It isn’t always so easy to hop on across an ocean anytime you get a hankering for some European flair. But, in West Virginia at least, you don’t have to cross an ocean to get a taste of Europe! You can do that right here in the Mountain State, courtesy of Bavarian Inn, Resort, & Brewing Company in Shepherdstown.

Rolling hills. Vibrant green, perfectly manicured lawns. Patio gardens. Colorful houses. Castle spires. Elegance. Style. History. Luxury. Food. What do you think of when you think of Europe?

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If just the thought of this neighboring continent has you longing to hop a plane and cross an ocean, think again: it doesn’t have to be that complicated!

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There’s an 11-acre European-style resort in Shepherdstown, West Virginia that specializes in bringing a taste of Europe right here to the Mountain State.

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Each of the Bavarian Inn’s 72 luxurious rooms feature gas fireplaces and whirlpool baths. Perched as the resort is on a bluff of the Potomac River, many of the rooms also boast stunning water views.

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The resort also offers award-winning dining, a one-of-a-kind infinity pool with a view, tennis, bocce, fire pits, and more, Bavarian Inn more than deserves a spot on your travel bucket list.

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No visit to Bavaria is complete without sampling some beer! Good thing the Bavarian Inn brews their own right here on site.

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Plus, it’s a perfect launching pad for other nearby adventures: Harpers Ferry, Antietam Battlefield, and even Washington, D.C.

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Offering comfort and elegance in any season, this uniquely European setting is just one more reason to love wild, wonderful West Virginia.

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Plan your visit to West Virginia’s Bavarian Inn to satisfy your European travel itch… and in the meantime, enjoy perusing the Inn’s Facebook page for more beautiful photos of this luxurious, castle-like setting that brings a taste of Europe right here to West Virginia.

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Address: Bavarian Inn, Resort and Brewing Company, 164 Shepherd Grade Rd, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, USA