15 days in Harpers Ferry Itinerary

With a population of less than 300, Harpers Ferry is as quaint as they come.

Get a sense of the local culture at Cooter's in Luray and George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum and Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Harpers Ferry: Winchester (Kernstown Battlefield and Pritchard House, Abram's Delight, &more), Strasburg (Strasburg Museum, Shenandoah Valley Artworks, &more) and Fort Frederick State Park (in Big Pool). The adventure continues: look for gifts at True Treats Historic Candy, don't miss a visit to Harpers Ferry Station, tee off at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, and hike along Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Harpers Ferry itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Washington Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Joint Base Andrews. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 15°C.