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You’ll go to sleep a visitor and awake feeling quite at home in this Potomac River college town.
It’s also acollege townShepherd University has been around since 1861and the energy translates.
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Here are a few other reasons to visit this historic small town.
Alongside the canal, is the towpath, a now nearly 185-mile hike and bike trail.
In Shepherdstown, Lock 38, Mile Marker 72 a fitting place to stopor startyour journey on the towpath.
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Or work backward from the trail’s other end in Cumberland, Maryland.
On the water, lushly bordered by greenery, travel at a simple meander.
The entire towpath takes about five days but your Shepherdstown portion is a worthy sliver.
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After all, there’s more to do here.
The park features hiking trails, a playground, exercise equipment, and more.
For a harder hike, journey the nearby Northern Peaks Trail Loop for a challenging 6.1 miles.
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There is even a monument for the famous nurse Clara Barton.
you could also learn about local flora and fauna, including flying squirrels, freshwater jellyfish, and rivercane.
(Hint: The wine truffles are award-winning and made in nearby Martinsburg.)
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In its early years, it hosted traveling performers and youth dances.
She creates artsy-fun clocks from old vinyl records.
Theater devotees from Washington, D.C., place this on their radar, as do New Yorkers.
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The added onsite brewery features Erwin’s Angry Ale as a nod to Dad.
Several dining rooms take you from sit-down to casual; fire pits glow into Bavarian Inn nights.
Stop by to eat or check in to sleep73 rooms await.
There are plenty of vegan and meat options, too.
Sit in the cafes gorgeous outdoor garden for the best experience.
A sealed bag lasts up to two weeks but good luck keeping it sealed.
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, this spot opens at 5 p.m. for dinner every other night.
Additionally, Lilah Restaurant is a dog-friendly spot for farm-to-table fare under pressed tin ceilings.
It has special menus on Tuesdays and dog trivia nights monthly.
Just outside of town, Sundogs Bed & Breakfast sits on 43 acres, with plenty of hiking trails.
The B&B is dog-friendly and has five rooms.
You’ll go to sleep a visitor and awake feeling quite at home.
That’s the West Virginia way.
