Dulles International Airport 42 min
Morven Park (34 min) An 18th-century mansion & gardens, home to a former governor, now a museum & equestrian center. John Brown's Fort (17 min) Brick firehouse where abolitionist John Brown barricaded himself during the Harpers Ferry raid. Maryland Heights (15 min) Observation point offering elevated river & town views, accessible by an uphill hiking trail. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (47 min) Park around the historic waterway, offering mule-drawn boat rides, natural areas & a visitor center. Jefferson Rock (16 min) Sited along the Appalachian Trail, this shale rock formation overlooks scenic hillsides & rivers. Breaux Vineyards (21 min) Tours, tastings & outdoor markets at a popular hillside winery with patio dining & live music. Brunswick Heritage Museum (3 min) Local history & education center with cultural exhibits & a 1,700-square-foot model railroad. Appalachian Trail Conservancy (16 min) Headquarters for famed trail's conservancy group, also a visitor center with exhibits & information. River Riders Family Adventure Resort (19 min) River, rafting, adventure, zip line, and kayaking The Monocacy Aqueduct (28 min) Canal and hiking Loudoun Heights (15 min) Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races (26 min) Inn with rooms & suites offering a shuttle to their gambling casino, eateries & horse-racing track. Gathland State Park (16 min) A collection of storied buildings constructed by Civil War journalist George Alfred Townsend. Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park (31 min) Historic site of a Civil War engagement, with living-history events & guided walking tours. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (17 min) Family-friendly destination with hiking trails & museums plus living history presentations. |