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Vacation Destination

Harpers Ferry, WV

National historic park, headquarters of the Appalachian Trail, & tubing down the river

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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Stepping into the past, stroll picturesque streets, visit exhibits and museums or hike the trails and battlefields

Attractions

The Point

A natural panorama of rock, mountain, rapids, active railway, bird migration and rivers.

Attractions

John Brown’s Fort

Nestled at the junction of the two rivers in a large historic area of Harper’s Ferry

Attractions

Harpers Ferry Station

This historic station has been transferred into a small pictorial museum of local history

Attractions

Armory Canal

Flat land with historical remnants of previous homes, factories and mills

Attractions

Split Rock

Beautiful trail that connects other trails for a longer hike.

Attractions

John Brown Wax Museum

This vintage museum opened in 1963 and is still making history “come alive”.

Attractions

Ghost Tour of Harpers Ferry

America’s oldest ghost tour viewing a number of sites and buildings that have had ghostly phenomenon reported.

Attractions

River Riders Family Adventure Resort

River Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Tubing, Ziplining and Aerial Adventures.

Attractions

The Rabbit Hole

Awesome little hole-in-the-wall pub with great beer, funky American fare. ($$-$$$)

Food & Drinks

Country Café

TripAdvisor #1 rated restaurant in Harpers Ferry. Family-owned and operated restaurant serving fresh, home-style cooking at reasonable prices. ($)

Food & Drinks

Battle Grounds Bakery & Coffee

Tasty treats, hot coffee and fresh-baked pastries. ($$-$$$)

Food & Drinks

White Horse Tavern

Sports bar with patio and outdoor dining, video lottery, great food with burgers, a huge beer selection, select Bourbons, steaks, crab, sandwiches, win…

Food & Drinks

Kelley Farm Kitchen

West Virginia’s very first vegan restaurant established in 2018 ($$-$$$)

Food & Drinks

Drivetime from DC: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Where to stay

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