Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is a history museum Harpers Ferry located in United States.

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    (304) 535-6029

  • Website

    nps.gov/hafe

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  • Type

    History Museum

Address

171 Shoreline Dr Harpers Ferry , WV 25425 United States

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hiking ranger jefferson trails john brown scenic views town park historic buildings photography train stations exhibits church well restaurants
Mark B

Like stepping back in time. Harper's Ferry appears as much as it did back in the days of John Brown . Great historical buildings and exhibits throughout town .

Shelby Zimmerman

It's always fun comings and walking around and being with family or being with friends! Going to all the shops and all the restaurants are fun and great food! Come and have a blast

Mohammed Alajlan

Love to walk or ride a bicycle or its on your way ! Go for it , its nice

LaDonna G

This park off Shoreline is @ 5 mins from the town of Harpers Ferry. The town has the park , real park history, beautiful scenery , train station , shops/dining, museums , Jefferson Rock, & church ruins.

Dave Cutlip

Really had a good time I liked how you could go at your own pace and still see everything learned a lot

Angie Osmanski

You could spend several days in this overloaded historical town . Also has a lot of great hiking trails !

James C

Amazing place to visit. Bert the park ranger was amazing and the best part giving us all the tips and information you could possibly want.

Jimmy Kastner

Come here early in the morning and you'll feel like you're alone in a ghost town . Especially true when it's foggy.

Alexander Gardner's Civil War Views

"it was supposed that, in locating a National Armory there, that it would be secure against any assault...First captured by a surprise, John Brown , with seventeen men, held it for nearly three days."

Alexander Gardner's Civil War Views

"The passage of the Patowmac through the Blue Ridge is perhaps one of the most stupendous scenes in Nature." wrote Thomas Jefferson of Harpers Ferry in "Notes on the State of Virginia" in 1783. Read more

Alexander Gardner's Civil War Views

"Perhaps no one point, North or South, has been the scene of so many changes in the shifting panorama of war, through which we have passed in the last four years, as Harper's Ferry ."

Matt Dicker

Regular free shuttles will take you from the main parking lot down to the town .

Mike Robinson

Well maintained and lot of spots for great photographs

Shaw Adcock

Definitely try the bridge to the Maryland overlook. Beautiful views .

Mandy McCoy

Great place, lots to walk around and see. Hard to find a place to park , unless you take the bus .

Lizzie Borden

Wonderful small National Park full of history only 4 hrs away

Eoghann Irving

One of my favorite photography spots. So many options to choose from

Eoghann Irving

Landscapes, historic buildings , people, birds... There's a huge variety to photograph in the park .

Donovan Maguigan

You can stand right in the middle of three states .

Brian Ebersole

Such a beautiful town , doesn't matter what season.

Maggie MacG

Park for free with a national parks pass.

Brittany Wilson

There are free tours at certain times! Check out the little restaurants up the hill !

Mary Kirk

Definitely walk to Jefferson 's rock!!

Judi Stutz

$10 for 3 day access

Anita Henley

Enjoying history from the car since it's 100 degrees outside!

Alicia Dunn

Maryland Heights combo. Fall foliage. FTW.

R H

It is reallyyy fine

Liane Christensen

Beautiful love being a ranger

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Can't miss the waterfall! Magnificent! - Matrix Teaches

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Scenic Lookout
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Climb up for the best view. A must do! - Emily Hurst

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We shot engagement photos here. Gorgeous views. Take your dog for a walk here on a fall day. - Anthony Costulas

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Homemade Ice cream@is delicious. The views are spectacular! - Ryan Brown

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Honey brie starter was tasty. Portobello wrap was also decent. - Kirsten Rendell

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Go to the Third Pull-off and park, not only will you see the river in all its glory, theres also a really neat mini waterfall near the pull off you can easily walk to - Kevin Ricks