Historic Shepherdstown, the oldest town in the state of West Virginia, nestled in the lower Shenandoah Valley - is only 90 minutes from the Washington/Baltimore metropolitan areas but miles away from the stress and rushed lifestyle of the city.  Located on the banks of the Potomac River, Shepherdstown is centrally located between the historic Civil War battlefields of Antietam and Harpers Ferry and within walking distance of the C & O Canal National Historic Park.  Stroll along German Street, filled with more than a dozen fine dining and casual restaurants, unique locally owned shops offering everything from baby clothes to local arts and crafts, and an independent movie theater.  Need a little excitement?  Charles Town Horse Racing and Slots is only 12 miles away.  You're sure to find the perfect spot to stay, eat and shop here - all uniquely Shepherdstown.

SIP Design Symposium August 31 - September 2, 2009	Clarion Hotel & Conference Center 233 Lowe Drive Shepherdstown, WV 25443 304.876.7000 www.clarionshepherdstown.com

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We have special SIPschool rates with the following local hotel/motels in Shepherdstown and Charles Town. We also have listings with local B & Bs, as well as camping near Harpers Ferry.

Comfort Inn 70 Maddex Square (Intersection of Route 45 and Maddex) Shepherdstown, WV 25443 SIPschool Rate: $65 per night, plus 12% sales tax. Distance from Comfort Inn to the Clarion Hotel: 1.07 miles		304.876.3160 We have a room block with the Comfort Inn until August 3, so reserve soon!
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center 233 Lowe Dr. Shepherdstown, WV 25443 SIPschool Rate: $94.00 per night, plus 12% sales tax. Availability can be limited as they have various government accounts that keep them booked.		www.clarionshepherdstown.com 304.876.7000
The Bavarian Inn and Lodge 164 Shepherd Grade Road Shepherdstown, WV 25443 SIPschool Rate: $105.00 per night, plus 12% tax. This rate is available Sunday through Thursday based on availability. Please contact them directly at sales@bavarianinnwv.com and request the SIPschool rate.		www.bavarianinnwv.com 304.876.2551
Local Bed and Breakfasts
Thomas Shepherd Inn 300 West German St. Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Call or email for prices and availability Distance from the Thomas Shepherd Inn to the Clarion Hotel: 0.63 miles		www.thomasshepherdinn.com 888.889.8952
The Inn at Antietam 220 East Main St. Sharpsburg, Maryland 21782 Call or email for prices and availability Distance from the Inn at Antietam to the Clarion Hotel: 5 miles		www.innatantietam.com 877.835.6011
The Ledge House Fillmore Street Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 Call or email for prices and availability and mention the SIPschool Distance from the Ledge House to the Clarion Hotel: 14 miles		www.theledgehouse.com 877.468.4236
Laurel Lodge 844 East Ridge Street Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 Call or email for prices and availability Distance from the Laurel Lodge to the Clarion Hotel: 14 miles		www.laurellodge.com 304.535.2886
Charles Town Lodging - all close to Charles Town Races & Slots
Holiday Inn Express Charles Town 681 Flowing Springs Road Ranson, WV 25438 SIPschool Rate: $89.00 per night, plus 12% tax. Available Sunday - Thursday Distance from Holiday Inn Express to the Clarion Hotel: 8.12 miles		www.holidayinn.com 304.725.1330
The Inn at Charles Town U.S. Route 340 Charles Town, WV 25414 Rates start at $109.00 per night Distance from the Inn at Charles Town to the Clarion Hotel:		www.ctraces.com 304.885.5800
Knights Inn - Charles Town 807 Willow Spring Dr. Charles Town, WV 25414 Rates start at $60.00 per night, plus 9% tax Distance from the Knights Inn to the Clarion Hotel: 13 miles		304.725.2041
Turf Motel and Rib Room - Charles Town 741 E. Washington St. Charles Town, WV 25414 Rates start at $60.00 per night, plus 9% tax Distance from Turf Motel to the Clarion Hotel: 13 miles		www.turfmotel.com 304.725.2081
Camping
Harpers Ferry/Civil War KOA 343 Campground Road Harpers Ferry, WV 25425		www.harpersferrykoa.com 304.535.6895
Distance from nearest Airports to Shepherdstown
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Chantilly, VA Approximate distance: 47 miles Approximate time: 1 hour
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Baltimore, MD Approximate distance: 78 miles Approximate time: 1 hour, 25 minutes
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Washington, DC Approximate distance: 75 miles Approximate time: 1 hour, 28 minutes
Call the SIPschool phone 304.876.8494 (office) or 304.266.9225 (cell) or Al's cell 304.266.9227 if you need assistance.