Martinsburg

Travel Guide

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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park showing heritage elements and a small town or village
Berkeley Springs State Park which includes a garden and a bridge
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Photo provided by West Virginia Department of Commerce, Communications and Marketing

Watch motorsports, hike through oak forests and learn about the history of this scenic city in West Virginia.

Martinsburg is close to the bustling city life of Washington, D.C. but has less than 20,000 residents and manages to hold onto its rural charm. If you love nature and wildlife, this city is a welcome weekend retreat and holiday spot. Martinsburg also delights those in search of history, motorsports and culture.

Go on a self-guided tour of the town’s historic buildings and districts. Visit the B&O Roundhouse, a historic railroad complex that encompasses railroad shops and a 16-sided roundhouse. See the large textile mills in the Boomtown Historic District. Stop by the former home of Colonel Morgan Morgan who's thought to be the first English settler in what is now West Virginia. The rebuilt 18th-century wood cabin still contains many of the structure's original logs. Inside the Triple Brick Museum, learn about the cultural life of the town from the 1800s to the early 1900s.

Outdoor recreation is one of Martinsburg’s biggest draws. Hike through the 23,000-acre (11,331-hectare) Sleep Creek Wildlife Management Area. Go bird-watching in the oak forests and fields of Yankauer Preserve. Martinsburg is a popular location for geocaching, an outdoor treasure hunting game that involves sets of GPS coordinates to find hidden containers.

Fans of motorsports can watch car and motorcycle races at Summit Point Motorsports Park. Nearby are the motocross and supercross tracks of Tomahawk MX.

For arts and entertainment, reserve tickets for a show at the Apollo Civic Theatreand browse the work of local talent at the Berkeley Art Works.

Children will enjoy roller skating and roller blading at Galaxy Skateland and seeing antique horse-drawn farm equipment at the L. Norman Dillon Farm Museum.

Visit Martinsburg in mid-October for the 4-day Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival, with parades, fireworks, arts and crafts shows and pie baking contests.

Martinsburg is about 90 minutes away from Washington, D.C. by car. The town is on the Washington Heritage Trail, a 136-mile (219-kilometre) scenic route that traces former president George Washington’s footsteps through West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.

Tru By Hilton Martinsburg

Tru By Hilton Martinsburg

2.5 out of 5
801 Snapp Street, Martinsburg, WV
The price is €98 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€98
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Martinsburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Wonderment Puppet Theater and The Commons are located ...
Tru By Hilton Martinsburg
Apm Inn & Suites

Apm Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
94 Mcmillan Ct, Martinsburg, WV
Stay at this hotel in Martinsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Apm Inn & Suites
Hilton Garden Inn Martinsburg

Hilton Garden Inn Martinsburg

3 out of 5
65 Priority Drive, Martinsburg, WV
The price is €109 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€109
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Martinsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Hilton Garden Inn Martinsburg
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The Lovely Lodging- 2 bedroom apartment

The Lovely Lodging- 2 bedroom apartment

Martinsburg
Stay at this apartment in Martinsburg. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Apollo Civic Theatre and For the Kids, By George Children's ...
The Lovely Lodging- 2 bedroom apartment
The San Francisco Way

The San Francisco Way

Martinsburg
Stay at this apartment in Martinsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Belle Boyd House and Apollo Civic Theatre ...
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Hidden Creekside retreat near 5 national parks, including Harpers Ferry

Hidden Creekside retreat near 5 national parks, including Harpers Ferry

2 out of 5
Martinsburg
Stay at this vacation home in Martinsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions A-T Gift Company Farm Winery and Chesapeake ...
Hidden Creekside retreat near 5 national parks, including Harpers Ferry
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