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Inside Background
History 
The history of Harpers Ferry begins in the middle of the eighteenth century...
Last edited: 02 September 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Harpers Ferry thrives in an area which is serviced by more than one visitor’s...
Last edited: 02 September 2006
Historic Hilltop House 
Very Sad Hotel Needs to Be Restored & Reopened.   As a child about 7 years...
Last edited: 16 August 2009
Recommended Reading 
Harpers Ferry visitors may be interested in the following books: ·        “AWOL...
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By air:  There are three major airports which are commonly used by travelers...
Last edited: 02 September 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Harpers Ferry is a great location for attending all sorts of different annual...
Last edited: 02 September 2006
Museums & Attractions 
The history of Harpers Ferry is most closely associated with the raid of John...
Last edited: 02 September 2006
Shopping 
There is no shortage of stores to shop in all throughout Harpers Ferry but some...
Last edited: 25 February 2009
Sports & Activities 
There are two major activities which visitors spending time in Harpers Ferry...
Last edited: 05 January 2009
Day Trips 
Harpers Ferry makes an excellent home base for day trips to all sorts of...
Last edited: 02 September 2006
First-time Visitors 
There is so much to see and do in Harper’s Ferry that visitors may not quite be...
Last edited: 05 January 2009
White Water Rafting 
Harpers Ferry, WV is a wonderful location for White Water Rafting.  The...
Last edited: 05 January 2009
Appalachian National Scenic Trail 
Harpers Ferry is considered by many to be the "psychological halfway point" of...
Last edited: 05 January 2009
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Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 01 January 2010
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