Explore WV Potomac Highlands Regional Guide

Hampshire County

A TWO-LANE PARADISE visit to the newly opened HampshireCounty Co-op andHeritageMarket Place .Then take a five-minute drive and board the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad , where you can spot bald eagles on a beautiful train ride along the South Branch of the Potomac River. Relax on a leisurely float trip down the South

T ravel to Hampshire County’s two-lane paradise, where you can enjoy a quiet getaway from it all. As the gateway to the Potomac Highlands, Hampshire County is easy to get to from anywhere in the mid-Atlantic region. Here you will experience a naturally gorgeous area enveloped by mountains, rivers, and springs. AsWest Virginia’s oldest frontier county, Hampshire County has a rich history as well as scenic beauty. Visitors can discover historic sites, enjoy festivals, visit charming farmers markets, try unique restaurants, andmore. Take yourself home down country roads for a stay at Capon Springs and Farms , a 19th century all-inclusive resort getaway, where you are taken care of by generations of the same family and local community of co-workers. Take a scenic drive along the Cacapon River to Capon Bridge to enjoy award-winning agricultural tourism spots like the Farmer’s Daughter and The River House . Arrange a docent-led tour of the Nature Conservancy’s Ice Mountain Preserve , where you can hike among rare arctic plants or take a moderate climb to a scenic overlook. Enjoy downtown Romney with a self-guided historical walking and shopping tour, including a

Branch, or chill out for the afternoon at one of our distilleries. Finish the day off at Capon Crossing Farm and listen to live “Bluegrass in the Barn” for an evening filled with rocking, contemporary bluegrass music. Hampshire County is richwith farmers markets, antique shops, and unique specialty stores. A favorite Capon Bridge hangout is The Kettle Stop . You can’t miss it—it’s the big red barnwith picnic tables and colorful Adirondack chairs outside.The barn is full of antiques and home goods. And don’t leave without buying a bag or two of the Stir Krazy Kettle Korn to munch on during your ride home. How long can you stay? Hampshire County offers the full range of accommodations, from primitive campgrounds to full-service resorts. cometohampshire.com

Capon Springs and Farms

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