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Area Attractions
While visiting us, you might also take in some other Jefferson County, WV, sites:
Trails: Our map of Rolling Ridge shows miles of trails. You can get a copy in person from Sheila, our resident manager. The Appalachian Trail (AT) is nearby and easy to access from connecting FWC trails. Lots of information about the AT is available in numerous guidebooks or from the Appalachian Trail Conference www.appalachiantrail.org and the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club: www.patc.net. You will also find two hostels in the area. The C&O Canal is about 30 minutes drive from FWC, accessible in Harpers Ferry, WV, Boonesboro, MD, or elsewhere. It's great for hiking or bicycling --- and relatively flat! The National Park Service also has information about the C&O Canal Trail: www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm. Note: Mountain biking at FWC is prohibited and we don't advise the use of regular bikes due to rough roads.
Historic towns: Shepherdstown, WV, is just 30 minutes away, a quaint and historic town with a wonderful bookstore --- Four Seasons Books (www.fourseasonsbooks.com) --- as well as arts and crafts boutiques, and numerous restaurants. Harpers Ferry, WV, is also just 30 minutes away from the Center, with a great historic village run by the National Park Service. Take a walk through time and learn about the history of this once-important town and its ties to John Brown! You can also cross the footbridge over to the C&O Canal Trail and take a steep hike up to the scenic Maryland Heights Overlook.
Outdoor adventure outfitter: River and Trails outfitters in Knoxville, MD near Harpers Ferry, WV offer guided trips on the rivers and creeks as well as hikes and bike trips. They also are our Premier Sponsor of the 2008 Open House. See them at www.rivertrail.com.
Brunswick is a small railroad town along the river & C&O Canal in Maryland that is home to the unique cafe, restaurant and performance space, Beans in the Belfry. Check it and their live music out at www.beansinthebelfry.com.