Dulles International Airport 1 hr 15
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (33 min) Park around the historic waterway, offering mule-drawn boat rides, natural areas & a visitor center. John Brown's Fort (31 min) Brick firehouse where abolitionist John Brown barricaded himself during the Harpers Ferry raid. Antietam National Battlefield (18 min) Historic site of the famous 1862 Civil War battle features tours, interpretive programs & park land. Big Cork Vineyards (26 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting River Riders Family Adventure Resort (28 min) River, rafting, adventure, zip line, and kayaking Burnside Bridge (21 min) American civil war Crystal Grottoes Caverns (21 min) Appalachian Trail Conservancy (30 min) Headquarters for famed trail's conservancy group, also a visitor center with exhibits & information. Maryland Heights (34 min) Observation point offering elevated river & town views, accessible by an uphill hiking trail. Snyders Landing (17 min) Washington Monument State Park (32 min) Park on the Appalachian Trail with a stone tower, the first monument dedicated to George Washington. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (31 min) Family-friendly destination with hiking trails & museums plus living history presentations. Greenbrier State Park (31 min) Recreational options include fishing & swimming in the man-made lake with a small, sandy beach. Gathland State Park (29 min) A collection of storied buildings constructed by Civil War journalist George Alfred Townsend. Jefferson Rock (30 min) Sited along the Appalachian Trail, this shale rock formation overlooks scenic hillsides & rivers. |