WESTERN MARYLAND ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Savage River State Forest Hagerstown Corn Maze Hill & Oak Sts, Frostburg, 301-689-1195 www.frostburgmuseum.org The 1890s school building houses displays of local history including exhibits on the domestic mining, local businesses and genealogy. Thur-Sat: 12N-4pm. d Frostburg Museum http://dnr2.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/publiclands/ western_savageriverforest.aspx Largest state forest with more than 54,000 acres; approximately 12,000 acres designated wild lands. Camping, fishing, hunting, four-wheeler and snowmobile trails available. Year-round. d 17638 Garden View Rd, Hagerstown, 301-393-4377 www.hagerstowncornmaze.org Eight-acre corn maze and pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Sept-Oct: Fri, 5-10pm; Sat, 12N-10pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Moonlight mazes Fri-Sat nights. $ HISTORY & HERITAGE 19 Depot St, Frostburg, 301-689-3380 www.mdmountainside.com/attraction/ thrasher_carriage_museum One of the top collections of horse-drawn vehicles represents every walk of life from a milk wagon to a Vanderbilt sleigh. May: Fri-Sat, 12:30-2:30pm; Jun-Aug: Thur-Sun, 12:30-2:30pm; Sept: Fri-Sun, 12:30-2:30pm; Nov-Dec: Sat-Sun, 12:30-2:30pm. d Hagerstown ARTS & CULTURE 501 Highland Wy, City Park off Virginia Ave, Hagerstown, 301-797-6813 www.valleyartassoc.com Historic home (c. 1842) is now a gallery with exhibits of paintings by artists in tri-state area. Fri-Sat, 11am-4pm; Sun, 1-5pm. 30 W Washington St, Hagerstown, 301-797-4000 www.marylandsymphony.org Under direction of Elizabeth Schulze, the MSO is the region's premiere professional orchestra performing five pairs of MasterWorks concerts and four special concerts. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. $ 21-27 S Potomac St, Hagerstown, 301-790-2000 www.mdtheatre.org Multi-disciplinary performing arts theater showcasing stage acts, movies, music shows, family programming, civic events, student series and world-touring shows. Mon-Fri, 11am-4:30pm. Call for schedule. d 34 S Potomac St Ste 100, Hagerstown, 301-791-3132 www.washingtoncountyarts.com Non-profit dedicated to promoting/integrating the arts into the total life of Washington County and surrounding area featuring monthly exhibitions and a extensive gallery shop. Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 10am-4pm. Closed major holidays. d 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, 301-739-5727 www.wcmfa.org Traveling and changing fine art exhibitions. Permanent collection emphasizes 19th-early-20th-century American art; concerts, films, lectures. Tour groups welcome. Free admission. Tues-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 9am-4pm; Sun, 1-5pm. d\ See ad on page 57. The Train Room and Museum Thrasher Carriage Museum Mansion House Arts Center 360 S Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, 301-745-6681 www.the-train-room.com One of the largest collections of rare and unusual items from Lionel and Marx trains. Two large rooms plus large operating layout, Thomas toys and large retail. Year-round: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun-winter only. 820 Commonwealth Ave, Hagerstown, 301-766-2898 www.wbplanetarium.weebly.com The 70-seat planetarium provides different programs every month. Special group showings can be scheduled. Sept-May: Mon-Fri, 7am-8pm. d $ William Brish Planetarium Grantsville ARTS & CULTURE 177 Casselman Rd, Grantsville, 301-895-3332 www.spruceforest.org Historic log cabins serve as studios for working artists. Visit house museums and an operating 1800s grist mill. Living history re-enactments. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. d Maryland Symphony Orchestra HISTORY & HERITAGE Beaver Creek School Museum 9702 Beaver Creek Church Rd, Hagerstown 301-797-8782 www.washcomdhistoricalsociety.org A 1904 two-room school with period desks, books, slates; other museum collections of turn-of-the-century tools, hats, musical instruments, glassware and clothing. Apr-Sept: Tues-Fri; or by appointment only. $ Spruce Forest Artisan Village Maryland Theatre ATTRACTIONS 125 Casselman Rd, Grantsville, 301-895-5985 www.pennalps.com Originally an 1818 stagecoach stop, now a showcase of the area's arts, crafts and music and to preserve its history and spiritual values. Located by the Historic Casselman Bridge. Seasonal hours. Penn Alps Hagerstown Aviation Museum Washington County Arts Council, Inc. 101 W Washington St, Hagerstown, 301-733-8717 www.hagerstownaviationmuseum.org Museum highlights, through series of photographs, models and other materials, the 70-year history of aviation and aviation-related manufacturing in the Hagerstown area. HISTORY & HERITAGE 153 Main St, Grantsville, 301-895-5454, 301-707-7200 www.grantsvillemuseum.org The museum's mission is to preserve Northern Garrett County's heritage with an emphasis on a collection of Leo Beachy's, photography and the National Road. May-Oct: Fri, 1pm-4pm; Sat, 10am-3pm. Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum Grantsville Community Musuem Washington County Museum of Fine Arts 300 S Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, 301-739-4665 www.roundhouse.org Artifacts, photos, historic cabooses and loco, and model railroads of the Hagerstown Roundhouse and the five railroads that made Hagerstown the “HUB CITY.” Fri-Sun, 1-5pm. $ 110 Key St, Hagerstown, 301-739-8393 www.hagerstownmd.org Built in 1739, the Hager House served as a fort and trading post for Jonathan Hager, town founder; features 18th-century furnishings. Sun-Thur, by appointment only; Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm. d $ Jonathan Hager House & Museum Stanton’s Mill (1797) 84 Casselman Rd, Grantsville, 301-895-5641 Built in 1797, now powered by electricity, the mill produces flours, meals and mixes for sale. Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm. d OUTDOOR RECREATION 10240 National Pike, Grantsville, 301-895-5453 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/casselman.aspx The 80-ft. stone arch bridge was the largest of its kind when constructed in 1813. It was located along the National Road, linking Cumberland with the Ohio River. 8am-sunset. 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, 301-895-5453 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/ newgermany.aspx Located within boundaries of Savage River State Forest. A 13-acre lake formed as result of dam built for mill operation. Cabins, camping, pavilions, hiking and cross-country skiing. 8am-sunset. $ ATTRACTIONS 20901 Fish Hatchery Rd, Hagerstown, 301-393-5940 www.dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/ hatchery/?page=apowell Self-guided tour of outdoor ponds where as many as 200,000 trout are raised. 9am-4:30pm. 1850 Dual Hwy Ste 100, Hagerstown, 301-739-4200 www.nps.gov/choh The 184.5-mile-long canal was once a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River. Today, biking, hiking and history exploration are popular activities. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. d Casselman River Bridge State Park Albert Powell Trout Hatchery The Miller House Museum C&O Canal National Historical Park Headquarters 135 W Washington St, Hagerstown, 301-797-8782 www.washcomdhistoricalsociety.org 1825 house and garden with exhibits featuring antique dolls, clocks, silver, Bell Pottery and Civil War artifacts. Genealogical library, archival materials in lower level of structure. Tours: Wed-Sat, 1-4pm. Closed Jan-Mar & holidays. $ Rose Hill Cemetery New Germany State Park 101 W Washington St, Hagerstown, 301-790-0076, 1-877-790-0076 www.discoverystation.org STEM and history museum with hands-on exhibits including LEGO robotics, dinosaurs, trains, airplanes and more. Visit treasure gift shoppe. Jan-Dec: Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. d $ Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. 600 S Potomac St, Hagerstown, 301-739-3630 www.rosehillcemeteryofmd.org Statue of "Hope" marks the burial place of 2,468 Confederate soldiers (346 identifiable) who died in the Civil War battles of Antietam and South Mountain. Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm; Sat, 9am-12N. SPORTS Hagerstown Municipal Stadium 274 E Memorial Blvd, Municipal Stadium, Hagerstown 301-791-6266, 1-800-538-9967 www.hagerstownsuns.com Home of the Hagerstown Suns, a minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The premier family entertainment venue of Western Maryland. Apr-Sept: 70 home games. d $ KEY TO SYMBOLS $ = Admission d = Disability Accessible c = Maryland Green Travel Partner 56 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455
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