Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry, WV, US(Visiting Place) - Video

Description - Published on Jul/18/2010

A visit to this quaint, historic community, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, is like stepping into the past. Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits and museums, or hike trails and battlefields. There's a wide variety of experiences for visitors of all ages, so come and discover Harpers Ferry.

The Appalachian Trail runs through Harpers Ferry. A short walk along the trail from the lower town to the C&O Canal will take you from West Virginia to Maryland in just a few minutes.

Join a guided ranger tour, buy a book at the Historical Association's bookshop or just explore on your own. A short walk takes you into the town of Harpers Ferry where you will find some restaurants and shops.

Harpers Ferry is also known for John Brown's attack on slavery and the largest surrender of Federal troops during the American Civil War. A day trip or weekend getaway to this region is a great way to combine a love of history and nature. Park covers over 2,300 acres and crosses into 3 states: West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.

The historic town of Harpers Ferry is located along U.S. Route 340 in Jefferson County, West Virginia, about 90 minutes from Washington, DC. Public transportation is available by Amtrak or MARC Rail.

* River Riders is a White Water Guide Service. Rafting, Tubing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Biking, Fishing, Team Building and Summer Camp.

* Harpers Ferry Toy Train Museum & Joy Line Railroad,Route 3, 937 Baker Road.

The physical address of the Park Visitor Center is 171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425.

Non-rush hour driving time to Harpers Ferry from Reagan National Airport and BWI Airport is about 1 hour 30 minutes. Driving time from Dulles International Airport is about 50 minutes.

* View from Jefferson Rock.
* White Hall Tavern.
* A panoramic image of the Shenandoah River and the Potomac Railroad Bridge at Harpers Ferry.
* John Brown's Fort today.
* Shenandoah River on left and Potomac River on right merge at Harpers Ferry.
* View of Harpers Ferry from the Maryland side of the Potomac.

Your position is Latitude: 39.323 Longitude: -77.729.

City(s) = Harpers Ferry; State(s) = WV; Country = USA.

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Attraction Links

http://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - NPS
http://www.harpers.ferry.national-park.com/ - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpers_Ferry_National_Historical_Park - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Wikipedia
http://wikitravel.org/en/Harpers_Ferry - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Wikitravel
http://www.riverriders.com/activities.htm - River Riders
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/museums/harpers-ferry-toy-train-museum-and-joy-line-miniature-railroad,1086340.html - Harpers Ferry Toy Train Museum and Joy Line Miniature Railroad

YouTube Comments

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