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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Shepherdstown has to offer.
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 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 107 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Shepherdstown, with an average rainfall of 66 mm.
How to Get to Shepherdstown
Plane
Although Shepherdstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 20 miles from Shepherdstown. The shortest flight to Shepherdstown from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h 35m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shepherdstown. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about £8 for a 1h 56m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 55 miles from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 175 miles and will cost you around £10. From New York, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 275 miles.
Airlines serving Shepherdstown
Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdstown
Most booked hotels in Shepherdstown
Hiring a car in Shepherdstown
Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Shepherdstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.90 and £13.19.