Potomac Water Gap, Harpers Ferry

Name: Potomac Water Gap
Address: Harpers Ferry, United States

#7 among attractions in Harpers Ferry

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Facts and practical information

The Potomac Water Gap is a double water gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains, located at the intersection of the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, near Harpers Ferry. At 256 feet, it is the lowest crossing of the Blue Ridge Mountains. ()

Coordinates: 39°19'12"N, 77°43'12"W

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Harpers Ferry United States

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Potomac Water Gap – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, John Brown's Fort, Heyward Shepherd monument, St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.

1.2 miW
Park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry
31 min walk • Nestled at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is a treasure trove of American history and natural beauty. This national park, located in the town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, offers a unique glimpse into the...
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum
John Brown's Fort, Harpers Ferry
14 min walk • John Brown's Fort was originally constructed in 1848 for use as a guard and fire engine house by the federal Harpers Ferry Armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
0.6 miW
Memorial
Heyward Shepherd monument, Harpers Ferry
15 min walk • The Heyward Shepherd monument is a monument in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, constructed in 1931. It commemorates Heyward Shepherd, a free black man, who was the first person killed during John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry.
0.6 miW
History museum, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry
17 min walk • St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia occupies a prominent location on the heights above Harpers Ferry.
1.1 miNE
39°19'50"N • 77°42'14"W
River & Trail Outfitters, Harpers Ferry
29 min walk • Hiking trail, Hiking, Rafting
0.5 miNW
Bridge
B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing, Harpers Ferry
14 min walk • The B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing is a 15-acre historic site where a set of railroad bridges, originally built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, span the Potomac River between Sandy Hook, Maryland, and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in the United States.
1.3 miSW
Mountain
Loudoun Heights, Harpers Ferry
34 min walk • Loudoun Heights, sometimes referred to as Loudoun Mountain, is the first peak of the Blue Ridge Mountain south of the Potomac River in Loudoun County, Virginia and Jefferson County, West Virginia.
0.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Jefferson Rock, Harpers Ferry
19 min walk • Jefferson Rock is a rock formation on the Appalachian Trail in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. It consists of several large masses of Harpers shale, piled one upon the other, that overlook the Shenandoah River just prior to its confluence with the Potomac River.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Harpers Ferry Historic District, Harpers Ferry
32 min walk • The Harpers Ferry Historic District comprises about one hundred historic structures in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Potomac Water Gap?

Nearby attractions include John Brown's Fort, Harpers Ferry (14 min walk), B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing, Harpers Ferry (14 min walk), Heyward Shepherd monument, Harpers Ferry (15 min walk), St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry (17 min walk).

How to get to Potomac Water Gap by public transport?

The nearest stations to Potomac Water Gap:

Train

Harpers Ferry (17 min walk)

Bus

NPS Shuttle Bus Station • Lines: Park Shuttle (18 min walk)