Paths wind through Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, which has 19th-century buildings, a Civil War Museum and John Brown’s Fort, a key site in an 1859 abolitionist raid. The location where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet, known as The Point, offers views of Maryland and Virginia. The Appalachian Trail Visitor Center has exhibits on the long-distance hiking trail.
River Riders Inc. offers white water rafting, tubing, canopy tour/zip lining, aerial forest adventure parks, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, lodging options and fishing adventures on the beautiful Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers (class I-III) in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, where Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia come together.
With seven parks, Shepherdstown offers hikes both difficult and deliriously easy. A favorite is the one-mile loop around Morgan's Grove Park with its 20 acres of trees, meadows, and children's playground. Slightly harder is nearby Northern Peaks Trail Loop at a challenging 6.1 miles.
Step back in time at one of the oldest functioning commuter rail stations, the Martinsburg Roundhouse and Caperton Train Station.