ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Maryland Theatre C&O Canal National Historical Park Headquarters 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 WESTERN MARYLAND 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 HISTORY & HERITAGE Hagerstown Aviation Museum 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. Washington County Arts Council, Inc 34 S Potomac St, Ste 100, Hagerstown, 301-791-3132 www.washingtoncountyarts.com Non-profit dedicated to promoting and integrating the arts into the total life of Washington County and surrounding area featuring monthly exhibitions and an extensive gallery shop. Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 10am-4pm. Closed major holidays. d Contemporary School of the Arts and Gallery, Inc. 4 W Franklin St, Hagerstown, 304-261-4516 www.csagi.org Non-profit school and gallery brings art into the community through after-school and community art programs. Gallery features ongoing exhibits showcasing various artists throughout the year. Mon-Thur, 11am-7pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm. d Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum 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. $ Washington County Museum of Fine Arts 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, 301-739-5727 www.wcmfa.org Call five business days ahead to schedule free docent tour. Visit wcmfa.org for information on collections, exhibitions, free concerts and lectures, meetings and wedding rental information. Free admission and parking. Tues-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 9am-4pm; Sun, 1-5pm. d See ad on page 55. Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. 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 $ Jonathan Hager House & Museum 110 Key St, Hagerstown, 301-739-8393 www.hagerstownmd.org Built in 1739, the Hager House served as fort and trading post for Jonathan Hager, town founder; features 18th-century furnishings. Apr-Oct: Sun-Thur, by appointment only; Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm. d $ The Train Room and Museum The Miller House Museum ATTRACTIONS Albert Powell Trout Hatchery 20901 Fish Hatchery Rd, Hagerstown, 301-393-5940 http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/hatcheries/ powell.aspx Self-guided tour of outdoor ponds where as many as 200,000 trout are raised. 9am-4:30pm. 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. Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, winter only. Check website for hours. 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. Tours: Wed-Sat, 1-4pm. Closed Jan-Mar and major holidays. $ William Brish Planetarium Rose Hill Cemetery 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 $ 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. ESCAPE TO ROCKY GAP 16701 Lakeview Road NE | Flintstone, MD 21530 | 800.724.0828 | 301.784.8400 | rockygapcasino.com DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 51
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