Experience the rich history and scenic beauty of Harpers Ferry, WV. Stroll along the C&O canal, hike the Appalachian Trail, enjoy shopping and casual dining in the historic district, visit Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Between The Rivers Guest Cottage is within walking distance to lowertown attractions and the train station (AMTRAK and MARC). Nearby recreation includes biking, rafting, tubing, fishing, antiquing, Charles Town Races and Slots, Civil War battlefields and historical sites.
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History & Museums
• Antietam Battlefield ~ www.nps.gov/anti ; 301.432.5124
• Brunswick Railroad Museum ~ www.brrm.net ; 301.834.7100
• (Historic) Burkittsville ~ www.burkittsville-md.gov ; 301.834.6780
• Entler Hotel & Museum ~ (Shepherdstown) ~ 304.876.0910
• Gathland State Park ~ www.dnr.state.md.us (search for Gathland); 301.791.4767
• Ghost Tours ~ www.harpersferryghost.20m.com ; 304.725.8019
• Ghost Tours ~ www.OhBeJoyfull.com ; 732.801.0381
• Harpers Ferry National Historic Park ~ www.nps.gov/hafe ; 304.535.6029
• Harpers Ferry Toy Train Museum ~ 304.535.2291
• Historic River Tours ~ www.historicalrivertours.com ; 410.489.2837
• John Brown Wax Museum ~ www.johnbrownwaxmuseum.com ; 304.535.6342
• "O' Be JoyFull" Historical Entertainment and Tours ~ www.OhBeJoyFull.com ; 732.801.0381
• Old Court House Civil War Museum ~ www.civilwarmuseum.org ; 540.542.1145
• Washington Heritage Trail ~ www.washingtonheritagetrail.org
Outdoor Adventures
• American Hiking Society ~ www.americanhiking.org ; 800.972.8608
• Appalachian Trail Conservatory ~ www.appalachiantrail.org ; 304.535.6331
• BTI Whitewater (Butts Tubes) ~ www.buttstubes.com ; 800.836.9911
• Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal ~ www.nps.gov/choh ; 301.739.4200
• Elk Tours (horseback riding) ~ www.elkmountaintrails.com ; 301.834.8882
• Washington Heritage Trail ~ www.washingtonheritagetrail.org
• Kelly's Fishing Services ~ www.theanglersinn.com ; 304.535.1239
• Mark Kovach Fishing Services ~ www.mkfs.com ; 301.588.8742
• Potomac Appalachian Trail Club ~ www.potomacappalachian.org
• River and Trail Outfitters ~ www.rivertrail.com ; 844.446.7529
• River Riders ~ www.riverriders.com ; 800.326.7238
• Sleepy Hollow Golf & Country Club ~ www.golfsleepyhollow.com ; 304.725.5210
• The Outfitter General Store (bicycle rental) & The Outfitter (clothing, etc.) www.theoutfitteratharpersferry.com ; 304.535.2296
• Washington Area Bicyclist Association ~ www.waba.org ; 202.518.0524
• Yankauer Nature Preserve ~ www.potomacaudubon.org
Music, Churches, Wineries, and Much (Much!) More
• Beans in the Belfry (live music) ~ www.beansinthebelfry.com ; 301.834.7178
• Camp Hill Wesley United Methodist Church ~ 304.433.1804; 304.535.6882
• Church of Christ LDS ~ www.ldsce.org ; 304.724.136
• Contemporary American Theater Festival www.catf.org ; 800.999.2283
• Fellowship Bible Church www.fellowshipwv.org ; 728.3700
• "O' Be JoyFull" (live Celtic music) www.OhBeJoyFull.com
• O'Hurley's General Store (Celtic/American folk music) www.ohurley.com ; 304.876.6907
• Old Opera House, Charles Town www.oldoperahouse.org
• (The) Opera House, Shepherdstown www.operahouselive.com
• Saint John's Episcopal Church ~ 304.725.5171
• Saint John's Lutheran Church ~ 304.535.3105
• Saint Peter's Catholic ~ 304.725.5558
• Shenandoah Lanes (bowling alley, tap room) ~ 304.725.0412
• Shepherdstown Music & Dance www.smad.us
• Summit Point Raceway Motorsports Park ~ www.summitpoint-raceway.com ; 304.725.8444
• Wineries ~
Breaux (www.BreauxVineyards.com ; 800.492.9961);
Doukenie (www.DoukenieWinery.com ; 540.668.6464);
Hillsborough (www.HillsboroughWine.com );
Loudoun Valley (www.LoudounValleyVineyards.com ; 703.882.3375);
North Mountain (www.northmountainvineyard.com ; 540.436.9463);
Rockbridge (www.rockbridgevineyard.com ; 888.511.9463);
Shenandoah Vineyards (540.984.8699 or google);
Veramar (www.veramar.com ; 540.955.5510);
Village Winery (www.villagewineryandvineyards.com ; 540.882.3780)
Shopping
~ See www.harpersferryfoundation.org
Regional Groups and Governments (Info, Transportation, Etc.)
• Amtrak www.amtrak.com ; 800.872.7245
• Harpers Ferry Foundation www.harpersferryfoundation.org ; 304.535.2030
• Harpers Ferry, WV http://www.harpersferrywv.net/ (information about events, etc.)
• Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce www.jeffersoncounty.com ; 304.725.2055
• Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau www.hello-wv.com ; 304.535.1813
• MARC Train www.mtamaryland.com ; 800.325.7245
• Pan Tran Transit Service www.pantran.com (inexpensive local shuttle); 304.263.0876
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