Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is a sightseeing stop in Harpers Ferry, WV, part of the Washington DC guide. Cost: under $25.

171 Shoreline Dr · Harpers Ferry, WV

Why you should go…

The park sits where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet and spreads across parts of West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia. You park at the visitor center and ride the shuttle bus to Lower Town, where museums and exhibits fill the historic district. John Brown's Fort is the armory fire engine house where the abolitionist took refuge during his 1859 raid. The Appalachian Trail runs through the park, and you can climb the stone steps to Jefferson Rock or hike to Split Rock on Loudoun Heights.

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What's around here?

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