The Top 18 Attractions around Shenandoah Junction
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Shenandoah Junction. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Shenandoah Junction is a region where 18
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
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: November 15, 2025
Maryland Heights Stone Fort
Highlight • Historical Site
This Civil War-era stone foundation was built by the Union Army in defense of Maryland Heights. The plans for the fort included a superstructure to sit atop the foundation, but …
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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.
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)
Highlight • Historical Site
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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Harpers Ferry Tunnel and Railroad Bridges
Highlight • Bridge
From here, you can look up at the West Portal of the Harpers Ferry Tunnel. The tunnel is part of the B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing, which is …
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Jefferson Rock
Highlight • Natural Monument
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
Highlight • Historical Site
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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Staircase and bridge from trail to Harper's Ferry
Highlight • Bridge
to get from trail to Harper's Ferry, you have to go up these stairs. There are bike racks at the base, or you carry your bike up with you
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Shenandoah River Bridge (U.S. Route 340)
Highlight • Bridge
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 Harpers Ferry from the Maryland Heights Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Maryland Heights is a small hill around the area of Harpers Ferry. In the american civil war this was a strategic point with some military bases. Now it's a national …
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View of the Potomac River from the Shepherdstown Bridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
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
Highlight • Trail
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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