About Martinsburg / Berkeley County
Just over an hour west of Washington DC, where rivers meet mountains and history happens, Martinsburg-Berkeley is the Eastern Panhandle's gateway to West Virginia. Civil War battlefields, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, a booming craft beverage scene, and the Blue Ridge Mountains backdrop make this one of the Mid-Atlantic's most accessible adventure destinations.
Plan Your Trip
Best Time to Visit
Spring (April–May) for C&O Canal wildflowers and Civil War anniversary events; fall for Blue Ridge foliage and harvest festivals.
Getting There
Washington Dulles (IAD) is 60 miles east; Baltimore (BWI) is 80 miles east. I-81 runs directly through Martinsburg.
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Plan Your Visit to Martinsburg / Berkeley County
Best Time to Visit
Spring (April–May) for C&O Canal wildflowers and Civil War anniversary events; fall for Blue Ridge foliage and harvest festivals.
Suggested Trip Length
1–2 days
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Getting There
Washington Dulles (IAD) is 60 miles east; Baltimore (BWI) is 80 miles east. I-81 runs directly through Martinsburg.
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