Posted in West Virginia February 28, 2017 by

The Fascinating Town In West Virginia That Is Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale

Berkeley Springs is a town in Morgan County, West Virginia, in the Eastern Panhandle. It has a population of just over 600, but draws many more visitors each year with its charming beauty.

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The most beloved part of Berkeley Springs may just be Berkeley Springs State Park.
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Streams of warm water flow through the park, originating from a fresh underground spring.
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The spring-fed streams were historically known for their healing mineral water, and George Washington even paid a visit to bathe here.
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As a visitor, you can splash in the streams throughout the park, or pay a visit to the bathhouses where the water is even warmer.
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The water in the park is naturally about 74 degrees, and the water in the bathhouses is heated to about 100 degrees, for even further relaxation.
You can explore more whimsical beauty around Berkeley Springs at the Artists of Merrywoods gallery.
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The gallery is located at 6 Merrywoods Dr., Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
The gallery is surrounded by outdoor sculpture gardens.
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You may get to see the artists working on sculptures right in the gardens.
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The inside of the gallery also has artistic creations, and a workshop where the artists make teddy bears by hand. Hours of operation aren't steady, so call (860)378-4743 or (860)378-4504 if you'd like to visit.
Of course, a fairy tale town isn't complete without a castle.
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Berkeley Castle was built by Colonel Samuel Taylor Suit of Maryland in 1885. It served as a private residence for him and his wife, Rosa Pelham Suit, and their 3 children.

The castle isn’t currently open for tours, but you can take a virtual tour here.

For another beautiful little town in the Eastern Panhandle, pay a visit to Shepherdstown. You’ll never run out of things to do!