8 days in Eastern Panhandle Itinerary

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

Family-friendly places like Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Split Rock Overlook will thrill your kids. Get out of town with these interesting Harpers Ferry side-trips: Martinsburg (Belle Boyd House, Orr's Farm Market, &more). The adventure continues: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, pause for some serene contemplation at Ruins of St. John's Episcopal Church, examine the collection at joy line railroad and Toy Train Museum, and steep yourself in history at White Hall Tavern.

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Philadelphia to Harpers Ferry is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. June in Harpers Ferry sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 61°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Berkeley Springs.

Berkeley Springs is a town in, and the county seat of, Morgan County, West Virginia, USA, in the state's Eastern Panhandle. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): immerse yourself in nature at Cacapon Resort State Park, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then immerse yourself in nature at Berkeley Springs State Park, and finally learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Give Purrs a Chance.

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Getting from Harpers Ferry to Berkeley Springs by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In July, daily temperatures in Berkeley Springs can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to go by car back home.