Anyone interested in history, in spectacular hiking trails, or simply in beautiful, unconventional lodgings, would love The Town’s Inn at Harper’s Ferry, WV. We stayed in the Shenandoah Room in the 1840 stone house during one of the coldest, windiest nights in recent history. The narrow hallways and antique furnishings give you an ambience that a Civil War re-enactor would kill for, without sacrificing contemporary comfort. The view out our window showed an elegant row of stone houses stepping down the hill, the silver Shenandoah River shining beyond them, and mountains bending down to the river. Plus the working train station (Amtrack and MARC) with its wonderful, period depot with exhibits and restrooms. Although the bathroom for our room was down a flight of steps, it was private and fully modern (except for a bad postmodern lock that stuck at inopportune times). Our bunkbeds (2 sets of 2) were nice and the room was attractive and, more to the point with foot-long icicles hanging from the massive rockscapes outside, warm and cozy.
From the Inn, we walked to trails up Maryland Heights, above the massive merger of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, and along the old canal. We also wandered the picturesque streets of the thoughtfully preserved old town with its small shops and restaurants. The Inn includes a pretty bar and restaurant; we were the only ones there for dinner in mid-week, off-season, but got a satisfying meal nonetheless. This Inn is the only restaurant open year-round in the old town, even on holidays, and it's well worth coming in the offseason even in cold weather. Prices are moderate and I would highly recommend this place, plus Karan the owner/operator is charming and seems very community-oriented.
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