Brown was a well-known abolitionist willing to die to end slavery. John Brown’s Raid occurred at Harpers Ferry, so to me, John Brown’s Fort was the do-not-miss point of interest.
You will probably see tubers floating down the river and plenty of kayakers and boaters. The park sits at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, with spectacular views and different photo ops on land and on the pedestrian bridge. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, and Cannonball Deli for ice cream treats. In the historical park, I loved the Lewis and Clark Museum, White Hall Tavern, St. Plan to spend 3–4 hours exploring on foot, and more if you wish to hike a bit on the Appalachian Trail or 22 miles of additional trails. You can take the shuttle bus from the visitor center or try to land one of the few parking spots in Lower Town itself. People flock to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and Lower Town is the heart of it. It is a tiny town (population: 285) that swells to bursting year round as tourists stop here to learn about a staggering event that “ignited the Civil War.” Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Harpers Ferry is in the lower Shenandoah Valley in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Appalachian Scenic Trail in Harpers FerryPhoto credit: Melody Pittman 1.
