Things to do near Harpers Ferry
Food Scene
This is a coffee shop and much more. They also have delicious soup and sandwiches and have live music some evenings. Sunday they have a "Jazz Brunch" with live Jazz music and great food. It is a unique place because it's in a refurbished church building.
37 locals recommend
Beans In The Belfry
122 W Potomac StThis is a coffee shop and much more. They also have delicious soup and sandwiches and have live music some evenings. Sunday they have a "Jazz Brunch" with live Jazz music and great food. It is a unique place because it's in a refurbished church building.
Closest restaurant to our house. They have great sandwiches and locally owned and operated. They also serve beer, wine and cocktails.
25 locals recommend
Guide House Grill
19112 Keep Tryst RdClosest restaurant to our house. They have great sandwiches and locally owned and operated. They also serve beer, wine and cocktails.
Smoketown Brewing Station
223 W Potomac StLocal brewery. Good food and good people.
The Anvil Restaurant
1290 W Washington StQuaint restaurant for a quiet evening out in Harpers Ferry.
Press Room
129 W German StNice Restaurant in Shepherdstown, WV
This is an affordable restaurant popular with the locals. They have vegetarian options and everything from pizza and wraps to soups and sandwiches.
47 locals recommend
Blue Moon Cafe
200 E High StThis is an affordable restaurant popular with the locals. They have vegetarian options and everything from pizza and wraps to soups and sandwiches.
Parks & Nature
A great short hike to the famous rock that Thomas Jefferson stated that the view is worth a trip across the ocean to see. It's also along the Appalachian Trail. If you are lucky you might spot a scruffy thru-hiker on their way to Maine or Georgia.
20 locals recommend
Jefferson Rock
A great short hike to the famous rock that Thomas Jefferson stated that the view is worth a trip across the ocean to see. It's also along the Appalachian Trail. If you are lucky you might spot a scruffy thru-hiker on their way to Maine or Georgia.
This is a great hike that starts from Harpers Ferry Rd along the Potomac River on the Maryland side. It's a 2-1/2 mile hike each way and is well worth the trip. It's best suited for active adults and children. This is not a "walk in the park" kind of hike. You can make the hike longer by adding in the loop to see the Old Stone Fort, ruins from the Civil War.
31 locals recommend
Maryland Heights
171 Harpers Ferry RdThis is a great hike that starts from Harpers Ferry Rd along the Potomac River on the Maryland side. It's a 2-1/2 mile hike each way and is well worth the trip. It's best suited for active adults and children. This is not a "walk in the park" kind of hike. You can make the hike longer by adding in the loop to see the Old Stone Fort, ruins from the Civil War.
This state park holds Washington County, Maryland's Washington Monument. It's a short hike to this structure and it comes with a stunning view of the valley below.
This is also along the Appalachian Trail which you can hike for 1000 miles in either direction.
9 locals recommend
Washington Monument (Boonsboro, MD)
Appalachian National Scenic TrailThis state park holds Washington County, Maryland's Washington Monument. It's a short hike to this structure and it comes with a stunning view of the valley below.
This is also along the Appalachian Trail which you can hike for 1000 miles in either direction.
This park features a lake you can swim in a designated area or rent a boat to paddle out to the middle. Their are hiking trails around the lake and picnic tables throughout.
29 locals recommend
Greenbrier State Park
21843 National PikeThis park features a lake you can swim in a designated area or rent a boat to paddle out to the middle. Their are hiking trails around the lake and picnic tables throughout.
Part of the Appalachian Trail. This is a nicely graded hike to a view. The hike is about 3 miles each way and would make a great place to bring a picnic lunch.
Annapolis Rock Black Rock Cliff
11175 Baltimore National PikePart of the Appalachian Trail. This is a nicely graded hike to a view. The hike is about 3 miles each way and would make a great place to bring a picnic lunch.
Sightseeing
Want to learn about the Civil War? John Brown? or the Lewis and Clark expedition? The town of Harpers Ferry is designated a National Historic Park and has living history some weekends. The town is also home to some small shops and restaurants.
173 locals recommend
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
171 Shoreline DrWant to learn about the Civil War? John Brown? or the Lewis and Clark expedition? The town of Harpers Ferry is designated a National Historic Park and has living history some weekends. The town is also home to some small shops and restaurants.
Getting Around
The MARC Train runs Monday thru Friday into Washington, D.C. You can pick it up here or in Brunswick, MD. Amtrak also uses this stop. Check schedules for both before making plans.
21 locals recommend
Harpers Ferry Train Station
Shenandoah StreetThe MARC Train runs Monday thru Friday into Washington, D.C. You can pick it up here or in Brunswick, MD. Amtrak also uses this stop. Check schedules for both before making plans.
Entertainment & Activities
This is an independent movie theater that typically shows art films, foreign films, and some documentaries. They usually have showings on Fri, Sat, Sun. Check their website for show times.
19 locals recommend
Opera House
131 W German StThis is an independent movie theater that typically shows art films, foreign films, and some documentaries. They usually have showings on Fri, Sat, Sun. Check their website for show times.
River and Trail offers river rafting, tubing, kayaking, bike rental, and a variety of other activities. They have great guides that make sure you have a fun experience.
20 locals recommend
River & Trail Outfitters
604 Valley RdRiver and Trail offers river rafting, tubing, kayaking, bike rental, and a variety of other activities. They have great guides that make sure you have a fun experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main StLocal winery
Country style casual bar with wifi, live music, and light food.
16 locals recommend
The Barn of Harpers Ferry
1062 West Washington StreetCountry style casual bar with wifi, live music, and light food.
Essentials
ALDI
1147 Marlowe Road