Full Circle Theater
Established in 2007, the Full Circle Theater put on community theater performances for patrons in West Virginia. It also offered adult and youth workshops in acting, play writing, and technical […]
Elmwood Cemetery
Though cemeteries usually illicit thoughts of notable (albeit spooky) history, not many compare to the rich history you’ll find in Elmwood Cemetery. In 1780, Abraham Shepherd gave the Shepherdstown Presbyterian […]
Shepherd University
There’s nothing quite like a college to keep a town young and vibrant. Located on 325 acres in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley and on the banks of the Potomac River […]
Shepherdstown Visitors Center
Nestled in the corner on the first floor of the historic Entler Hotel building sits Shepherdstown Visitor Center. Staff awaits from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily to help guide […]
Shepherdstown
The oldest town in West Virginia, Shepherdstown pre-dates the Revolutionary War. It is a quaint town filled with artisanal shops and eateries and is home to Shepherd University, which adds […]
Lock 38 (Shepherdstown) Bike Rental/Repair
Lock 38 (Shepherdstown) Parking
Small lot off Canal Road, near Potomac Bridge and Lock 38, with towpath access.
Lock 38 (Shepherdstown) Restrooms
Lock 38 (Shepherdstown River Lock)
The Shepherdstown River Lock is one of only three river locks on the Canal. Built from gray limestone and meant to draw traffic from the Virginia side of the Potomac […]
Thomas Swearingen Ferry & James Rumsey Bridge
In 1755, the Virginia General Assembly recognized the need for a proper river crossing, and Thomas Swearingen was authorized to operate a ferry on the Potomac River between the Maryland […]
Shepherdstown River Lock
The Shepherdstown River Lock is one of only three river locks on the Canal. Built from gray limestone and meant to draw traffic from the Virginia side of the Potomac […]
Jefferson Rock
This is your opportunity to walk in the footsteps of our third president. Climb the stone steps from the lower town and follow the cliff overlook trail to several large […]
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
The town of Harpers Ferry, wedged below high ridgelines and tightly packed on a small point of land at the confluence of the Potomac and the Shenandoah, is rich in […]
Harpers Ferry Parking
Parking lot at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Bus service and walking trail to Harpers Ferry and C&O Canal towpath.
Harpers Ferry Restroom
Harpers Ferry & Bolivar
Harpers Ferry is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers where Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet. This junction of two rivers made it a natural site […]