Joanne’s guidebook
Local Eats
Breakfast and Lunch were all the locals go! Daily specials served in a warm friendly atmosphere.
30 locals recommend
Country Café & General Store
1723 W Washington StBreakfast and Lunch were all the locals go! Daily specials served in a warm friendly atmosphere.
Walk here! Enjoy lunch and dinner in this cute pub. Known for their seafood and bar-b- que, so if see the smoker going outside stop in for some yummy ribs or pulled pork. Crab cakes are always delish, and can’t beat their burger.
24 locals recommend
The Anvil Restaurant
1290 W Washington StWalk here! Enjoy lunch and dinner in this cute pub. Known for their seafood and bar-b- que, so if see the smoker going outside stop in for some yummy ribs or pulled pork. Crab cakes are always delish, and can’t beat their burger.
Noting like an early morning walk in the Ferry and stopping in to get a great cup of coffee and breakfast sandwich from Tabby! Outdoor seating and scrumptious eats!
10 locals recommend
Battle Grounds Bakery & Coffee
180 High StNoting like an early morning walk in the Ferry and stopping in to get a great cup of coffee and breakfast sandwich from Tabby! Outdoor seating and scrumptious eats!
Great place to stop in after a day on the water! Burgers, salads, and a fire pit outside.
16 locals recommend
White Horse Tavern
4328 William L Wilson FwyGreat place to stop in after a day on the water! Burgers, salads, and a fire pit outside.
Ok. HANDS DOWN the BEST cocktails on earth. Local tip: Wednesday is half price cocktails. Fresh food, big variety!
25 locals recommend
Guide House Grill
19112 Keep Tryst RdOk. HANDS DOWN the BEST cocktails on earth. Local tip: Wednesday is half price cocktails. Fresh food, big variety!
For vegan lovers, walk to this spot! Fresh creations you will love!
32 locals recommend
Kelley Farm Kitchen
1112 Washington StFor vegan lovers, walk to this spot! Fresh creations you will love!
Love this place! Wonderful outdoor garden to grab lunch and a cool glass of iced tea or a cold beer!
23 locals recommend
The Mecklenburg Inn
128 E German StLove this place! Wonderful outdoor garden to grab lunch and a cool glass of iced tea or a cold beer!
Super yummy! Outdoor garden (fully shaded) and indoor dining. I love the wraps here!
47 locals recommend
Blue Moon Cafe
200 E High StSuper yummy! Outdoor garden (fully shaded) and indoor dining. I love the wraps here!
City/town information
Walk to Historic Lower Town Harpers Ferry! Enjoy the history, grab lunch and don’t forget to climb Maryland Heights! Weekend activities in the park so check their site!
202 locals recommend
Harpers Ferry
Walk to Historic Lower Town Harpers Ferry! Enjoy the history, grab lunch and don’t forget to climb Maryland Heights! Weekend activities in the park so check their site!
A quick 15 minute ride from Harpers Ferry! Restaurants, Shepherd University, and fun shopping! Local tip: farmers market every Sunday.
85 locals recommend
Shepherdstown
A quick 15 minute ride from Harpers Ferry! Restaurants, Shepherd University, and fun shopping! Local tip: farmers market every Sunday.
Neighborhoods
You are staying in one of the friendliest spots on earth. Get out and walk around- you will see!
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You are staying in one of the friendliest spots on earth. Get out and walk around- you will see!
Wineries/Breweries/Cideries
868 Estate Vineyards
14001 Harpers Ferry Rd15 min from Harpers ferry
Wonderful views, family friendly, festivals. 15 minutes from Harpers Ferry
55 locals recommend
Breaux Vineyards
36888 Breaux Vineyards LnWonderful views, family friendly, festivals. 15 minutes from Harpers Ferry
Family friendly 15 minutes from Harpers Ferry. Live music, great wine
22 locals recommend
Maggie Malick Wine Caves
12138 Harpers Ferry RdFamily friendly 15 minutes from Harpers Ferry. Live music, great wine
If you want to enjoy a view then this is a must! Live music, family friendly, and the Cindery and Brewery are all right there!
98 locals recommend
Bluemont Vineyard
18755 Foggy Bottom RdIf you want to enjoy a view then this is a must! Live music, family friendly, and the Cindery and Brewery are all right there!
This has quickly become a local favorite! Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy the view from this spot which overlooks the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. Live music, family friendly. I am personally not a fan of beer, but there are many here to choose from.
88 locals recommend
Harpers Ferry Brewing
37412 Adventure Center LnThis has quickly become a local favorite! Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy the view from this spot which overlooks the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. Live music, family friendly. I am personally not a fan of beer, but there are many here to choose from.
In the heart of Brunswick just 15 minutes down the road!
31 locals recommend
Smoketown Brewing Station
223 W Potomac StIn the heart of Brunswick just 15 minutes down the road!
City advice
What to pack
Walking shoes
Because Harpers Ferry is hilly, please bring comfy shoes to walk. It’s all downhill to get in to lower town, so that means uphill on the way back. Lots of rocky roads and sidewalks, so make sure you’ve got good shoes!
Book before you go
Dining
When we are “in season” if may be hard to get in to some restaurants without a reservation, so call to make sure before you go. In the off season some restaurants may have restricted h9urs so be sure to check.