A Day in Historic Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Just over the Potomac River on the West Virginia side sits a small, historic goldmine. That mine is Shepherdstown and the gold is all of the history such a small area provides.  Spending a day in Shepherdstown, WV would be quite a rewarding venture for those interested in history, fine dining, shopping, or just a really good cup of coffee.  

The Lost Dog is a small, alternative coffee house located on German Street in downtown Shepherdstown and it is the place to go for those who have a "jones" for caffeine.  They serve five house blends of regular coffee and also make other specialty drinks like herbal teas, expressos, cappucinos, and whatever else you can think of.

Around the same location sit four local restaurants, all busy everyday with their regular customers and the usual flow of tourists.  The Yellow Brick Bank serves a variety of rare, yet exquisite entrees and has a full bar with highly-skilled bartenders ready to serve.  Three Onion's is another restaurant similar to the former, but is less pricey, both at the table and the bar.  
The final pair of restaurants are two Shepherdstown establishments that are great places to hang out without spending a lot of money.  Betty's is a small diner that serves a good selection of classic American food, while Tony's is a pizza parlor where many go to split a pie and a pitcher for a reasonable price.  After dining at one of these fine eateries there are many Shepherdstown shops that may be of interest to the average tourist.  These small corner stores have something to fit every taste.  There are alternative jewelry stores, art galleries, thrift shops, upscale clothing stores, a candlery, quite a few salons/barber shops, and for those you expecting a child, there is an upscale infant-maternity store as well.