Soak like George Washington at America’s First Spa
George Washington knew Berkeley Springs was a must-stop spot before West Virginia even became a state.
By Alise Valdes and Sadie Chafe, BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — George Washington visited Berkeley Springs for the first time in 1748.
Berkeley Springs State Park
It’s America’s First Spa and the only state-run spa in the country. The town was officially named Bath in 1776 for its warm springs.
- Fill bottles with spring water
- Wade in the shallow springs
- Swim in the public pool filled with spring water, weather permitting
Historic Old Roman Bath House
Features nine individual walk-in tubs for private soaking sessions.
George Washington visited for the first time in 1748
Author summary: Visit America's first spa.