the main thoroughfare, German Street. Walk or bike in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, running along the northern bank of the Potomac River and stretching all the way to Washington D.C.

The town has a busy events schedule, with several well-known festivals throughout the year. Arrange your trip to coincide with the renowned summertime Contemporary American Theater Festival. Film buffs may want to catch the Cut to the Chase Film Festival in September or the American Conservation Film Festival later in the fall.

Shepherdstown is about a 90-minute drive from Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Discover the arts and festival scene that has Washington weekenders enamored.

Quality Inn Shepherdstown

Quality Inn Shepherdstown

2.5 out of 5
70 Maddex Square Dr, Shepherdstown, WV
The price is NT$2,910 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
NT$2,910
NT$3,260 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD

3 out of 5
5579 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD
The price is NT$2,700 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$2,700
NT$2,997 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Frederick. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
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Hilton Garden Inn Frederick

Hilton Garden Inn Frederick

3 out of 5
7226 Corporate Ct, Frederick, MD
The price is NT$3,334 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$3,334
NT$3,701 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Frederick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable! I appreciated the grab bars in the bathroom. It would have been nice if there was some literature in the room re: time of breakfast. We missed the breakfast. And it would be nice if coffee was available around the clock in a coffee butler for the guests. All in all, the stay ..."

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Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
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Mirror Villas - Modern Retreat with private hot tubs and mountain view

Mirror Villas - Modern Retreat with private hot tubs and mountain view

3.5 out of 5
13571 Blairs Valley Rd, Mercersburg, PA
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