Harpers Ferry

Overview of Harpers Ferry

This is a small 19th-century historic village and a major tourist destination in the region, attracting around a million visitors each year. Various outdoor activities are available in the surrounding area (hiking, canopy tours, rafting, etc.).

Key Facts

• Type of place: village.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

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• Local time: Heure : Harpers Ferry.

• Population: 291 inhabitants (2016).

• Area: 1.58 km².

• Altitude: 149 m.

• Website: http://historicharpersferry.com

History of Harpers Ferry

What to See and Do in Harpers Ferry

Climate and Weather in Harpers Ferry

Transportation

Getting There

Getting Around

Accommodation

Dining

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Nearby Attractions

Also worth seeing within a 100 km radius of the town:

Antietam National Battlefield ★
This is the site of the Battle of Antietam, which took place during the American Civil War in 1862.

Baltimore ★★
An old fort and a tourist area centered around the city's harbor are Baltimore's main attractions.

Gettysburg ★★
This is the site (and memorial) of one of the most famous battles of the American Civil War.

Great Falls Park ★
This popular spot near the capital lets you discover the (small) Potomac Falls. Hiking, climbing, and canoeing/kayaking are all possible here.

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park ★
A nearly 300 km canal whose surroundings are popular with hikers and cyclists.

Washington ★★★★
Beneath its sometimes austere appearance, the capital of the United States boasts countless museums, memorials, and monuments to explore.

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