This is a great park for a lot of historical information and also a way to lose yourself in a day of walking, learning and hiking. The town connects to multiple trails including the Appalachian trail. It is simply an all around wonderful site.

Harper's Ferry is a small village that played a critical role during the US Civil War. There are several open, self-directed exhibits to fill you in on life in the mid-1800s.

What a great experience !!! Beautiful views, nice people, great food, and history history history!!!! Can't wait to go back!

Harper's Ferry used to be cluttered with cars and over-run with people and traffic. Ever since parking was removed from the downtown area, it has greatly improved the experience of seeing this small, important town. The town, known mostly for John Brown's raid, was also a key part of Lewis and Clark's adventure and was featured throughout the Civil War. The AT runs through the area now and there are a lot of beautiful trails, including the C&O towpath. If history isn't your thing, go for the beauty and the hiking. There is limited parking near the train station, but get there early. There are some small shops and places to eat, but nothing really stands out as a must visit, other than the NPS visitor's gift shop, which is well stocked and has helpful staff on hand.