The Rumsey Monument Rumsey Park at the end of Mill St.
Shepherdstown Pedal & Paddle 115 W German St. 304-870-4527 ThePedalPaddle.com Bike repair & rental, kayak rental, pickup/delivery along the Potomac River.
ADVENTURES
Overlooks the Potomac River within its own beautiful park— complete with scenic overlooks, trails, playground, and exercise equipment. Shepherdstown Ghost Tours 117 E German St. 301-991-0265 smalltownghosttours.net Shepherdstown Mystery Walks 301-639-0351 ShepherdstownMysteryWalks.com Meets 8pm nightly in front of the library for stroll through historic downtown and cemeteries. Shepherdstown Opera House Stage and screen since 1910 featuring live music and entertainment. 131 W. German Street 304-876-3704 operahouselive.com
Boat Ramp End of N. Princess St. Put in your boat at Princess Street boat ramp for a relaxing day of paddling or fishing on the Potomac. Easily accessed, it is a convenient spot to start a day on the water. C&O Canal Towpath Shepherdstown. It’s one of the East Coast’s premiere bicycle pathways. Constructed in the early 1800’s, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal roughly followed the Potomac River, from Washington DC to Cumberland, MD. Cress Creek Golf Course 100 Cress Creek Dr. Easily access the C&O from Harpers Ferry and 18 championship holes featuring the tranquility and natural beauty of a rural setting. The Little House Princess St. between German & High Sts. 304-876-5030 This two-story ten foot tall house that delights children and adults alike was once a center of experiential learning at Shepherd University. 304-876-3375 cresscreek.com
CRESS CREEK GOLF COURSE
C&O CANAL TOWPATH
Morgan’s Grove Park Rte 480 1 mile south of downtown. This 20-acre park is near the starting point of the 1775 Beeline March to Cambridge to relieve George Washington. Running path, playground, picnic pavilion and more. Potomac Adventure 300 W German St. 304-804-3204 PotomacAdventure.com E-Bike rental Potomac Valley Audubon Society 304-676-3397 potomacaudubon.org Offers information about birding opportunities and manages several nature preserves, including the 104-acre Yankauer Nature Preserve on Whiting’s Neck. Six miles north of Shepherdstown.
Venue for American Conservation Film Festival & CATF
BOAT RAMP
•Sales • Service/Repairs • Shuttle Service • Rentals: Bicycles,Canoes & Kayaks • Pedal & Paddle Day Trips • Experience riding a FAT BIKE or ELECTRIC BIKE on the historic C&O Canal trail.
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