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The Top 15 Attractions in Jefferson County

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Jefferson County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Jefferson County is a region where 15

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

Goodloe E. Byron Memorial Pedestrian Walkway (Winchester and Potomac Railroad Bridge)

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This railroad bridge that spans over the Potomac River in Harpers Ferry is quite the spectacle.

A walk across the bridge grants you quick access between the C&O Canal Trail and Harpers Ferry town.

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Philip Frankel & Co. (NPS Lower Town Information Center)

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This historic building is now used by the National Park Service for their operations. You can find visitor information here, though the building is not always staffed. The official visitor …

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Jefferson Rock

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A rock formation near the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers visited by Thomas Jefferson in 1783 and mentioned in his "Notes on the State of Virginia." The supportive …

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John Brown's Fort

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Originally constructed as a fire engine garage and guard house, John Brown's Fort is the building abolitionist John Brown and his followers occupied during their raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859.

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Raven Rocks Overlook

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From this point there is a beautiful view of the surrounding area. It can be reached by hiking part of the Appalachian Trail.

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Shenandoah River Bridge (U.S. Route 340)

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The pedestrian portion of the bridge is separated from the vehicle traffic by a concrete barrier. Pedestrians walk on the downriver side of the bridge and have a good view of the Shenandoah River just before it meets the Potomac.

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View of the Potomac River from the Shepherdstown Bridge

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Scenic views from the bridge crossing the bridge from West Virginia to Maryland. The MD-side of the bridge offers access to the C&O Canal tow path.

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Stone steps

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The Lower Town Trail descends through a ravine via 97 stone steps. An NPS shuttle bus also operates between the visitor center parking lot and Lower Town.

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Shenandoah Pulp Factory Ruins

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Aspects of an historic pulp mill, instrumental in the manufacture of paper, are still visible here. The mill was water-powered, and evidence of these channels remains.

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Shepherdstown

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Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is the oldest town in the state (founded in 1762) and has a fun, vibrant college-town atmosphere. Located along the Potomac River at mile 72 of the …

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The Top 15 Attractions in Jefferson County

Goodloe E. Byron Memorial Pedestrian Walkway (Winchester and Potomac Railroad Bridge)

Philip Frankel & Co. (NPS Lower Town Information Center)

Jefferson Rock

John Brown's Fort

Raven Rocks Overlook

Shenandoah River Bridge (U.S. Route 340)

View of the Potomac River from the Shepherdstown Bridge

Stone steps

Shenandoah Pulp Factory Ruins

Shepherdstown

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