Guidebook for Harpers Ferry/Shepherdstown

Lynn And Christian
Lynn And Christian
Guidebook for Harpers Ferry/Shepherdstown

Food scene - Harpers Ferry

Just around the corner. Coffee, pastries, grab-n-go foods, including cheese and charcuterie meats. Great breads, of course! Open Wednesday-Sunday
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Bolivar Bread Bakery
914 Washington St
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Just around the corner. Coffee, pastries, grab-n-go foods, including cheese and charcuterie meats. Great breads, of course! Open Wednesday-Sunday
Great coffee. Excellent breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Harpers Ferry
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Battle Grounds Bakery & Coffee
180 High St
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Great coffee. Excellent breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Harpers Ferry
Best food in Lower Town Harpers Ferry. Open most days for lunch and dinner, but always check first before walking down.
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The Rabbit Hole
186 High St
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Best food in Lower Town Harpers Ferry. Open most days for lunch and dinner, but always check first before walking down.
Great vegan menu! Large portions. Takeout only and by appointment, so call ahead. Bolivar.
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Kelley Farm Kitchen
1112 Washington St
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Great vegan menu! Large portions. Takeout only and by appointment, so call ahead. Bolivar.
Great homestyle breakfast and lunch options! Bolivar
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Country Café & General Store
1723 W Washington St
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Great homestyle breakfast and lunch options! Bolivar
Now called H. B. Snallygaster's Cafe & Wine Bar. Easy walking distance from Rockhaven in Bolivar. Wonderful vintage vibe. On nights when open, it's a nice evening option for something light and good source for wine/beer. Check their FB page or website for details and opening hours before you go.
H. B. Snallygaster General Store & Cafe
1102 W Washington St
Now called H. B. Snallygaster's Cafe & Wine Bar. Easy walking distance from Rockhaven in Bolivar. Wonderful vintage vibe. On nights when open, it's a nice evening option for something light and good source for wine/beer. Check their FB page or website for details and opening hours before you go.

Food Scene - Shepherdstown/Charles Town

Always check restaurant Facebook page or call for opening hours and policies.
Everything Asian is delicious here! Shepherdstown.
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Kome Thai & Sushi Bistro
120 W German St
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Everything Asian is delicious here! Shepherdstown.
We love the fish tacos here! Shepherdstown
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Maria's Taqueria
108 E German St
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We love the fish tacos here! Shepherdstown
Great sandwiches and casual food. Lovely outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. Shepherdstown
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Blue Moon Cafe
200 E High St
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Great sandwiches and casual food. Lovely outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. Shepherdstown
For a very special night out. Shepherdstown.
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Press Room
129 W German St
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For a very special night out. Shepherdstown.
Great food and fun drinks. Only about 5 miles away across the bridge in Knoxville, MD
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Guide House Grill
19112 Keep Tryst Rd
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Great food and fun drinks. Only about 5 miles away across the bridge in Knoxville, MD
Totally delicious and delightful! The first restaurant we tried in the area, and we ended up using them as our wedding caterer. Love the chicken piccata with capers, as well as the free appetizer plate of humus, pita wedges, marinated feta and shirazi salad. Charles Town
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Alfredo's Mediterranean Grille and Steakhouse
735 E Washington St
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Totally delicious and delightful! The first restaurant we tried in the area, and we ended up using them as our wedding caterer. Love the chicken piccata with capers, as well as the free appetizer plate of humus, pita wedges, marinated feta and shirazi salad. Charles Town
Really good Italian fare at very reasonable prices. Charles Town
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La Mezzuluna Cafe
90 Somerset Blvd
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Really good Italian fare at very reasonable prices. Charles Town
"Tappalachian" style. Homestyle food, good drinks, great desserts!
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Alma Bea
202 East Washington Street
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"Tappalachian" style. Homestyle food, good drinks, great desserts!

Extended Hours Food Option

Open 7 days a week and late in the evening.
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White Horse Tavern
4328 William L Wilson Fwy
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Open 7 days a week and late in the evening.

Delivery

You can also use Uber Eats to get delivery from Charles Town/Ranson restaurants. We especially recommend Blaze Pizza.
Isabella's Pizza & Subs
180 High Street

Sightseeing

For more information, check with the Jefferson County Visitor Center. Shepherdstown has its own visitor website. Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, and Charles Town are all quaint little towns full of history. Historic downtown Frederick, MD, is an easy (traffic free) 25-minute drive away, and the city overall is much larger for those wanting lots of shopping options.
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Harpers Ferry Nemzeti Történelmi Park
171 Shoreline Dr
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Bolivar Heights Battlefield
Whitman Avenue
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About 30 minutes away.
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Antietam National Battlefield
302 E Main St
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About 30 minutes away.
Highly rated tour. Great evening activity.
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Ghost Tour of Harpers Ferry
100 Church St
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Highly rated tour. Great evening activity.
Cute Historic main street!
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Shepherdstown
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Cute Historic main street!

Parks & Nature

Lovely view of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers with the historic Catholic church in the foreground. Great connection with Thomas Jefferson for American history buffs and University of Virginia alumni.
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Jefferson Rock
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Lovely view of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers with the historic Catholic church in the foreground. Great connection with Thomas Jefferson for American history buffs and University of Virginia alumni.
Iconic view of Harpers Ferry at the top. (Note that there is no parking at the trailhead on the Maryland side. You must access by crossing the bridge from Harpers Ferry. The map point indicates the trailhead, not a parking area.)
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Maryland Heights Trail
489-551 Harpers Ferry Road
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Iconic view of Harpers Ferry at the top. (Note that there is no parking at the trailhead on the Maryland side. You must access by crossing the bridge from Harpers Ferry. The map point indicates the trailhead, not a parking area.)
Tubing, rafting, ziplining and winter snow tubing!
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River Riders Family Adventure Resort
408 Alstadts Hill Rd
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Tubing, rafting, ziplining and winter snow tubing!
The former towpath trail is accessible from both Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown and is great for bicycle riding and walking.
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C & O Canal National Park
3807 Harpers Ferry Rd
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The former towpath trail is accessible from both Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown and is great for bicycle riding and walking.

Wineries/Breweries

Nearby Loudoun County, VA, is thick with wineries, breweries, and cideries. There's a helpful website that lists all the wineries in the county. These are just a few of our favorites (one of which is in Maryland).
Good wine. Beautiful vistas.
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Breaux Vineyards
36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln
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Good wine. Beautiful vistas.
More intimate setting, but lovely outdoor area.
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868 Estate Vineyards
14001 Harpers Ferry Rd
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More intimate setting, but lovely outdoor area.
Spacious outdoor seating. Nontraditional tasting room.
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Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St
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Spacious outdoor seating. Nontraditional tasting room.
Super close. Great view overlooking the Potomac River.
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Harpers Ferry Brewing
37412 Adventure Center Ln
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Super close. Great view overlooking the Potomac River.
Downtown Charles Town venue.
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Abolitionist Ale Works
129 W Washington St
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Downtown Charles Town venue.
We're members here and love their wine selection. We can give you a pair of complementary tasting coupons if you ask!
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Sunset Hills Vineyard
38295 Fremont Overlook Ln
40 helybéli ajánlásával
We're members here and love their wine selection. We can give you a pair of complementary tasting coupons if you ask!
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Creek's Edge Winery
41255 Annas Ln
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