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Discover Bakerton
Bakerton in Jefferson County (West Virginia) is a city in United States about 51 mi (or 81 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.
Local time in Bakerton is now 03:01 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Bakerton, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field in a distance of 24 mi (or 38 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 93 mi (or 150 km), South. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Charles Town, Martinsburg, Hagerstown, Berryville and Leesburg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F
Morning Temperature | 13°C / 55 °F |
Evening Temperature | 17°C / 63 °F |
Night Temperature | 16°C / 61 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 1% |
Air Humidity | 75% |
Air Pressure | 1014 hPa |
Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-West |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Friday, 17th of May 2024
14°C (57 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 18th of May 2024
12°C (53 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 19th of May 2024
14°C (57 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Bavarian Inn
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
Holiday Inn Express CHARLES TOWN
Antietam Overlook Farm
Hampton Inn - Suites Charles Town WV
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charles Town
Lily Garden Bed and Breakfast
WV Motel 6 Charles Town
Clarion Inn Harpers Ferry-Charles Town
KNIGHTS INN KNOXVILLE HARPERS
Videos from this area
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Harpers Ferry Zip Line Canopy Tour
Take a ride on the Harpers Ferry Zip Line Canopy Tour. Experience the spectacular views of the Potomac River and learn some history about Harpers Ferry.
2013 AT Section Hike: Harpers Ferry to Pen Mar
2013 Appalachian Trail Section Hike: Harpers Ferry to Pen Mar Nice NOV weather. Day 1 Harpers Ferry to Free State Hostel (30 MI). Day 2 Free State to Pen Mar (10 MI). Just remember to...
Aerial Tour of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Join Kristen from Scenic Traverse Photography for a brief aerial photo and video tour of historic and scenic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - where two rivers and three states come together!
Harpers Ferry Toy Train Museum
Harpers Ferry Toy Train Museum also operating The Joy Line Miniature Railroad. Bring the kids and take a ride!
CSX Rock Runner - Shenandoah Sub - Harpers Ferry, WV
CSX Rock Runner on the Shenandoah Subdivision - Harpers Ferry, WV === Train Information === Date: 11/03/14 Time: 4:09 pm Location: Harpers Ferry - Shenandoah Sub Train Number: unknown ...
Potomac River through Harpers Ferry - Part 1
Running the remnants of C&O Dam #3 and through "The Needles" rapids upstream of Harpers Ferry. 3.7 ft / 1500 cfs on the Hancock gauge.
Smallmouth Bass on the Upper Potomac River
The Rage Craw is the go to bait on this September trip to the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry.
Lock 36 at dam 3
A experiment in on recording my trip up the flat towpath buy mountain bike from Lock 36th.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Harpers Ferry is a historic town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. It was formerly Harper's Ferry with an apostrophe and that form continues to appear in some references. It is situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers where the U.S. states of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia meet. It is the easternmost town in West Virginia. The town is located on a low-lying flood plain created by the two rivers and surrounded by higher ground.
Bolivar, West Virginia
Bolivar is a town in Jefferson County in the U.S. state of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. The population was 1,045 at the 2000 census and was exactly the same number in the 2010 census. Originally known as Mudfort, Bolivar was granted a charter as a town by the Virginia General Assembly in December 1825.
Storer College
Storer College was a historically black college located in Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It operated from 1865 until 1955. Its former campus is now part of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
Virginius Island, West Virginia
Virginius Island is an island on the Shenandoah River in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The island is formed by the Shenandoah Canal, constructed by the Patowmack Company between 1806 and 1807, which separates it from the town of Harpers Ferry. Virginius Island is part of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Virginius Island was once its own thriving industrial town on the Shenandoah River in the nineteenth century.
Jefferson Rock
Jefferson Rock is a rock formation on the Appalachian Trail above lower Harpers Ferry in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. It consists of several large masses of shale rock, piled one upon the other, that overlook the Shenandoah River just prior to its confluence with the Potomac River. The name of this landmark derives from Thomas Jefferson, who stood there on October 25, 1783.
John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry
John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry (also known as John Brown's raid or The raid on Harpers Ferry; in many books the town is called "Harper's Ferry" with an apostrophe-s. ) was an attempt by the white abolitionist John Brown to start an armed slave revolt in 1859 by seizing a United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Brown's raid, accomplished by 20 men in his party, was defeated by a detachment of U.S. Marines led by Col. Robert E. Lee.
Samples Manor, Maryland
Samples Manor is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Maryland, United States.
Dargan, Maryland
Dargan is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Maryland, United States.