A footpath, towpath, and key moments in the United States’ formative history converge at this setting along the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers in eastern West Virginia. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail also passes through Harpers Ferry, as well as a portion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which features a towpath perfect for a bike ride with the kids.
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