From both these airports, it’s possible to hire rental cars. Larger airports serviced by a larger number of airlines include Reagan Washington (DCA) (49.5 miles) and Baltimore (BWI) (58.1 miles). If you want to fly in then the nearest airport is Hagerstown (HGR) Airport (27 miles away) but it’s serviced only by Allegiant. If you want to travel by train then there’s an Amtrak station at Harper’s Ferry and a train comes from Washington Union Station once daily. Most people get to Harper’s Ferry by driving and it’s very easy to get to especially if you’re coming from the Baltimore or Washington DC area.
Looking for an adrenaline pumping activity, go on one of the well known ghost tours.
Discover the array of beautiful hiking trails around the area, suitable for those of all levels. Check out the Adventure Center to have fun on the Segway, zipline and aerial rope tours. Average temperatures for Harper’s Ferry in October – 20 degrees. Visitor’s Center Address: t 171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. Often referred to as ‘almost heaven’ it is easy to see why Harper’s Ferry’s appeal has survived the centuries, steeped in fascinating history, with Fall foliage to rival that of Connecticut it is an absolute hidden gem not to be missed. Throughout the Civil War, the town held great strategic importance being intricately connected by both the Rivers, the Canals, and the Railway…History buffs will find plenty to learn about in the town’s museums and significant buildings. In the town itself, you will find charming colonial streets, old-fashioned treats, and plenty of nods to the town’s rich history, particularly John Brown’s Raid of 1859, when the abolitionist attempted to use the town’s armory in a failed slave revolt. In October it is resplendent with color as the trees begin to turn, and the numerous trails that you can take out of the town will lead you through the heart of the woodlands or up onto the Appalachian Trail offering magnificent views over the quaint old town, the two converging rivers, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Connected to the mainland by two railway bridges, the town was actually the site of the very first steam railway over the Potomac. Nestled in the bend where the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers converge, The Historic town of Harper’s Ferry is old America at its finest. Why visit Harper’s Ferry in October? It’s a beautiful and very photogenic fall destinaiton and less busy than the summer months. Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia – with fall foliage to rival New England Surprisingly it isn’t just the foliage which makes Fall the perfect time for an American Adventure and New England doesn’t hold ALL the cards either! Here are our top 20 awesome places to visit in the USA in October/Fall… 1. BEST FAMILY SURF TRIPS IN OCTOBER TV
No question about it, Fall in the USA is iconic! Our TV screens are flooded with images of quaint little clapboard towns and whitewashed churches under the vibrant branches of the trees, or remote highways suspended over carpets of red and yellow.
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