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We love this charming riverfront town.

Each swath of stone and steel creates a visible portal back in time.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

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Both are steeped in history with stories to be told at every turn.

Ascend and youll officially have walked part of the Appalachian Trail.

At the top isSt.

John Brown’s Fort, Harpers Ferry

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Peters Roman Catholic Church.

In the winter, they flip the script and offer snow tubing.

The chipped beef gravy to go with a big, fluffy biscuit is a must.

St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry

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The restaurant was voted No.

There you’ll find a well-stocked wine shop and a small selection of seasonal dishes to accompany.

The butternut squash pasta and a glass of bold red is the perfect menu for a cool fall evening.

Jefferson’s Rock, Harpers Ferry

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Book one of three suites in the renovated 1927 Craftsman known asRockhaven B&B.

The stone basement suite comes complete with a wood-burning stove, king bed, and spa-worthy bathtub.

The imposingBlue Ridge Mountainssurround on three sides, casting long shadows over tree-covered foothills.

Harpers Ferry

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Two rivers flow lazily toward one another.

In certain places, the calm surface sparkles in the suns waning light.

In others, it rushes anxiously over rocks becoming white water.

Maryland Heights Trail, Harpers Ferry

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Look to your left, theresMaryland.

Peek right and seeVirginia.

Spin around and youre face-to-face with Harpers Ferry, the tiny town at the center of it all.

Harpers Ferry Rivers

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Kelley Farm Kitchen

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The Rabbit Hole, Harpers Ferry

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True Treats, Harpers Ferry

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The Vintage Lady, Harpers Ferry

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Rockhaven B&B, Harpers Ferry

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