Things to do in Harpers Ferry

Restaurants

• Kelley Farm Kitchen – Popular vegan restaurant, has been rated one of the 50 best vegan restaurants in the US.  Best thing is, they’re right across the street from us!  https://kelleyfarmkitchen.com
• Snallygaster’s Cafe and Wine Bar – Also across the street from us, Snally’s has a full bar, local wines and craft beer to go along with their menu.  https://www.snallygasterscafe.com
• The Barn of Harpers Ferry – Event space and full bar, with wine and craft beer, featuring live music on weekends, and a short walk from the Inn.  https://www.barnofharpersferry.com
• The Rabbit Hole – This gastropub in lower Harpers Ferry features a great selection of craft beers and one of the best views in town from their outside deck.  https://rabbitholewv.com
• Isabella’s Pizza & Subs – Located in an antique train caboose in Lower Town, Isabella’s has the area’s best pizza plus ice cream and craft beer.  https://www.isabellaspizzasubs.com
• The Coach House – Featuring an outdoor bar and beer garden, the Coach House in Lower Town features burgers, sandwiches, and American eats. https://www.facebook.com/p/Coach-House-Grill-n-Bar-100057136968054/
• Almost Heaven Pub & Grill –  Great pub food and drink in Lower Town.  It’s also where Etel met Rock!  https://www.facebook.com/almostheavenpubandgrill
• White Horse Tavern – Just outside of town at the Clarion, the White Horse has a full bar with wine and craft beer, seafood and steak dinners, and a great list of gourmet burgers!  https://www.whitehorsetavernhf.com
• Mi Degollado – Popular Mexican restaurant with great regional cuisine.  6 miles west of Harpers Ferry on the outskirts of Charles Town.  https://www.midegolladowv.com
• Mezzaluna Cafe – Gourmet Italian restaurant 6 miles west of Harpers Ferry.  Great place for a date!  https://www.lamezzalunacafewv.com
• China Fortune – Family-owned Chinese restaurant 6 miles west of Harpers Ferry.  Features sushi, bulgogi, and Mongolian as well as classic Chinese cuisine.  https://www.chinafortunecharlestown.com
• Paddy’s – Classic Irish pub in downtown Charles Town.  https://paddys-wv.com

Brewpubs: 

• Harpers Ferry Brewing – Located between the rivers, with a great view of the Potomac overlooking the route 340 bridge and lots of outdoor seating.  https://harpersferrybrewing.com
• Abolitionist Ale Works – Located on Washington Street in Charles Town, this brewpub features pizza and flatbreads to go with an extensive range of ales and stouts.  https://www.abolitionistaleworks.com
• Bavarian Brothers – Located in the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown, this pub features a full menu of regional and German cuisine, and the area’s best German-style beers.  https://www.bavarianinnwv.com

Activities

• Harpers Ferry National Historical Park – Located in Lower Town, Bolivar and Cavalier Heights, our National Park features museums, replica shops and homes from the 1850s, and is a great place to learn about Harpers Ferry history and our role in the Civil War, African-American education, and industrial history.  https://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm
• River Riders Family Adventure Resort – Best known for tubing and rafting adventures on our rivers, River Riders also features a zipline and snow tubing in the winter!  https://riverriders.com
• Harpers Ferry Adventure Center – Located next to Harpers Ferry Brewing overlooking the Potomac, they offer tubing, rafting, zip lining, a ropes course, and camping.  https://harpersferryadventurecenter.com
• Antietam National Battlefield – Relive the bloodiest day of American history, just across the Potomac from Shepherdstown.  https://www.nps.gov/anti/index.htm
• Harpers Ferry Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market – Featuring dozens of vendors, located halfway between Harpers Ferry and Charles Town on Halltown Road.