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Dome Sweet Dome at the Antietam [email protected] (227) 203-6507	Activities There is a LOT do see and do in this area! We're minutes away from local, state and national parks and battlefields; hiking and cycling trails; lakes, creeks and rivers; shopping, arts and entertainment. Here's a brief list of our favorites: On hot days, the Antietam and Potomac offer respite from summer, with ample opportunity to paddle, swim or play. Kayaking, floating, paddleboarding and canoeing are popular. We offer rental tubes and PFDs, and larger watercraft can be rented at Pedal and Paddle, just across the river in Shepherdstown. Additionally, there are adventure companies in the area that will rent you gear or provide shuttle service to and from the waterside. River Riders - Harpers Ferry WV Harpers Ferry Adventure Center River and Trail Outfitters - Harpers Ferry WV and Brunswick MD If you are a history buff, you've come to the right place. From Colonial times to the present, this area has been pivotal in US history. Wander battlefields, explore museums or discover hidden gems within a short drive (or even a stroll!). Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park The Canal trail runs almost 185 miles, and spans more than 20,000 acres. Easy foot or cycle access from the Dome is barely 10 minutes, just across Harpers Ferry Road. Whether you favor a leisurely stroll or an epic bike ride, the trail awaits! Antietam National Battlefield The Battle of Antietam, Sept. 16, 1862, resulted in the largest one-day combat casualty count in American history. There, the Union ended the Confederate army's drive into the north and the battle led President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. The southernmost end of the battlefield is a scant two miles from the Dome and the battlefield visitor center is six miles north of us. Professional guides (Antietam Battlefield Guides) offers set tours of two to eight hours, or you can customize your experience. Rangers and volunteers at the park are friendly, helpful and full of information. Reasonably priced CD-based self-guided tours are popular, and can be driven, biked or walked. Other national battlefields are nearby, including Monocacy, Shepherdstown and South Mountain parks and Gettysburg is about an hour drive. Additionally, the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, in Frederick, offers a glimpse at the innovations and practice of battlefield medicine during the war. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park About 30 minutes drive away, at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, visitors can learn about John Brown's valiant but ill-fated raid and the struggle to end slavery. Weekends, the park offers living history demonstrations and hands-on experiences. Gorgeous views of the rivers, cliffs and old village provide backdrop for the history and tragedy of Brown's raid. Several quaint shops and tasty eateries line the village streets. Parking near the old town is limited, but there is ample space at the visitor center. Park there and hop the regular shuttle bus to the old town. Additionally, MARC and Amtrak trains stop at the station there. If you need pickup/dropoff for MARC or Amtrak, contact us, we may be able to accomodate for a small fee.