Shepherdstown travel guide
Shepherdstown Tourism | Shepherdstown Guide
You're Going to Love Shepherdstown
With a population of 2.079, Shepherdstown is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shepherdstown to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Shepherdstown
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro 112 (112 W German Street) and Lilah Restaurant (115 E German St) are great picks.
When to visit Shepherdstown
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shepherdstown in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Shepherdstown, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
How to Get to Shepherdstown
Plane
Although Shepherdstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 32 km from Shepherdstown. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdstown departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 30m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $25 for a 1h 53m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 88 km from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Washington Deluxe. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 72 km and will cost you around $12. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 274 km.
Airlines serving Shepherdstown
Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdstown
Most booked hotels in Shepherdstown
Renting a car in Shepherdstown
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Shepherdstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.