Harpers Ferry National Historical Park: River Confluence & Lower Town Family Winter Excursion
Visit on your scheduleDec 1 – Feb 28 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Park grounds open daily sunrise to sunset; Visitor Center and Lower Town shuttle operate daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park171 Shoreline Dr, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 · 47.6 mi approx. from Washington, DCDirections
All ages; shuttle buses are stroller and wheelchair accessible; Lower Town sidewalks and pedestrian Potomac footbridge are paved
From $20$20 per private vehicle (valid for 3 consecutive days); $10 per pedestrian/bicyclist; Free with America the Beautiful Interagency National Park Pass
About this adventure
Located roughly an hour from DC at the picturesque confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers where Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is magical in winter. Crisp mountain air and snow-dusted ridges unveil unobstructed vistas of the dramatic Potomac water gap and Maryland Heights cliffs that are obscured by summer foliage. Families can board the heated park shuttle bus from the Cavalier Heights Visitor Center down into historic 19th-century Lower Town. Stroll along cobblestone sidewalks to John Brown’s Fort, cross the pedestrian footbridge over the icy Potomac River to touch the C&O Canal towpath, and explore living history museum exhibits. The town features family-friendly cafes serving warm cider, hot soups, and baked treats.
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