Martinsburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park showing a small town or village and heritage elements
Berkeley Springs State Park featuring a bridge and a park
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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.

Hampton Inn Martinsburg

Hampton Inn Martinsburg

2.5 out of 5
975 Foxcroft Ave, Martinsburg, WV
The price is AU$174 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$174
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Tru By Hilton Martinsburg

Tru By Hilton Martinsburg

2.5 out of 5
801 Snapp Street, Martinsburg, WV
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The price is AU$167 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$167
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Comfort Inn Aikens Center

Comfort Inn Aikens Center

2.5 out of 5
1872 Edwin Miller Blvd, Martinsburg, WV
The price is AU$149 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$149
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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The Lovely Lodging- 2 bedroom apartment

The Lovely Lodging- 2 bedroom apartment

Martinsburg
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Great host and clean apt in a perfect location! In historic downtown Martinsburg, where we walked to dinner and a show, then a great low cost breakfast at Boyd’s in the morning. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was stocked with supplies, and couch was comfy. Would recommend again!"

Reviewed on 28 July 2025

The Lovely Lodging- 2 bedroom apartment
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
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Wonderful Stay
"This was a great place for our visit to Harpers Ferry. It was very spacious, secluded, and had all the amenities you would need. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 8 July 2025

Hidden Creekside retreat near 5 national parks, including Harpers Ferry
Luxury Getaway on The Potomac

Luxury Getaway on The Potomac

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Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Luxury Getaway on The Potomac
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