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City in West Virginia, United States
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Martinsburg is a city of 17,000 people (as of 2019) in West Virginia. Founded in 1778, it was named in honor of Colonel Thomas Bryan Martin, a nephew of Lord Fairfax from Kent, who had moved to the general area around 1735.
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Downtown Martinsburg, with its many shops and restaurants, has been undergoing revitalization since 1988.
Three B&O Railroad shop buildings on 13 acres include a historic 1866 cast iron frame Baltimore and Ohio Railroad roundhouse, burned by "Stonewall" Jackson’s Civil War troops in 1862, quickly rebuilt and in service until 1988. On 1,000 feet of the Tuscarora Creek, site of the first National Labor Strike of 1877.
A historic theatre from 1913, now home to theatre performances, pageants, talent shows, festival events and other entertainment.
Located in the historic Old Federal Building with its original glass-walled elevator. Art classes and exhibitions.
Held in mid-October. Apple pie and dessert baking contest and auction, grand feature parade, royal gala reception and banquet, arts and crafts show and sale, car shows, pageant, pancake breakfasts, dancing, live entertainment, fireworks.
Chinese and Japanese cuisine, with traditional Japanese seating available. Try the "Flaming Volcano for Two" drink.
The "custom bowls" can be ordered from the menu or you can build your own, Mongolian Barbecue-style. Popular location for sushi. Carry-out orders can be ordered online.
Fairly inexpensive choice for Mexican favorites.
Premium homemade ice cream. Their "Mountain State Delight" flavor was created to celebrate West Virginia Day.
Wine bar with a focus on food pairings. Extensive selection of wines with West Virginia's first automated wine machines. The first floor curates an ambiance of social interaction and wine exploration while the second floor offers private dining space for parties, special events, and group experiences.
Mmm, the smell of greasy burgers and leather in a biker bar.
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Free cup of coffee in the morning.
59 rooms.
110 rooms. Exercise gym, outdoor pool, game room, gift shop. Complimentary continental breakfast.
120 rooms. Fitness facility, outdoor swimming pool, on-site restaurant called Heatherfields Restaurant.
76 rooms. Outdoor pool, exercise room. Whirlpool suites available.
68 rooms, 24 suites
Also has over 5,000 sq. ft. of flexible conference space.
3 rooms. Historic Georgian period home from 1750, located on 7 acres with a stocked trout stream, within walking distance of downtown. Brick patio, grand hall, full-body Swedish relaxation massage available. George Washington attended a wedding here in 1761.
Outdoor shopping center with a mix of small stores, big box stores, and chain restaurants.
Site of the former Martinsburg Mall. Now occupied by outdoor shops and restaurants with additional storefronts under construction (2018).
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