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 vietiniai rekomenduoja
Bolivar Bread Bakery
914 Washington StJust 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 vietiniai rekomenduoja
Battle Grounds Bakery & Coffee
180 High StGreat 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 vietiniai rekomenduoja
The Rabbit Hole
186 High StBest 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 vietiniai rekomenduoja
Kelley Farm Kitchen
1112 Washington StGreat vegan menu! Large portions. Takeout only and by appointment, so call ahead. Bolivar.
Great homestyle breakfast and lunch options! Bolivar
30 vietiniai rekomenduoja
Country Café & General Store
1723 W Washington StGreat 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 StNow 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.
Kome Thai & Sushi Bistro
120 W German StEverything Asian is delicious here! Shepherdstown.
Maria's Taqueria
108 E German StWe love the fish tacos here! Shepherdstown
Great sandwiches and casual food. Lovely outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. Shepherdstown
47 vietiniai rekomenduoja
Blue Moon Cafe
200 E High StGreat sandwiches and casual food. Lovely outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. Shepherdstown
Press Room
129 W German StFor a very special night out. Shepherdstown.
Great food and fun drinks. Only about 5 miles away across the bridge in Knoxville, MD
25 vietiniai rekomenduoja
Guide House Grill
19112 Keep Tryst RdGreat 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 vietiniai rekomenduoja
Alfredo's Mediterranean Grille and Steakhouse
735 E Washington StTotally 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 vietiniai rekomenduoja
La Mezzuluna Cafe
90 Somerset BlvdReally good Italian fare at very reasonable prices. Charles Town
Alma Bea
202 East Washington Street"Tappalachian" style. Homestyle food, good drinks, great desserts!
Extended Hours Food Option
White Horse Tavern
4328 William L Wilson FwyOpen 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 StreetSightseeing
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.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
171 Shoreline DrBolivar Heights Battlefield
Whitman AvenueAntietam National Battlefield
302 E Main StAbout 30 minutes away.
Ghost Tour of Harpers Ferry
100 Church StHighly rated tour. Great evening activity.
Shepherdstown
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 vietiniai rekomenduoja
Jefferson Rock
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 vietiniai rekomenduoja
Maryland Heights Trail
489-551 Harpers Ferry RoadIconic 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 vietiniai rekomenduoja
River Riders Family Adventure Resort
408 Alstadts Hill RdTubing, 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 vietiniai rekomenduoja
C & O Canal National Park
3807 Harpers Ferry RdThe 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).
Breaux Vineyards
36888 Breaux Vineyards LnGood wine. Beautiful vistas.
868 Estate Vineyards
14001 Harpers Ferry RdMore intimate setting, but lovely outdoor area.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main StSpacious outdoor seating. Nontraditional tasting room.
Super close. Great view overlooking the Potomac River.
88 vietiniai rekomenduoja
Harpers Ferry Brewing
37412 Adventure Center LnSuper close. Great view overlooking the Potomac River.
Abolitionist Ale Works
129 W Washington StDowntown 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 vietiniai rekomenduoja
Sunset Hills Vineyard
38295 Fremont Overlook LnWe're members here and love their wine selection. We can give you a pair of complementary tasting coupons if you ask!
Creek's Edge Winery
41255 Annas Ln