There's plenty to do in the area

Below is a wide selection of the area's most popular activities. From this list you may select, plan and organize at your own leisure --from late spring through early fall-- while enjoying comfortable accommodations at THE OUTPOST.

Great Outdoors

• A hike on the Appalachian Trail which can be accessed a few yards only from the cabin in the Shannondale area, south of Harper's Ferry (see topographic map of the Appalachian Trail from Shannondale to Harper's Ferry)
• A leisurely paced canoe trip down the Potomac River or a more challenging introduction to whitewater rafting on the Shenandoah with one of the many specialized river & trail outfitters that operate in Harper's Ferry (reservations required; group rates are usually available):
  • Blue Ridge Outfitters
  • Historical River Tours
  • River Riders
  • River Trail Outfitters
• A Horseback Ride from Elk Mountain Trails through the Blue Ridge Mountain to the banks of the Potomac and Shenandoah River;
• Or play a round of golf at nearby:
  • Sleepy Hollow Golf & Country Club
  • Cress Creek Golf & Country Club ( members only on weekend )
  • Locust Hill Golf Course
  • Mountain View Course, a bit further away at The Woods Resort in Hedgesville
  • Stoney Lick Course, a 9-hole course also located at The Woods Resort in Hedgesville

American History and Scenic Byways

• A visit to nearby Harper's Ferry National Historical Park, an area of great natural beauty rich in Civil War history (also check out the new exhibit on Merriweather Lewis at Harper's Ferry)
• Across the Potomac from Harper's Ferry, a ride to Antietam National Battlefield following the Maryland Scenic Byway (download printable map)
• The George Washington Heritage Trail, a year-round scenic drive through the Eastern Panhandle counties of West Virginia on a designated National Scenic By Way. Twenty one separate National Register Historic Districts and 126 National Register Historic Sites are located here (a printable map and details on individual sites are included in above website)
• A trip to Luray Caverns

Dining, Wining and Entertainment

• A casino-style evening at The Charles Town Races and Slots, featuring 3500 slots, games, thoroughbred horse races, several restaurants and live band performances every Friday and Saturday night from 9PM to 1:30AM
• A romantic three-course lunch or a seven-course candlelit dinner in a beautiful and elegant setting at Hillbrook Inn near Charles Town, WV (check schedule; reservation required)
• An outdoor organic culinary experience overlooking the Potomac River at Patowmack Farm in Lovettsville, VA (check schedule; reservation required)
• The Loudoun Wine Trail with a selection of wine tasting and special events at nearby Breaux Vineyards, Hillsborough Vineyards and Windham Winery; or the Blue Ridge Wine Way a bit further South

In addition to very popular activities recommended here above, check out the extensive calendar of festivals and events planned throughout the year in Jefferson County and surrounding areas. If there is an event that particularly interests you, plan your visit to THE OUTPOST accordingly. Or --if you rent THE OUTPOST on a specific weekend-- take a look at what kind of entertainment is available to you on those specific dates.

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