Things to Do in Shepherdstown, WV

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4.3 Miles
90% 20 votes
Kayaking Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
One of the many tributaries of the Potomac River, Antietam Creek flows past the battlefied of historic Battle of Antietam and offers historic sightseeing, camping, canoeing and more.
4.3 Miles
95% 119 votes
Bridges 5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
Featuring a stone arch bridge across Antietam Creek, Burnside's Bridge is a historic landmark of the Civil War. Visitors can walk along the bridge and enjoy the forest scenery surrounding the creek.
4.3 Miles
100% 9 votes
Other Tours Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
A farm called Bonnymeed Farm offers historic horse and carriage guided tours for children and adults. There are three tours with one of them covering the Battlefield of Antietam and includes a traditional picnic lunch from 1862.
4.5 Miles
97% 1850 votes
Historic Sites Maryland Highway 65, Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
Antietam National Battlefield is a designated area along the Antietam River which marks the location of the historic Battle of Antietam fought in 1862. The site consists of the battlefield, a military cemetery, a visitor center, and the famous Burnside's Bridge.
5.6 Miles
81% 48 votes
History Museums 18906 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
Pry House Field Hospital Museum is a two-story building which served as the headquarters of the Union Army before. It has exhibits showing the items and methods used to treat wounded soldiers during the Battle of Antietam.
6.0 Miles
86% 7 votes
Historic Sites 2406 Chestnut Grove Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782 MoreLess Info
Now a National Historic Landmark, The Kennedy Farm was built in the 1850s by Dr. Robert F. Kennedy. It was once rented by John Brown, of the Harper's Ferry Raid. The building has been thoroughly restored.
6.6 Miles
95% 131 votes
Visitor Centers Store College Place, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
At the Appalachian Trail Conference Headquarters, hikers often have their pictures taken under the sign to signify that they have completed half the hike. The headquarters maintains a list of all hikers who have completed the 2,000-mile hike.
7.4 Miles
90% 10 votes
History Museums Boonsboro, MD MoreLess Info
Notable pieces on display at Boonsborough Museum of History include a chair used in the Lincoln White House and a collection of carved bullets from the Civil War. Open Sundays May through September (year round by special appointment).
7.5 Miles
74% 34 votes
Horseback Riding 921 Hoffmaster Road, Knoxville, MD 21758 MoreLess Info
Elk Mountain Trails in Knoxville has well-mannered horses that are good for kids and beginners. The trail ride was easy and the guides are friendly. They have horseback rides on the C&O canal and the adjoining woodlands.
7.8 Miles
100% 23 votes
Hiking Trails Potomac Street Extended, Harpers Ferry, WV MoreLess Info
Running along an old canal, Armory Canal Trail offers placards with historical information and views of old factories and ruins. The trail can be used for hiking and has wildlife like birds, fish and turtles that can be seen.
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