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Martinsburg, West Virginia

· Martinsburg, WV

Why you should go…

Martinsburg anchors West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, about an hour west of Washington, DC. The Berkeley County area mixes Civil War and railroad history with outdoor recreation along the Potomac River, plus a walkable historic downtown of shops and restaurants.

  • #small-town
  • #history
  • #river
  • #day-trip
  • #eastern-panhandle

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Martinsburg, West Virginia, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    West Virginia Glass Outlet

    Free

    Downtown Martinsburg shop selling new and vintage West Virginia art glass from Fenton, Blenko and more.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Queen Street Gallery

    Free

    A sprawling Martinsburg gallery of vintage posters, antique prints and maps, African art and antiques since 1997.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Shopping
    Family Favorite

    Orr's Farm Market

    Free

    A family-run farm market and orchard near Martinsburg with pick-your-own fruit, a petting barnyard, and a fall pumpkin patch.

    4.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Antietam National Battlefield

    Under $25

    Drive or walk the fields where the Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862, from Dunker Church to Burnside Bridge.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

    Under $25

    Walk the restored 19th-century streets of Lower Town where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet, and see John Brown's Fort.

    15 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Hagerstown, Maryland

    Free

    A Western Maryland city surrounded by Civil War battlefields, state parks, and the Appalachian Trail.

    18 mi awayMore like this