ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION WESTERN MARYLAND Hancock ATTRACTIONS C&O Canal National Historical Park Hancock Visitor Center 439 E Main St, Hancock www.nps.gov/choh Originally built as a one-story structure on a hill overlooking the Potomac River and is illustrative of canal life. Memorial Day-Labor Day: Fri-Sun, 10am-3pm. Knoxville OUTDOOR RECREATION River & Trail Outfitters 604 Valley Rd, Knoxville, 301-834-9950, 1-888-I-GO-PLAY www.rivertrail.com Raft, canoe, kayak, tube the Potomac, Shenandoah and Antietam rivers. Zipline, hike, bike and portable climbing wall. Camp along the C&O Canal and Potomac River. Year-round. d OUTDOOR RECREATION Dans Mountain State Park 17410 Recreation Area Rd, Lonaconing, 301-895-5453 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/ dansmountain.aspx A day-use park with rugged mountain terrain, and an Olympic-size pool with waterslide. Nearby, Dans Rock Overlook affords panoramic views. Dawn-dusk. d $ McHenry ATTRACTIONS Mountain State Brewing Company 6690 Sang Run Rd, McHenry, 301-387-3360 www.mountainstatebrewing.com An extensive craft beer selection plus four hand-crafted ales. Our hand-built wood-fired oven bakes unique flatbreads. Kid friendly, outside patio and beer to go. Mon-Thur, 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-11:00pm; Sun, 11am-10pm. Keedysville HISTORY & HERITAGE Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area 18422 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville, 301-600-4031 www.heartofcivilwar.org The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area Exhibit & Visitor Center at the historic Newcomer House offers resources to help plan your visit to the area. d See ad on page 75. LaVale HISTORY & HERITAGE Clarysville Bridge Rt 40 & Rt 55, LaVale, 301-777-5138, 1-800-425-2067 www.mdmountainside.com Built in the mid-1700s, this stone-arch bridge is one of the original structures that supported the road and one of the few remaining along the National Road. LaVale Toll Gate House-National Road Wisp Resort Kitzmiller OUTDOOR RECREATION Jennings Randolph Lake 1700 Jennings Randolph Rd, Kitzmiller, 301-387-4386 www.nab.usace.army.mil/recreation/jenran Mountainous recreation area, which is 5.5 miles long and covers 952 acres, offers boating, sailing, water skiing, scuba diving, ice fishing, hiking, camping a 3D archery course, white-water areas, picnic areas and hiking. Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. 14302 National Hwy, LaVale, 301-729-3047 www.mdmountainside.com Only remaining toll gate on National Road in Maryland. Historic plaque indicates fees for wagons, animals and pedestrians to use road. NRHP. May-Oct: Sat-Sun, 1:30-4:30pm; or by appointment. 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-855-238-0192 www.wispresort.com Maryland's only four-season ski, golf and recreation destination resort. d $ OUTDOOR RECREATION Chipmunk Challenge Course 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-855-238-0192 www.wispresort.com Little ones can have a big adventure with two zips from 60 to 200 feet with tricky hurdles along the way. Ages four and up, 40lbs. Hours vary. $ Lonaconing ATTRACTIONS Lonaconing Iron Furnace and Park Rt 36 Main St, Lonaconing, 301-463-6233 www.mdmountainside.com The furnace, erected in 1837, used coal and coke rather than charcoal to make iron; an early-American success. Dawn-dusk. Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-855-238-0192 www.wispresort.com Fly among the trees with five zips from 80 to 400 feet. Encounter several challenging obstacles along the way. Ages 10 and up, 70-250lbs. Hours vary. $ PHOTO BY LODERIQUE GORDON Located 1 Hour West of Baltimore y toda Call your for One County. or Guide! V isit FREE 5 National Parks. PHOTO BY SCOTT CANTNER Free Admission and Parking Bus and Tour Groups Welcome Visit our website for exhibitions and event info To Download our Visitor Guide go to WWW.VISITHAGERSTOWN.COM 888-257-2600 WCMFA.org • 301-739-5727 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21741 Ad courtesy Mountain Discoveries magazine DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 57
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