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Berkeley Springs State Park (BSSP) |
| A 4-acre village green in the center of town, with the largest display of thermal waters among Blue Ridge spas, offering baths and massage daily. It also has an outdoor pool, open in summer, a public tap for free spring water, and a museum. The town hosts a variety of seasonal events here that highlight the area's natural bounty. Located on South Washington between Liberty and Fairfax. Tel: 1-800-CALLWVA For information: www.berkeleyspringssp.com |
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BSSP Bath House |
| The Bath House offers a variety of treatments, including steambath and massage. Open daily, year 'round. Budget conscious spa-goers love the modest prices. Appointments are recommended on weekends. Open daily. Tel: 1-800-CALLWVA For information: www.berkeleyspringssp.com |
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BSSP George Washington's Bathtub |
| The country's only outdoor monument to presidential bathing, the bathtub inspires an annual celebration held on the weekend nearest March 18, the anniversary of Washington's first visit in 1748. Tel: 1-800-447-8797 For information: www.berkeleysprings.com |
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BSSP Roman Bath House and Museum |
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Built around 1815, the Roman Bath House is the oldest public building in town. Open daily for baths in private chambers. The Museum of Berkeley Springs, located on the second floor, has exhibits about the historic town and springs. Seasonal hours. Tel: 1-800-CALLWVA For information: www.berkeleyspringssp.com |
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Dutch Cemetery |
| Perched on a hill two blocks south of the springs along Rt. 9, this modest cemetery was founded by the German Church in 1777. The remaining gravestones date from the mid-19th century. Tel: 1-800-447-8797 For information: www.berkeleysprings.com |
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George Washington's lots |
| A marker designates the site where steamboat inventor James Rumsey built two structures in 1785-6 for George Washington on the lots Washington bought in 1777. The structures and land were sold upon his death. Located at the corner of Fairfax and Mercer Streets. Tel: 1-800-477-8797 For information: www.berkeleysprings.com |
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Throgmorton's Inn |
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A popular 18th-century lodging place co-owned by steamboat inventor James Rumsey and a cousin of the first president named Mrs. Throgmorton once stood on this site. According to his diary, George Washington stayed there in 1784, met Rumsey and began supporting the inventor's experiments. Located on South Washington Street across from the entrance to Market Street. Tel: 1-800-477-8797 For information: www.berkeleysprings.com |
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Travel Berkeley Springs |
| Visitors Center for Berkeley Springs & Morgan County. Located just one block from the springs and park at 127 Fairfax. It offers lodging, dining, spas, and attraction information for the county and surrounding area daily except Sunday.Tel: (800) 447-8797 For information: www.berkeleysprings.com |