Jefferson County heavily recognized in Best of WV Awards

We could not be more proud of all of our “Best of WV” winners for 2025 by WV Living magazine. These partners truly embody what makes Jefferson County such an amazing place to live and visit.

Congratulations to all of our winners!

Gold Winners

Best Historic Town -Harpers Ferry

Best Small Local Newspaper - The Observer, Shepherdstown

Best Casino - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races

Best Convention and Visitors Bureau - Jefferson County CVB

Best Outdoor Adventure Business - River Riders Family Adventure Resort

Best Appalachian Cuisine - Alma Bea

Best Breakfast / Brunch - Alma Bea

Best Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant  - Kelley Farm Kitchen

Best Coffee Roasters - Black Dog Coffee Company

Best Coffee Shop - Joan + Joe Coffee

Best Bakery - Bolivar Bread Bakery

Best West Virginia Made Food Product  - Mountaineer Popcorn Company

Best Downtown Shopping - Shepherdstown


Silver Winners

Best Town for the Arts - Shepherdstown

Best Corporate Citizen - Solar Holler

Best Environmental Organization - Potomac Valley Audubon Society

Best Historic Town - Shepherdstown

Best Chef - Mary Ellen Diaz - Alma Bea

Best Fine Dining - Bavarian Inn Resort and Brewing Company

Best Tea Shop - Tonic Herb Shop

Best Honey - Hive House Apiaries

Best Ice Cream Shop - Rock Hill Creamery

Best Boutique Hotel - Bavarian Inn Resort and Brewing Company

Best Chain Hotel - Hampton Inn & Suites, Charles Town

Best Vacation Rental - Perennial Stays, Harpers Ferry

Best Independent Bookstore - Four Seasons Books

Best Local Outdoor/Gear Shop - Shepherdstown Pedal & Paddle

Bronze Winners

Best Live Music Venue - Event Center at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races

Best Place to Work - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races

Best State Park/Forest/Nature Attraction - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Best Chef - Chef Rei Cruz-Rodriguez in the Final Cut Steakhouse

Best Distillery - Devil’s Due Distillery

Best Campground - River Riders Family Adventure Resort

Best Gift Shop - Vintage Lady

Best Independent Fine Jewelry Store - Jefferson Estate Jewelers

Regional Winners (Best of the Eastern Panhandle)

Bakery - Bolivar Bread

Casual Dining - Alma Bea

Fair/Festival/Event -  The Charles Town Classic

Fine Dining - Bavarian Inn Resort & Brewing Company

Recreation Venue - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races

Place to Shop - Vintage Lady

Unique Attraction - River Riders Family Adventure

Community Champion - Tyler Tummolo - Varsity Travel

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