EXPLORE THE EASTERN PANHANDLE EXPLORE COUNTRY ROADS Get off the beaten path + SCENIC MOUNTAIN VISTAS Views that go on forever + OUTDOOR LOVERS PARADISE Endless recreation all year long WVtourism.com #AlmostHeaven ® PUBLISHED BY New South Media, Inc. 1135 Main Street, P.O. Box 279 Granville WV 26534 304.413.0104 • newsouthmedia.com PUBLISHER & EDITOR Nikki Bowman Mills, [email protected] PROJECT MANAGER Buddy Butler, [email protected] ART DIRECTOR Carla Witt Ford, [email protected] EDITORIAL TEAM Pam Kasey, [email protected] Nikki Bowman Mills, [email protected] Buddy Butler, [email protected] PHOTOS PROVIDED BY Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Ranson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Martinsburg- Berkeley County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Travel Berkeley Springs, Chris Weisler, Buddy Secor, Seth Freeman, Aaron May, Nikki Bowman Mills, and Carla Witt Ford EXPLORE THE EASTERN PANHANDLE IS A PRODUCT OF EXPLORE The Eastern Panhandle is published by New South Media, Inc. Copyright: New South Media, Inc. Reproduction in part or whole is strictly prohibited without the express written The Eastern Panhandle permission of the publisher. © 2021 NEW SOUTH MEDIA, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED e three counties of the Eastern Panhandle of 4 Panhandle of Paradise 24 Charles Town Just a short one-hour drive from A sure bet. West Virginia—Morgan, Washington, D.C., discover West Berkeley and Je erson— Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. 26 Ranson make up the Washington Authentic small town charm. 6 Morgan County Heritage Trail. Experience a rich Berkeley Springs is sponsored timeline of American history that e arts spring to life. by the Je erson County Convention & Visitors includes a colonial spa town, sites of Bureau, Ranson Convention & Visitors Bureau, early industries, railroad landmarks 12 Berkeley County Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Civil War locations. e Martinsburg & Visitors Bureau, Travel Berkeley Springs, and footsteps of America’s rst president Rich in history and culture. the West Virginia Tourism O ce. are particularly prominent, along 20 Je erson County Harpers Ferry this 127-mile driving trail named for Con uence of history. George Washington and approved as a National Scenic Byway and West Virginia Scenic Byway. 1 WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRY LEAD TO AMAZING Tomlinson Run WEST VIRGINIA Weirton ROADS ADVENTURES 22 Take Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 2 through the The Mountain State is easily Wheeling Northern Panhandle region to explore historic accessible by six major 40 Wheeling and Ohio River towns. Prabhupada’s 470 70 interstates: I-64, I-79, I-77, Palace of Gold is one of the most unique I-70, I-68, and I-81. The state’s attractions in the state. only toll road is a southern portion of I-77. Welcome Centers are located along 79 250 these points of entry. Morgantown 68 Coopers Rock 7 Berkeley Springs 119 9 Martinsburg 28 522 Fairmont Prickett’s 26 Cacapon Fort Keyser Aurora Harpers Ferry State Park with Lodge Parkersburg Clarksburg Valley 50 50 Falls 81 50 Cathedral 340 State Park Blennerhassett Tygart Lake Island Philippi 220 Watters Smith Palace of Gold North Bend Fairfax Stone Town/City Memorial Parsons 77 47 20 Blackwater Falls State Forest 5 33 Buckhannon Canaan Valley Resort Stonewall Audra Resort Elkins 33 Lost River State Natural Area 28 Point Ripley Spencer Burnsville Pleasant Seneca Rocks 220 33 Cedar Creek Tu-Endie-Wei Flatwoods 119 Holly 79 River 2 Kumbrabow 250 Huntington 64 Snowshoe 60 Interstate 64 takes you from Charleston to to Huntington Charleston 19 Cass Scenic Lewisburg for urban culture Summersville 219 Railroad Kanawha and small-town charm, from Beech Fork Carnifex Ferry 39 55 Seneca Battlefield the rural Appalachian history of 10 119 Marlinton Heritage Farms in Huntington Forks of Coal Watoga to the opulent luxury of The State Natural Area Droop Mountain Hawks Nest Battlefield in Fayetteville Calvin Greenbrier Resort White Price Sulphur Springs and everything in between. Babcock Beartown Cabwaylingo 60 219 Beckley Chief Logan 64 Lewisburg Twin Falls Williamson Resort 16 Little Beaver Greenbrier 52 Mullens 77 Bluestone 219 Moncove Lake Camp Creek Pipestem Princeton Resort 52 Pinnacle Rock Bluefield Heritage Farm Museum and Village Blennerhassett Historical State Park 2 WEST VIRGINIA The I-79 corridor snakes through Morgantown and the Mountain Lakes region, ending at the state capital of Charleston. The Tomlinson Run Weirton capital city is known for its music and entertainment 22 venues including the Clay Center in the heart of downtown. You will also Seneca Rocks discover endless outdoor recreation opportunities, Wheeling wonderful dining venues, and 40 comfortable small towns. 470 70 The Clay Center 79 250 Morgantown 68 Coopers Rock 7 Berkeley Springs 119 9 Martinsburg 28 522 Fairmont Prickett’s 26 Cacapon Fort Keyser Aurora Harpers Ferry Parkersburg Clarksburg Valley 50 50 Falls 81 50 Cathedral 340 Blennerhassett Tygart Lake Island Philippi 220 Watters Smith North Bend Fairfax Stone Memorial Parsons 77 47 20 Interstate 81 and Blackwater Falls the scenic Route 55 5 33 Buckhannon Canaan Valley Resort connect the Eastern Stonewall Audra Resort Elkins Panhandle to the 33 28 Lost River Point Ripley Spencer Burnsville Potomac Highlands region of the state. Highlighted Pleasant Seneca Rocks 220 33 Cedar Creek by incredible scenic beauty and endless outdoor Tu-Endie-Wei recreation opportunities all year long. Iconic Flatwoods Seneca Rocks is is one of the most photographed 119 locations in all of West Virginia. Holly 79 River 2 Kumbrabow 250 Huntington 64 Snowshoe 60 Charleston Famous for the New River Gorge 19 Cass Scenic Summersville 219 Railroad and world-class whitewater Kanawha rafting, U.S Route 19 in southern Beech Fork Carnifex Ferry 39 55 Seneca Battlefield 10 119 Marlinton West Virginia leads to adventure. Forks of Coal It is also home to West Virginia’s Watoga State Natural Area Droop Mountain largest single day festival Bridge Hawks Nest Battlefield Fayetteville Calvin Day which is held on the New Price River Gorge Bridge and attracts Babcock Beartown base jumpers form all over the Cabwaylingo 60 219 world. Beckley Chief Logan 64 Lewisburg Twin Falls Williamson Resort 16 Little Beaver Greenbrier 52 Mullens 77 Bluestone 219 Moncove Lake Camp Creek Pipestem Princeton Resort ACE Adventure Resort 52 Pinnacle Rock From the Ohio River to the Virginia border, Interstate 77 travels through some of West Virginia’s greatest cities and attractions. Bluefield You’ll discover some of the state’s most vibrant arts and cultural destinations, including Blennerhassett Historical State Park, where a plot to overthrow our nation was conceived. Blennerhassett Historical State Park 3 WEST VIRGINIA Panhandle of Paradise 4 WEST VIRGINIA Just a short one-hour drive honor of England’s spa city of Bath. Be sure to visit Berkeley Springs State Park, home from the Washington, D.C. to a historic mineral spa that has been used since colonial times. e park is renowned for its area, discover West Virginia’s warm spring water, which ows at a constant Eastern Panhandle. temperature of 74.3 degrees. e mountain state’s most vibrant region If the outdoors is more your thing, visit the is rich in history and scenic beauty. If you scenic town of Ranson. It is the perfect place to don’t feel like driving, take Amtrak’s “Capitol hike, with its close proximity to the Appalachian Limited” route, which operates daily between Trail, or sh and kayak the beautiful Potomac Washington, D.C. and Chicago and passes and Shenandoah rivers. If you like a little more through the Eastern Panhandle with stops in action, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg. Or you can Races is just down the road and o ers live take the Maryland Rail Commuter (MARC), thoroughbred racing, table games, and slots. which operates Monday through Friday e home of Civil War spy and femme fatale between Martinsburg and Washington, D.C. Belle Boyd is in Martinsburg and open to the and has a stop in Harpers Ferry as well. public. Visit that, then explore the Martinsburg However you get here, you will quickly Roundhouse, once burned by General nd out the Eastern Panhandle is a place you Stonewall Jackson and tour a secret tunnel in will want to return again and again. Five 18th the home of a Revolutionary War general. century towns—Berkeley Springs, Charles e Eastern Panhandle is known for its Town, Harpers Ferry, Martinsburg, and wonderful selection of dining venues o ering Shepherdstown—all surrounded by gorgeous contemporary cuisine in fun, eclectic settings, countryside serve as the backdrop for modern many with spectacular views and outdoor dining life o ering world-class lodging, dining, options. Don’t miss the endless wine selection at shopping, and cultural activities in Berkeley, Brix 27 in downtown Martinsburg, a casually Je erson, and Morgan counties. sophisticated atmosphere where every seat feels e in uence of the Washington family can like a cozy corner for reconnecting with friends. be felt throughout the eastern panhandle. e Take in views of the beautiful Potomac River Washington Heritage Trail was established as you enjoy delicious German and American to follow the footsteps of George Washington cuisine prepared by master chefs at the Bavarian and loops through all three counties in the Inn & Brewing Company in Shepherdstown. panhandle. is National Scenic Byway e cra beer movement is also alive and highlights various museums, historic districts, well in the panhandle. Highlighted by parks, and other sites of historic signi cance Abolitionist Ale in Charles Town, Bavarian in the area. Brothers Brewing located at the Bavarian Inn in History comes alive when you visit Harpers Shepherdstown, Berkeley Springs Brewing Co. and Ferry National Historical Park. Tour the the new Cacapon Mountain Brewing in Berkeley U.S. Armory and Arsenal held by John Brown Springs.you can nd the perfect brew for you in and his army for three days in 1859.