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Review:
Harpers Ferry is a lovely town in West Virginia, located within Harpers Ferry National Historical Park which is home to historic sites such as John Brown's Fort, known as a key site during an abolitionist raid in 1859. You can enjoy historic demonstrations throughout the year on 19th-century life and practices such as cheesemaking, blacksmithing, and gardening or explore the park's Civil War Museum. Views of Maryland and Virginia are offered from the city's Point, located at the intersection of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers.
The historic C&O Canal, which once transported goods along the path of the Potomac River, stretches between Cumberland and Georgetown, crossing through the city with a bike path.
Just outside the city, visitors can enjoy scenic drives along the Washington Heritage Trail National Scenic Byway or explore the famed Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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