Harpers Ferry Family Travel Guide
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Family Destinations Near Harpers Ferry
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Washington, DC,
US
(48 mi.) -
Baltimore,
MD
(60 mi.) -
Shenandoah National Park,
VA
(69 mi.) -
Hershey,
PA
(88 mi.) -
Philadelphia,
PA
(144 mi.)
Mid-Atlantic Family States/Provinces
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Autumn in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. (ThinkStock)
Harpers Ferry Family Travel Tips
- Catch a tube down a gentle part of the river or hit the white waters in a raft or kayak with River Riders.
- Learn more about the Appalachian Trail and its history inside the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitors Center.
- Step back in time to the 19th Century by walking through historic Harpers Ferry with the guidance of O' Be Joyfull Historical Tours and Entertainment.
Family Overview: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Harpers Ferry is situated in the stunning Shenandoah Valley at the convergence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers and is one of the few towns that the Appalachian Trail passes directly through. The many opportunities to enjoy nature will keep visitors busy. River Riders, the local outfitter, offers gear and guides for rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing in the rivers, or biking the trails. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitors Center offers a shop where hikers can stock up on supplies, exhibits, maps, and guides—a great place for hikers to get started or rest and staff members are available to answer questions.
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Hotels
The Jackson Rose - Hotel
1167 W Washington St
Harpers Ferry 25425
Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Harpers Ferry 25425
Distance: 0.5 mi.
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Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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The Town's Inn - Hotel
179 High Street
Harpers Ferry 25425
Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Harpers Ferry 25425
Distance: 0.5 mi.
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Attractions
Lights of Liberty
1-hr. tour shows depart from PECO Energy Center, 6th and Chestnut sts
620 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Distance: 144.5 mi. (from destination center)
620 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Distance: 144.5 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
National Aquarium in Baltimore
On the harbor
501 E. Pratt St
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Distance: 60.6 mi. (from destination center)
501 E. Pratt St
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Distance: 60.6 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
The Liberty Bell
Chestnut St. between 5th and 6th sts. (enter on 6th St. between Market and Chestnut sts.)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Distance: 144.6 mi. (from destination center)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Distance: 144.6 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
Airports
Major Airports near Harpers Ferry
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Washington Dulles International Airport | 30.2 map | |
| Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport | 50.2 map | |
| Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 58.5 map |
Other Smaller Airports near Harpers Ferry
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Hagerstown Wash. County Regional Airport | 26.0 map | |
| Harrisburg International Airport | 78.5 map | |
| Johnstown Cambria County Airport | 89.9 map |
Harpers Ferry Family Advice
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The Top 10 Historic Trails
Experience the rich history of the U.S., from Native American culture and the Civil War, to the gunslingers of the Wild West and the civil rights movement. Away Top Ten -
Revolution and Revolt on the Historic Trail
Envision American history as a living thing, and this route would be a tour of its central nervous system, from the staging ground of the American Revolution to the nation-forming Civil War to the breeding ground of the States' current political climate. Away Travel -
Weekend Backpacker: Washington, D.C.
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Nina Baxley: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker
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Driving Through History
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Gorp Travel
Harpers Ferry Vacation Rentals
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