Harpers Ferry
About 1 hr 15 min by car from Washington, DC
A historic town where two rivers meet in the mountains.
Why locals go
Hiking and river trips by train or car.
Visiting Washington, DC?
At 1 hr 15 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Washington, DC for your flight home.
What to book
- Whitewater rafting
- Appalachian Trail hike
- Historic town tour
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
See hotels in Harpers FerryDate ideas
For two
- Historic inn stay
- Sunset at Maryland Heights
With friends
- Whitewater rafting
- Tubing the Shenandoah
When to go
Spring to fall.