Berkeley Springs WV is West Virginia's most popular vacation spot. Also known as Bath, Berkeley Springs is an historic spa and art-filled town, nestled in the West Virginia mountains, about a 90 minute drive from Washington DC.
This pet friendly town has warm mineral springs, lovely architecture, many unique shops, and world class dining in several quaint outdoor cafes.
The springs, and their rumored medicinal effects, have attracted countless Native American and European visitors to the area for hundreds of years. George Washington, at age 16, made several trips there with his brother, who was ill and hoped the springs would cure him.
Other activities at Berkeley Springs include, golf, hiking, swimming, live music, theater, and quite a few annual events.