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
