- The list below includes 157 free or cheap things to do in or near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Ziplines, Haunted Tours and History Museums.
- From Harpers Ferry National Historical Park to Appalachian National Scenic Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Harpers Ferry and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frederick, Hagerstown, Martinsburg and Leesburg.
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A schoolhouse in which the first free African American children received an education after the end of the Civil War, Tolson's Chapel is rich with history. Visitors can tour the inside of the small building.
9.3 Miles
Antietam National Cemetery, a part of the Antietam National Battlefield, is the final resting place of many Union soldiers who fought in the Battle of Antietam, as well as other war veterans.
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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.
10.2 Miles
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18906 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, MD
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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.
10.2 Miles
Local organic foods are grown at the Patowmack Farm. In addition to the produce itself, they feature a gourmet restaurant that cooks the seasonal foods that are grown on the farm for visitors.
10.2 Miles
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.
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South Mountain Creamery is a local creamery and on-site dairy processing plant. They offer reasonable rates for fresh milk and other dairy products. They also provide calf feeding for kids.
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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).
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19821 Shepherdstown Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713
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Crystal Grottoes Caverns, Maryland's only show caves, are natural caves containing interesting geological formations such as flowstones, stalactites and more.
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Fireman's Field is a 13-acre park that includes two baseball fields with the main one selected as the site of the Babe Ruth League World Series in 2013. The park features a skating rink and hosts numerous events and concerts.