There isn't much out here where Virginia Route 7 crosses over the Shenandoah River, but I spotted…read morethis historical marker and stopped to check it out. The marker reads: "One and a half miles north is The Retreat, home to three distinguished generations of the Parker family. Thomas Parker, a general in the War of 1812, constructed this imposing Federal-style house in 1799. Richard Parker, his nephew, was a U.S. senator, justice of the state Supreme Court of Appeals, and jury member at the trial of Aaron Burr. His son, Richard Elliot Parker, served in the U.S. House of Representatives and presided as a federal judge at the trial of John Brown. During the Civil War, the Battle of Cool Spring was fought near The Retreat on 18 July 1864." I didn't have enough time to drive down Parker Lane and check it out. Maybe next time.

Want to step into a time portal? Rent this place. Meet the ghosts. Escape modern life. If only…read morefor a weekend. Beautifully preserved pre-Civil War Lockhouse. Make sure you bring candles and/or lanterns because there is no electricity. Or running water. Bring that too. Forget charging your phone, if you're staying more than a night do yourself a favor and turn it off until you re-emerge into civilization. Maybe going 19th century it's not your cup of tea, and that's fine. But if you want to "primitive camp" with young children in your family this is a nice option because at least you won't get rained on. It's two stories, four walls, and roof, with beds for up to 8 people. Not to mention the rich history of the place. Very cool experience. If you're into this sort of thing, this is a great place for your family to stay over the weekend. Please note that it is about 3/4 of a mile from the closest parking lot on the C & O canal trail. Anything you want to bring with you (food, water, bedding, etc.), your best bet is to bring a wagon or two (Radio Flyers are ideal for this) to cart your stuff to and from. And don't worry, they have a modern port-a-pot on site, so you don't need to bring a shovel. Although importing your own TP isn't a bad idea since riders and hikers on the trail also have access to it. Seriously this place is a one-of-a-kind experience.

I'll start off with THIS BRIDGE IS ON A PRIVATE ROAD. *Someone* may have trespassed to get to the…read morebridge. If that's a concern for you, I would suggest finding another bridge or stopping to ask the owners if it's okay to pass. That someone was respectful in that they drove very slowly and did not "splash" through any potholes to make them any bigger. Built in 1896, renovated in 1989 and then updated again in 1990, this is a multiple Kingpost through truss bridge. It crosses Smith Creek and is open to vehicular traffic. There is a "caution" sign that indicates that the bridge is not weight rated and you're crossing at your own risk. I did not drive my car across the bridge. There is a small spot on the west side of the bridge to stop your vehicle and not block any potential traffic. You can walk down a bit to get a good profile picture of the bridge. The bridge is in amazing condition considering that it is over 100 years old. It could be the fact that it's on private land that keeps the idiots from damaging it and also limits the amount of traffic it has to carry. [Review 15105 overall, 607 of 2021, number 1320 in Virginia.]

The gps directed us to a location that has no covered bridge. It was more like a half shed like…read morestructure.

A good view of the river and one of the few railroad bridges open to walk across…read more This is one of the more interesting spots in Harpers Ferry. The bridge is old and rusty, but it is still in use by trains, and it has a safe walkway along the side that people can use. It's one of the few places that I have visited or know of where you can actually walk across a river on the side of an active railroad track. The views of the Potomac River and the surrounding mountains are very good, especially looking back toward the historic town. Looking at the river you can often see kayakers, innertubers travelling downstream on their whitewater travels. The bridge connects directly to the Appalachian Trail and the C&O Canal Towpath on the far side, so it is an important crossing for hikers and bikers. Many people use it to link the town of Harpers Ferry to the trails without having to drive. Both the bridge path and the trail can get busy with visitors, but it is worth the short walk for the scenery and the unique experience of sharing space with a working rail line. Overall, this is a short but memorable walk that is worth the effort to see a part of Harpers Ferry and get great views of both the river and the city.

A beautiful campus to visit for civil right history Storer…read moreCollege campus is located about 1/2 mile away from the lower town of Harpers Ferry. There is a lot of history here. It was founded in 1867 to educate freed slaves and later hosted the 1906 Niagara Movement meeting that helped lead to the NAACP. The college closed in 1955, but the old campus buildings remain and are now used by the National Park Service. The campus sits up on Camp Hill, above the lower town of Harpers Ferry. It's just a few minutes' drive from the shops and museums below, and there is parking by the buildings. It is much easier parking here than trying to squeeze into the lower town lots. I think the entire campus is one of those places that feels quiet but full of meaning. Walking around the grounds, we enjoyed the views as the buildings still look to be in good condition. If you're visiting Harpers Ferry, it's worth the short trip up the hill just to stand where so much of the struggle for education and civil rights once happened but be aware that if you want more information you may be better served to go to the museum in the lower town or research on your phone as there are not a lot of informational displays around the campus and the museum seems to have a lot more data on the site.

Wonderful new community organization preserving a piece of our local history. Great for classes and…read moreparanormal tours.

Well im the first to review this small town eh? Cool…read more I dont live here. I just always drive through before 48 on the way to family. Its a perfect town because it has all the needs you need before a ride up the mountain. Gas stations. 711. Restaurants etc and its a beautiful town i must say. Its simple but everyone has always been friendly to me. I love stopping by when im driving. Perfect break before 64miles up a mountain lol

I needed to use this library when the internet provider I originally had in our new home was not…read moremeeting my expectations. Every bit of research I had to conduct at the library had a successful outcome, during my remote work days there. The staff I encountered were courteous and competent. While I have resolved my need for high speed Internet, I must say I was highly impressed with the quality of the library every time I was here. Having the Fairfax County library system to compare it to, I must give the effort here to deliver exemplary services FIVE stars. This was earned for sure. I donated each time I went, and will continue to do so, as fundraising is important to continue providing library services.

I know. It is a library, but a very nice library. The staff has been very helpful and they really…read morehave a lot to offer. Internet access and computer terminals. They also have a very nice children's section that even has a little play area. Of course you can also download music and ebooks for free here as well. In today's tight economic times, the library can provide an outlet at no cost. You don't even have to live within the county to become a member. I still use it for the old traditional use of reading books and magazines.