But in this town, art isn't confined to the studio or the gallery. Don't forget the cinema in its classic and popular form at the Star Theater, where admission is only three bucks and the popcorn has real butter. Folks can still soak in classic Roman baths in the Berkeley Springs State Park, which also offers basic massages as well as other forms of hydrotherapy. Tasting the local waters, and municipal, bottled and sparkling waters from around the nation, is the idea behind the ninth annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting and Competition, Feb. 22-24, in Coolfont Resort, Conference, Spa and Wellness Center, several miles above town. The largest event of its kind in the world brings in food and wine professionals and writers to judge dozens of waters in five categories.
Visitors get to enjoy local bands and more substantial tastings of local foods.
Coolfont's Manor House is an easy stroll from its Spectrum Spa, or opt for more privacy in any of a number of smaller lodgings on the grounds, which includes a snowtubing course and various ecotourism opportunities. About three hours.