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Discover the Natural Beauty of West Virginia on Your Next Hiking Trip

July 1, 2020 9:42 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Many people travel to Harpers Ferry, WV for the incredible hiking opportunities—and with the COVID-19 pandemic making other types of vacations less desirable, if not impossible, getting away to get out into nature can be the best way to get away from it all. As always, take the proper health precautions in addition to practicing hiking safety, and be prepared for potential delays or closures. Are you ready to explore Harpers Ferry through its hiking trails? Here are some of the best views you can find. Appalachian National Scenic Trail Harpers Ferry is the midpoint on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which spans over 2,000 miles. You can hike all or part of the trail, depending on your stamina (and... View Article


Get Away from It All During COVID-19!

June 17, 2020 9:42 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Americans across the country—and people all around the world—have been cooped up for months in an attempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re one of the many who are going a little stir-crazy while stuck at home, you might consider a contactless bed and breakfast experience in Harpers Ferry, WV to get away from it all. While vacations will undoubtedly be different in the COVID-19 era and beyond, booking a stay at an apartment-style bed and breakfast is the perfect way to get a change of scenery while exploring the natural beauty of Harpers Ferry. COVID-19 travel recommendations and restrictions We’ve all heard that travel is restricted or banned during COVID-19—the more people stay home, the... View Article


Lily Garden Bed & Breakfast Welcomes Kansas City Photographer on Her #AmtrakTakeMeThere Adventure

December 5, 2019 12:28 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Imagine getting to ride the rails as an Amtrak ambassador, showing off how train travel can benefit someone living your specific lifestyle. That’s what Kansas City, Kansas photographer Kim Horgan did when she won the Amtrak #TakeMeThere contest in April 2019—and her adventure brought her all the way to Lily Garden Bed & Breakfast in Harpers Ferry, WV! Horgan has made a name for herself on Instagram, advocating for the pleasures of women taking solo vacations or adventures. She chose Harpers Ferry in order to ride her bike through the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail, which winds past the town and makes for a great solo ride. Riding Amtrak with a bike While many adventurers might not consider taking their... View Article


Local Bed and Breakfast in Harpers Ferry, W.VA Featured in NY Travel Auction

March 29, 2019 10:36 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Your local bed and breakfast in Harpers Ferry, W.VA recently participated in the annual Travel Auction hosted by WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcasting station. Partnering with this station, our B&B achieved great exposure on a variety of media outlets. How did all this work? Lily Garden Bed & Breakfast offered a promotional getaway to include in the event and, in return, received a high-impact marketing package. Proceeds from this auction were used to provide services and programs to the communities served by WCNY. Media Exposure By participating in the Travel Auction, Lily Garden Bed & Breakfast became eligible to receive the following benefits: TV promotion: Our local bed and breakfast in Harpers Ferry, W.VA was exposed to 1.8 million... View Article


Stay in a Historic Bed and Breakfast in Harpers Ferry

April 18, 2018 2:33 am Published by Leave your thoughts

MONEY recently ranked Harpers Ferry, WV as the second highest value destination in the United States! A visit to the historic streets of Harpers Ferry offers a trip back in time to past centuries of American life. The area’s picturesque mountains and hiking trails along the river are every nature lover’s dream, as they radiate tranquility. Keep in line with the city’s traditions by staying in a historic bed and breakfast in Harpers Ferry, WV during your next visit. Here are some of the most popular attractions that you won’t want to miss out on. Harpers Ferry Historic District One of the area’s biggest draws for tourists is the historic district, which is where you’ll go to get most of... View Article