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
7 polecane przez mieszkańców
Bolivar Bread Bakery
914 Washington St
7 polecane przez mieszkańców
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
10 polecane przez mieszkańców
Battle Grounds Bakery & Coffee
180 High St
10 polecane przez mieszkańców
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.
29 polecane przez mieszkańców
The Rabbit Hole
186 High St
29 polecane przez mieszkańców
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.
32 polecane przez mieszkańców
Kelley Farm Kitchen
1112 Washington St
32 polecane przez mieszkańców
Great vegan menu! Large portions. Takeout only and by appointment, so call ahead. Bolivar.
Great homestyle breakfast and lunch options! Bolivar
30 polecane przez mieszkańców
Country Café & General Store
1723 W Washington St
30 polecane przez mieszkańców
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.
18 polecane przez mieszkańców
Kome Thai & Sushi Bistro
120 W German St
18 polecane przez mieszkańców
Everything Asian is delicious here! Shepherdstown.
We love the fish tacos here! Shepherdstown
23 polecane przez mieszkańców
Maria's Taqueria
108 E German St
23 polecane przez mieszkańców
We love the fish tacos here! Shepherdstown
Great sandwiches and casual food. Lovely outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. Shepherdstown
47 polecane przez mieszkańców
Blue Moon Cafe
200 E High St
47 polecane przez mieszkańców
Great sandwiches and casual food. Lovely outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. Shepherdstown
For a very special night out. Shepherdstown.
43 polecane przez mieszkańców
Press Room
129 W German St
43 polecane przez mieszkańców
For a very special night out. Shepherdstown.
Great food and fun drinks. Only about 5 miles away across the bridge in Knoxville, MD
25 polecane przez mieszkańców
Guide House Grill
19112 Keep Tryst Rd
25 polecane przez mieszkańców
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 polecane przez mieszkańców
Alfredo's Mediterranean Grille and Steakhouse
735 E Washington St
17 polecane przez mieszkańców
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
10 polecane przez mieszkańców
La Mezzuluna Cafe
90 Somerset Blvd
10 polecane przez mieszkańców
Really good Italian fare at very reasonable prices. Charles Town
"Tappalachian" style. Homestyle food, good drinks, great desserts!
7 polecane przez mieszkańców
Alma Bea
202 East Washington Street
7 polecane przez mieszkańców
"Tappalachian" style. Homestyle food, good drinks, great desserts!

Extended Hours Food Option

Open 7 days a week and late in the evening.
16 polecane przez mieszkańców
White Horse Tavern
4328 William L Wilson Fwy
16 polecane przez mieszkańców
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.
173 polecane przez mieszkańców
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
171 Shoreline Dr
173 polecane przez mieszkańców
14 polecane przez mieszkańców
Bolivar Heights Battlefield
Whitman Avenue
14 polecane przez mieszkańców
About 30 minutes away.
96 polecane przez mieszkańców
Antietam National Battlefield
302 E Main St
96 polecane przez mieszkańców
About 30 minutes away.
Highly rated tour. Great evening activity.
7 polecane przez mieszkańców
Ghost Tour of Harpers Ferry
100 Church St
7 polecane przez mieszkańców
Highly rated tour. Great evening activity.
Cute Historic main street!
85 polecane przez mieszkańców
Shepherdstown
85 polecane przez mieszkańców
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.
20 polecane przez mieszkańców
Jefferson Rock
20 polecane przez mieszkańców
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.)
20 polecane przez mieszkańców
Maryland Heights Trail
489-551 Harpers Ferry Road
20 polecane przez mieszkańców
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!
73 polecane przez mieszkańców
River Riders Family Adventure Resort
408 Alstadts Hill Rd
73 polecane przez mieszkańców
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.
12 polecane przez mieszkańców
C & O Canal National Park
3807 Harpers Ferry Rd
12 polecane przez mieszkańców
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.
55 polecane przez mieszkańców
Breaux Vineyards
36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln
55 polecane przez mieszkańców
Good wine. Beautiful vistas.
More intimate setting, but lovely outdoor area.
33 polecane przez mieszkańców
868 Estate Vineyards
14001 Harpers Ferry Rd
33 polecane przez mieszkańców
More intimate setting, but lovely outdoor area.
Spacious outdoor seating. Nontraditional tasting room.
40 polecane przez mieszkańców
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St
40 polecane przez mieszkańców
Spacious outdoor seating. Nontraditional tasting room.
Super close. Great view overlooking the Potomac River.
88 polecane przez mieszkańców
Harpers Ferry Brewing
37412 Adventure Center Ln
88 polecane przez mieszkańców
Super close. Great view overlooking the Potomac River.
Downtown Charles Town venue.
32 polecane przez mieszkańców
Abolitionist Ale Works
129 W Washington St
32 polecane przez mieszkańców
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!
40 polecane przez mieszkańców
Sunset Hills Vineyard
38295 Fremont Overlook Ln
40 polecane przez mieszkańców
We're members here and love their wine selection. We can give you a pair of complementary tasting coupons if you ask!
30 polecane przez mieszkańców
Creek's Edge Winery
41255 Annas Ln
30 polecane przez mieszkańców