From historic charm and outdoor adventure to quaint shops and standout dining options, Harpers Ferry is an unforgettable destination. Let this first-timers guide lead the way as you explore some of the best spots the Eastern Panhandle has to offer!
Eat
🍞 Don’t miss grabbing freshly baked bread or pastries from Bolivar Bread. This woman-owned artisan bakery offers made-from-scratch bread, sweets and locally sourced snacks.
☕ At Battle Grounds Bakery & Coffee, the warm and inviting atmosphere pairs perfectly with the organic coffee and warm pastries.
🥗 At Kelley Farm Kitchen, the creative plant-based burgers, nachos, wraps, and mac & cheese, will have vegans and non-vegans longing to return time and time again.
🍔 The perfect spot for sharing plates, devouring bar bites and building your own burger, The Rabbit Hole GastroPub offers relaxing outdoor dining and carryout options.
🍭 True Treats Historic Candy is guaranteed to satisfy each and every sweet tooth. This shop specializes in the first candies that were ever offered through the mid-1900s.
Adventure
🔍 Explore the streets of Harpers Ferry while making your way through some key moments of early American history. Get an up-close-and-personal look at John Brown’s Fort.
🥾 Visit the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitors Center to learn about one of the world’s most popular hiking trails and trek a portion of it for yourself.
💦 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park gives access to endless adventure such as hiking, biking, rock climbing and fishing. Book a tubing trip or zipline glide with River Riders for some of the most scenic views of the park.
👻 Up for a spine-chilling activity? Take part in a guided ghost tour for a spooky stroll through the past.
Stay
🧳 One of the most historic homes in Harpers Ferry, the Light Horse Inn displays more than 225 years of its colorful past. Built during the 1770’s, the inn takes guests back in time to when George Washington could have been spotted from the windows surveying the land.
🧳 Built in 1839, Stonehouse Bed & Breakfast is the only bed and breakfast located in the Historic Lower Town of Harpers Ferry. This spot provides the perfect quaint and relaxing stay, nestled within the center of the town’s most popular attractions.
🧳 Located just outside out town, Hillbrook Inn & Spa is a romantic getaway offering spa sessions and fine dining experiences. Have your pick of a Main House Room, or Cottage, Hawthorn, or Farmhouse Suite.
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