Advice | Want to escape D.C. without a car? Take a train to Harpers Ferry.

From meat-free bar meals and beer from a number of native breweries, the culinary scene in Harpers Ferry provides the grandeur of the panorama a run for its cash.

An all-vegan spot up the hill providing inventive twists on Mid-Atlantic classics (jackfruit crab desserts for $14) and a wholesome rotation of specials. 1112 Washington St., Bolivar, W.Va.

Snallygaster’s Café and Wine Bar

Additionally up the hill, this cozy cafe is an ideal vacation spot for a glass of wine or regional craft beers from Antietam Brewery (Hagerstown, Md.) or Mountain State Brewing Co. (Thomas, W.Va.) after a day of antiquing. 1102 Washington St., Bolivar, W.Va.

Go to this partially subterranean watering gap for pork shanks, loaded pork fries, Outdated Bay-brined shrimp, CBD hemp salads and deep fried pickles. 186 Excessive St.

If you happen to’re on the lookout for a leisurely hike throughout the Shenandoah, HFB is dwelling to spectacular views and on-site brews just like the Peregrine Dunkelweizen, a wheat beer with chocolate, clove, and banana undertones, or the Two Bridges Blonde Ale — brewed with mangoes and guava — a few 90-minute stroll from city. 37412 Journey Middle Lane, Purcellville

Nearly Heaven Pub and Grill

Need to keep near city? Queue up your John Denver playlist and tuck into basic pub fare virtually throughout the road from the practice you got here in on. 177 Potomac St.

Nearly every part is made by hand at Bolivar Bread Bakery, and it exhibits. The cheese fougasse ($7) is an ideal path snack. It pairs fabulously with the in depth unfold of butters starting from sheep’s milk ($9) to black truffle ($20) to buffalo ($9). The bakery additionally pays homage to its Appalachian roots with recent pepperoni rolls wrapped in pretzel dough for $6. 914 Washington St.