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🏛️ CulturalLong weekend · from Washington, DC

Historic Riverbanks & Colonial Charm

Discover centuries of American heritage while wandering charming riverside towns steeped in colonial history and authentic local character.

Day 1 — ShepherdstownDay 2 — Maryland Center for History and CultureDay 3 — Chestertown
Day 1Shepherdstown

Day 1Shepherdstown

🚗 2 hr 7 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Washington, DCShepherdstown
1 hr 39 min8:00 AM9:39 AM
Shepherdstown — Shepherdstown & German Street
Shepherdstown — Shepherdstown & German Street
Tour the Shepherdstown Foundation's historic sites, then stroll German Street's 18th-century architecture and local cafés.
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch10:39 AM
Alma Bea
Alma Bea
A Washington DC–area restaurant with a focused menu and strong local reviews. The kind of neighborhood spot that rewards diners who venture past the obvious tourist stops.
4.5American Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Afternoon
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Drive
ShepherdstownHarpers Ferry National Historical Park
14 min12:00 PM12:14 PM
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
4.8
Walk the cobblestone streets and tour John Brown's Fort, then hike to Maryland Heights for sweeping views of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers converging below.
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Evening
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Drive
Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkBistro 112
14 min5:00 PM5:14 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:14 PM
Bistro 112
Bistro 112
Indulge in refined French-inspired cuisine in a charming West Virginia setting that perfectly captures European elegance in a historic small-town atmosphere.
4.7French Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Tru by Hilton Martinsburg
A highly-rated Tru by Hilton in the West Virginia Eastern Panhandle — bright, modern rooms, free parking, and a convenient base for historic Shepherdstown, Antietam National Battlefield, and the Harpers Ferry corridor. Strong value for the region.
Day 2Maryland Center for History and Culture

Day 2Maryland Center for History and Culture

🚗 2 hr 3 min driving📍 6 stops
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Morning
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Drive
ShepherdstownMaryland Center for History and Culture
1 hr 55 min8:00 AM9:55 AM
Maryland Center for History and Culture
Maryland Center for History and Culture
4.7
"The Star-Spangled Banner" manuscript is on display at this history museum & library.
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Lunch
R. House
R. House
4.5
A Baltimore food hall in a converted auto repair shop in the Remington neighborhood — chef-driven stalls in an energetic, high-ceilinged space. One of the city's best lunch destinations.
10:55 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Maryland Center for History and CultureFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
5 min12:00 PM12:05 PM
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
4.8
Explore the star-shaped fortress where the national anthem was born, climb the ramparts for harbor views, and watch the flag ceremony at sunset.
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Evening
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Drive
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic ShrineEkiben
3 min5:00 PM5:03 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:03 PM
Ekiben
Ekiben
Savor authentic Japanese-inspired cuisine in the heart of Baltimore — inventive onigiri, braised meats, and bold Asian flavors that have made this Charm City spot a cult favorite among food lovers up and down the East Coast.
4.8Asian Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Rusty Scupper Restaurant & Bar
Rusty Scupper Restaurant & Bar
4.5
Local landmark serving upscale regional seafood dishes in a waterfront setting for over 30 years.
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Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
The Four Seasons Baltimore sits above the Inner Harbor with views across the water toward Federal Hill — exceptional service, a spa overlooking the harbor, and the brand's reliably executed rooms. The best full-service hotel in Baltimore.
Day 3Chestertown

Day 3Chestertown

🚗 2 hr 35 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Maryland Center for History and CultureChestertown
54 min8:00 AM8:54 AM
Chestertown — Washington Square & High Street
Chestertown — Washington Square & High Street
Tour the Geddes-Piper House museum, then stroll High Street's colonial architecture and local shops.
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch9:54 AM
Modern Stone Age Kitchen
Modern Stone Age Kitchen
A New Jersey/Pennsylvania restaurant with a menu focused on whole foods and bold flavors. One of the more distinctive dining concepts in the mid-Atlantic region.
4.6Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Afternoon
Chestertown Maryland
Chestertown Maryland
4.6
Stroll this Colonial waterfront town's brick-lined streets, tour the 18th-century Geddes-Piper House, and browse antique shops along the Chester River.
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Evening
🍽️ Dinner5:00 PM
Luisa's Cucina Italiana
Luisa's Cucina Italiana
This intimate Italian restaurant celebrates authentic culinary traditions and regional Italian culture through expertly crafted dishes that transport diners straight to the heart of Italy — handmade pastas, wood-fired flavors, and warm Sicilian hospitality.
4.6Italian Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Drive
Luisa's Cucina ItalianaWashington, DC
1 hr 41 min6:00 PM7:41 PM
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