ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION OUTDOOR RECREATION WESTERN MARYLAND Washington County Museum of Fine Arts 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, 301-739-5727 www.wcmfa.org Visit website for information about collections, exhibitions, art classes, talks, concerts, venue rentals, and more. c See ad on page 67. ATTRACTIONS Jonathan Hager House & Museum Casselman River Bridge State Park 10240 National Pike, Grantsville, 301-895-5453 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/casselman.aspx An 80-ft. stone arch bridge along the National Road and the largest of its kind when built (1813) linking Cumberland and the Ohio River. 110 Key St, Hagerstown, 301-739-8577 ext 170 www.hagerstownmd.org/309/ jonathan-hager-house-museum Historic house built in 1739 that served as a fort and trading post for town founder Jonathan Hager; now with 18th-century furnishings on display. d $ Keedysville ATTRACTIONS Newcomer House The Miller House Museum New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, 301-895-5453 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/newgermany.aspx Scenic park featuring a 13-acre lake formed by a dam built for mill operation with camping, pavilions, hiking, cross-country skiing and cabins. $ Albert Powell Trout Hatchery 20901 Fish Hatchery Rd, Hagerstown, 301-791-4736 http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/ pages/hatcheries/powell.aspx Rainbow trout hatchery offering family fun and interesting self-guided tours of outdoor ponds where as many as 200,000 trout are raised. 135 W Washington St, Hagerstown, 301-797-8782 https://washcohistory.org/miller-house Example of classic Federal period architecture. Open for tours and events. Collection has military artifacts, Shenandoah pottery and locally-made arts. $ 18422 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville, 301-600-4031 www.heartofthecivilwar.org/ newcomer-house The historic Newcomer House, the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area Visitor Center, features suggested visitor experiences at Antietam and throughout mid-Maryland. Kitzmiller OUTDOOR RECREATION Jennings Randolph Lake Rose Hill Cemetery Savage River State Forest 127 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, 301-895-5759 http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/pages/ publiclands/western_savageriverforest.aspx Largest state forest with 54,000 acres and 12,000 acres of designated wildlands, camping, fishing, hunting and four-wheeler and snowmobile trails. d C&O Canal National Historical Park Headquarters Hagerston ATTRACTIONS 1850 Dual Hwy Ste 100, Hagerstown, 301-739-4200 www.nps.gov/choh An 184.5-mile-long canal, once a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River; now offering biking, hiking and history exploration. d 600 S Potomac St, Hagerstown, 301-739-3630 www.rosehillcemeteryofmd.org Statue of Hope at the burial place of 2,468 Confederate soldiers (346 identified) who died in the Civil War battles of Antietam and South Mountain. OUTDOOR RECREATION 1700 Jennings Randolph Rd, Kitzmiller, 301-387-4386 www.nab.usace.army.mil/missions/ dams-recreation/jennings-randolph-lake Mountainous 5.5-mile-long recreation area at 952 acres offering sailing, diving, ice fishing, camping, a 3D archery course and white-water rafting. Knoxville River & Trail Outfitters The Hagerstown Cultural Trail Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. 101 W Washington St, Hagerstown, 301-790-0076, 1-877-790-0076 www.discoverystation.org Hands-on STEM museum for children and families with an art room, Lego robotics, dinosaurs, trains, airplanes, sustainability exhibits and a treasure gift shop. d $ Cool Ridge Vineyard 19638 Cool Hollow Rd, Hagerston, 301-991-9246 www.coolridgevineyard.com Boutique vineyard and winery offering award-winning, European-style dry wines and consisting of 16 acres of grapevines and beautiful mountain views. ARTS & CULTURE 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, 301-739-8577 ext 171 www.hagerstownculturaltrail.com Route connecting two of the city’s most popular places: The Arts & Entertainment District with City Park and Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. SHOPPING 604 Valley Rd, Knoxville, 301-834-9950, 1-888-IGO-PLAY www.rivertrail.com Camping along the C&O Canal and Potomac River with rafting, canoeing, kayaking and tubing as well as hiking, biking, ziplining and a climbing wall. d LaVale HISTORY & HERITAGE Hagerstown Corn Maze Valley Mall Mansion House Art Gallery 501 Highland Way, City Park off Virginia Ave, Hagerstown, 301-797-6813 http://www.valleyartassoc. com/?page=mansion_house Gorgeous city park housing a historic home (c. 1842) and now a gallery with paintings in various styles by artists from the local tri-state area. 17638 Garden View Rd, Hagerstown, 301-393-4377 www.hagerstowncornmaze.org An 8-acre corn maze and pick-your-own pumpkin patch operating from September to October at Celebration Farms; bring your flashlight. $ The Train Room and Museum 17301 Valley Mall Rd, Hagerstown, 301-582-0700 www.shopthevalleymall.com Enjoy shopping at retailers that include JC Penney, Belk, TiH Studio, H&M; restaurants: Primanti Bros, Red Robin and Mission BBQ, Black Rock Bar & Grill, and BJ’s Brewhouse coming soon. SPORTS Clarysville Bridge Rts 40 & 55, LaVale, 301-777-5138 www.mdmountainside.com A historic stone-arch bridge (mid-1700s) is one of the original structures that supported the National Road and one of few remaining along the route. LaVale Toll Gate House-National Road Maryland Symphony Orchestra 28 W Washington St Ste 2, Hagerstown, 301-797-4000 www.marylandsymphony.org Under direction of Elizabeth Schulze, it is the region’s premier professional orchestra performing five pairs of MasterWorks concerts and four special concerts. $ 360 S Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, 301-745-6681 www.the-train-room.com One of the largest collections of rare/ unusual items from Lionel and Marx trains with two large rooms plus a large operating layout and Thomas toys. The Greens at Hamilton Run William Brish Planetarium Maryland Theatre 21-27 S Potomac St, Hagerstown, 301-790-2000 www.mdtheatre.org Multi-disciplinary performing arts theater presenting stage acts, movies, family programs, civic events, a student series, music and world-tour shows. d 820 Commonwealth Ave, Hagerstown, 301-766-2898 www.wbplanetarium.weebly.com The 70-seat, fully digital, full-dome planetarium provides programs every month and special group showings by appointment. d $ HISTORY & HERITAGE 2 S Cleveland Ave, Hagerstown, 301-733-8630 www.hagerstowngreens.com A public 9-hole golf course owned and operated by the City of Hagerstown. Carts are available to rent and food/drinks are served in remodeled clubhouse. 14302 National Hwy, LaVale, 301-729-3047 www.atlasobscura.com/places/ lavale-toll-gate-house Only remaining toll gate on National Road in Maryland with a historic plaque indicating fees for wagons, animals and pedestrians to use road; NRHP. Lonaconing ATTRACTIONS Hagerstown Municipal Stadium Lonaconing Iron Furnace and Park Hagerstown Aviation Museum 274 E Memorial Blvd, Municipal Stadium, Hagerstown, 301-791-6266 www.hagerstownsuns.com Home of the Hagerstown Suns, a minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals and the premier family entertainment venue of Western Maryland. d $ Rt 36, Main St, Lonaconing, 301-777-5138 www.mdmountainside.com/ lonaconing-iron-furnace-and-park-Ruins of a historic furnace erected in 1837 using coal and coke rather than charcoal to make iron, thus becoming an early American success. OUTDOOR RECREATION Washington County Arts Council, Inc 34 S Potomac St Ste 100, Hagerstown, 301-791-3132 www.washingtoncountyarts.com Nonprofit dedicated to promoting the arts of Washington County and the surrounding area and featuring exhibitions and an extensive gallery shop. d 101 W Washington St, Hagerstown, 301-733-8717 www.hagerstownaviationmuseum.org Museum highlighting the 70-year history of aviation and aviation-related manufacturing in the Hagerstown area through photographs and other models. Hancock ATTRACTIONS Dans Mountain State Park C&O Canal National Historical Park Hancock Visitor Center Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum 300 S Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, 301-739-4665 www.roundhouse.org Collection of artifacts, photos, historic cabooses, locomotives and model railroads of the Hagerstown Roundhouse and the railroads of “Hub City.” $ 439 E Main St, Hancock, 301-739-4200 www.nps.gov/choh Site of Bowles House, originally built as a one-story structure on a hill overlooking the Potomac River and now illustrating 19th-century canal life. 17410 Recreation Area Rd, Lonaconing, 301-895-5453 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/dansmountain.aspx Park with rugged mountain terrain, an Olympic-size pool with waterslide and panoramic views at nearby Dans Rock Overlook; pavilion rentals available. d $ DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 119
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