Evan's Guidebook
Outdoor Adventures
One of our favorite local hikes with a beautiful view as your reward at the end. The length is suitable for kids, but younger ones may need help with the elevation change. An easier hike than Maryland Heights at just under 3 miles there and back with easy and ample parking.
18 locals recommend
Weverton Cliffs
Appalachian National Scenic TrailOne of our favorite local hikes with a beautiful view as your reward at the end. The length is suitable for kids, but younger ones may need help with the elevation change. An easier hike than Maryland Heights at just under 3 miles there and back with easy and ample parking.
A gentle stroll along the historic C&O canal is perfect for everyone. While this is the closest entrance there are many with different historical aspects. It’s an easy bike ride to Harpers Ferry and Maryland Heights and back in a day.
13 locals recommend
C&O Canal Lock 31
A gentle stroll along the historic C&O canal is perfect for everyone. While this is the closest entrance there are many with different historical aspects. It’s an easy bike ride to Harpers Ferry and Maryland Heights and back in a day.
A moderate hike 6.2 mile hike with plenty of elevation to the cliffs across the river from Harpers Ferry - but the view makes it worth the sweat. Parking at the trail head is limited to two small alcoves along the road that hold maybe a dozen cars each though it is possible to park at the Harpers Ferry National Park entrance, take the bus into town and cross the train bridge to the C&O then walk the short distance to the trail head.
Maryland Heights
171 shoreline driveA moderate hike 6.2 mile hike with plenty of elevation to the cliffs across the river from Harpers Ferry - but the view makes it worth the sweat. Parking at the trail head is limited to two small alcoves along the road that hold maybe a dozen cars each though it is possible to park at the Harpers Ferry National Park entrance, take the bus into town and cross the train bridge to the C&O then walk the short distance to the trail head.
We have a number of rafting and tubing outfitters in the area but HFAC is the only one that also includes zip lining and a ropes course in their offerings.
56 locals recommend
Harpers Ferry Adventure Center
37410 Adventure Center LnWe have a number of rafting and tubing outfitters in the area but HFAC is the only one that also includes zip lining and a ropes course in their offerings.
Food scene
Beans is a spacious cafe in Brunswick, MD. Watch for jazz brunches on Sundays or grab a cup of Joe and our favorite curry chicken salad wrap any time.
37 locals recommend
Beans In The Belfry
122 W Potomac StBeans is a spacious cafe in Brunswick, MD. Watch for jazz brunches on Sundays or grab a cup of Joe and our favorite curry chicken salad wrap any time.
Our favorite and most-local Farm-to-Table establishment, Market Table has won many awards. We feel comfortable ordering anything off the menu knowing it will be great no matter what. Our best bet for brunch and dinner.
36 locals recommend
Market Table Bistro
13 E Broad WayOur favorite and most-local Farm-to-Table establishment, Market Table has won many awards. We feel comfortable ordering anything off the menu knowing it will be great no matter what. Our best bet for brunch and dinner.
Lovettsville’s only coffee-house she’s a tasty but a cozy one and better suited to small gatherings or a solo-visit and food options are limited to beverage accompaniment rather than whole meals.
9 locals recommend
Back Street Brews Coffee and Tea House
11 E Pennsylvania AveLovettsville’s only coffee-house she’s a tasty but a cozy one and better suited to small gatherings or a solo-visit and food options are limited to beverage accompaniment rather than whole meals.
Patowmack Farm is an exquisite farm-to-table restaurant on the other side of Lovettsville. It’s not for the budget diner but the atmosphere and food will knock your socks off. Call for reservations.
29 locals recommend
The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm
42461 Lovettsville RdPatowmack Farm is an exquisite farm-to-table restaurant on the other side of Lovettsville. It’s not for the budget diner but the atmosphere and food will knock your socks off. Call for reservations.
Our local pub - perfect for drinks and late bites. The menu is american with a German twist.
14 locals recommend
1836 Kitchen and Taproom
34 E Broad WayOur local pub - perfect for drinks and late bites. The menu is american with a German twist.
New to Lovettsville, The Dinner Belles is a local subscription meal service and gourmet foods shop. Guests staying for long-term business might find this option particularly appealing
The Dinner Belles Kitchen Cupboard
24 E Broad WayNew to Lovettsville, The Dinner Belles is a local subscription meal service and gourmet foods shop. Guests staying for long-term business might find this option particularly appealing
Historical Adventures
Definitely not to be missed is the historic town of Harpers Ferry. The park provides guests with a shuttle bus from the parking lot to down town for a small entrance fee, otherwise parking is extremely limited in the town itself. There are quite a few small restaurants and shops in downtown for when you’ve had enough history.
173 locals recommend
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
171 Shoreline DrDefinitely not to be missed is the historic town of Harpers Ferry. The park provides guests with a shuttle bus from the parking lot to down town for a small entrance fee, otherwise parking is extremely limited in the town itself. There are quite a few small restaurants and shops in downtown for when you’ve had enough history.
Though our area is dotted with dozens of smaller battle fields (which also double as gentle-moderate hikes) those interested in Civil War history will want to take the short drive to Antietam National Battle field. Do one stop or continue through all the linked parks in and around Sharpsburg, Md.
96 locals recommend
Antietam National Battlefield
302 E Main StThough our area is dotted with dozens of smaller battle fields (which also double as gentle-moderate hikes) those interested in Civil War history will want to take the short drive to Antietam National Battle field. Do one stop or continue through all the linked parks in and around Sharpsburg, Md.
Gettysburg is more of a day-trip than the other local stops listed but anyone interested in the Civil War will want to round out their stay with a stop to this historical and sacred land.
119 locals recommend
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
1195 Baltimore PikeGettysburg is more of a day-trip than the other local stops listed but anyone interested in the Civil War will want to round out their stay with a stop to this historical and sacred land.
Farmers Markets and Shops
Around the corner is our own local goat cheese farm! They offer a wide variety of dairy products and don’t miss their bottle-feed-a-baby-goat events in the spring (tickets are required).
8 locals recommend
Georges Mill Farm Artisan Cheese
11873 Georges Mill RdAround the corner is our own local goat cheese farm! They offer a wide variety of dairy products and don’t miss their bottle-feed-a-baby-goat events in the spring (tickets are required).
Also around the corner is Long Stone our local beef and pork farm. Their salamis are amazing and make good holiday gifts.
Long Stone Farm
38212 Long LnAlso around the corner is Long Stone our local beef and pork farm. Their salamis are amazing and make good holiday gifts.