Situated at the intersection of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, Harpers Ferry offers a mixture of history and nature in a quaint mountain village. This charming, small town in the lower Shenandoah Valley takes its name from the Robert Harper, a man who used to run a ferry there in the 18th century. During the Civil War, it became the northernmost post controlled by the Confederate army. The lower portion of Harpers Ferry forms part of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Visitors can come to enjoy hiking and biking trails. The historical Harpers Ferry contains museums, shops, and eateries beside the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV, Phone: 304-535-6029

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