for the history enthusiasts
From pizza and cafes to historic taverns and family-style restaurants , the valley has a variety of dining options as well as lodging like inns , bed and breakfasts and hotels . for the family
for the history enthusiasts
Potomac River Valley ( 240 feet , Jefferson County )
The Potomac River Valley features the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers and the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people . From these civilizations to the Civil War , the valley is rich in history for both enthusiasts and the newly curious alike .
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park preserves the sites of John Brown ’ s Fort , Harpers Ferry ’ s historic Lower Town , remnants of 19th-century industrial might , Storer College and portions of Civil War battlefields . These sites tell important chapters of the American story , from battles of the Civil War to the struggles and successes of the Civil Rights Movement .
A granite column overlooking the river in Shepherdstown , WV , is dedicated to James Rumsey , the Potomac ’ s own pioneer of steam navigation . Rumsey helped design the locks of the Patowmack Canal at Great Falls .
Bolivar Heights Battlefield was the site of the largest surrender of U . S . troops during the Civil War . Today , from this location , visitors can walk beside trenches , take a hike in the woods or view most of the park areas from one vantage point .
Photo by Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau .
From pizza and cafes to historic taverns and family-style restaurants , the valley has a variety of dining options as well as lodging like inns , bed and breakfasts and hotels . for the family
Mid-Ohio Valley ( 581 feet , Wood County )
History , outdoors , art and entertainment opportunities fill the Mid-Ohio Valley , making it great for all families .
Experience the history of the valley in interactive and intriguing historical sites and detailed museum exhibits . Learn about Appalachian American history at the nationally recognized Oil and Gas Museum , Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park , Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History or Henderson Hall .
The valley features mountain biking , hiking trails and motorcycle routes , along with scenic kayaking on the Ohio River .
From theaters , orchestras and art centers to shopping districts , the Mid-Ohio Valley is a destination in West Virginia for live entertainment and the arts .
The area has chain favorites as well as locally owned and operated dining options . Visitors also have their pick of several chain hotels , as well as the historic Blennerhassett Hotel , built in 1889 .
Photo by Nate Knobel .
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