WESTERN MARYLAND ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Funkstown ATTRACTIONS Maryland Theatre Blue Mountain Winecrafters 117 E Baltimore St, Funkstown, 301-791 -2582 www.bluemountainwinecrafters.com Boutique winery, home brewing and wine making supplies. 21 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, world-touring shows. d Jonathan Hager House & Museum HISTORY & HERITAGE Washington County Arts Council, Inc 34 S Potomac St, Ste 100, Hagerstown, 301-791-3132 www.washingtoncountyarts.com Non-profit dedicated to promoting/ integrating the arts in Washington County and surrounding area. Monthly exhibitions and an extensive gallery shop. d 110 Key St, Hagerstown, 301-739-8577 ext 170 www.hagerstownmd.org/309/ Jonathan-Hager-House-Museum Built in 1739, the Hager House served as fort and trading post for Jonathan Hager, town founder; features 18th-century furnishings. d $ Lefty Grove Memorial Park 3 Union St, Lonaconing www.mdmountainside.com/ lefty-grove-memorial-park Grove was born in the coal-mining town of Lonaconing in 1900. Rose from the depths of abject poverty to become one of the greatest Baseball players in history. d Grantsville ARTS & CULTURE Rose Hill Cemetery Spruce Forest Artisan Village 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. d HISTORY & HERITAGE Washington County Museum of Fine Arts 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. OUTDOOR RECREATION McHenry OUTDOOR RECREATION Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour Grantsville Community Museum 153 Main St, Grantsville, 301-895-3332 www.grantsvillemuseum.org Mission is to preserve Northern Garrett County’s heritage. Emphasis on Leo Beachy’s photography, the National Road, and the 1964 B-52 Bomber crash. 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. See ad on page 73. ATTRACTIONS The Hagerstown Cultural Trail 160 Hood St, Hagerstown, 301-739-8577 ext 171 https://hagerstownculturaltrail.com Connects two of the city’s most popular destinations—the downtown Arts & Entertainment District with City Park and the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. SHOPPING 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-800-462-9477 www.wispresort.com/Flying-Squirrel-Canopy-Tour 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. $ e Nordic Center at Wisp Resort Antietam Brewery 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-800-462-9477 www.wispresort.com/Cross-Country-Skiing Skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. $ Stanton’s Mill (1797) 177 Casselman Rd, Grantsville, 301-895-5985 http://spruceforest.org/stantons-mill.php Built in 1797 and now powered by electricity, the mill produces flours, meals, and mixes for sale. d OUTDOOR RECREATION 140 Western Maryland Pkwy, Hagerstown, 240-513-4490 www.antietambrewery.com Menu highlights local meats, fresh and organic cheeses, and now hand-crafted delicious beer brewed right in front of you. Valley Mall Hagerstown Corn Maze Casselman River Bridge State Park 10240 National Pike, Grantsville, 301-895-5453 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/casselman.aspx 80-ft. stone arch bridge was the largest of its kind when constructed in 1813. Located along the National Road, it linked Cumberland with the Ohio River. e 17638 Garden View Rd, Hagerstown, 301-491-6956 www.hagerstowncornmaze.org An 8-acre corn maze and pick-your-own pumpkin patch. $ 17301 Valley Mall Rd, Hagerstown, 301-582-0700 www.shopthevalleymall.com Enjoy shopping at retailers that include JC Penney, Belk, H&M and Dick’s Sporting Goods; restaurants: Primanti Bros, Red Robin, Mission BBQ, and more. SPORTS Spider Monkey Adventure 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-800-462-9477 www.wispresort.com/Spider-Monkey-Adventure Joins the Flying Squirrel and Chipmunk Challenge family as the mid-level challenge. Featuring six obstacles to monkey around on. Ages 6+, 50-250lbs. $ Hagerstown Municipal Stadium The Train Room and Museum Savage River State Forest 127 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, 301-895-5759 https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/ pages/publiclands/western_ savageriverforest.aspx Largest state forest. 54,000+ acres; approx. 12,000 acres designated wild lands. Camping, fishing, hunting, four-wheeler and snowmobile trails. d 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. e 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. The premier family entertainment venue of Western Maryland. d $ Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales Hancock ATTRACTIONS 35 Towne Centre Way, McHenry, 301-387-5999 www.deepcreeklakemd.com More than 430 vacation rental homes ranging from 1-9 bedrooms at Deep Creek Lake. Choose from homes with private pools, hot tubs, & pet-friendly properties. See ad on page 75. SPORTS William Brish Planetarium 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. d $ HISTORY & HERITAGE C&O Canal National Historical Park Hancock Visitor Center Adventure Sports Center International 250 Adventure Sports Way, McHenry, 301-387-3250, 1-877-300-2724 www.adventuresportscenter.com Family fun white-water course. Perfect for “first timers” or seasoned rafters. We also offer climbing, hiking, and geocaching. Opening Spring 2021. d e 439 E Main St, Hancock, 301-739-4200 www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/ hancockvisitorcenter.htm Originally built as a one-story structure on a hill overlooking the Potomac River, which is illustrative of canal life. Savage River State Forest Range 127 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, 301-895-5759 https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/ pages/publiclands/western_ savageriverforest.aspx Permit required. Doleman Black Heritage Museum Hagerstown ATTRACTIONS 33-35 W Washington St, 2nd Floor, Hagerstown, 301-797-5019 www.dolemanblackheritagemuseum.org Cultural & historical museum depicting the lives of all African Americans. Situated in the heart of Hagerstown, comprised of thousands of artifacts. LaVale HISTORY & HERITAGE Mount Savage HISTORY & HERITAGE Clarysville Bridge Hagerstown Aviation Museum Cool Ridge Vineyard 19638 Cool Hollow Rd, Hagerstown, 301-991-9246 www.coolridgevineyard.com Boutique vineyard and winery with 16 acres of grapevines and beautiful mountain views. Award-winning European style dry wines. ARTS & CULTURE 101 W Washington St, Hagerstown, 301-733-8717 www.hagerstownaviationmuseum.org Museum highlights 70-year history of aviation and aviation-related manufacturing in the Hagerstown area. Photographs, models, and other materials. Rts 40 & 55, LaVale, 301-777-5132 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. Evergreen Heritage Center LaVale Toll Gate House-National Road Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum Mansion House Art Gallery 501 Highland Way, Hagerstown, 301-797-2867 www.valleyartassoc.com/?page= mansion_house Historic home (c. 1842) is now a gallery with exhibits of work by artists in the tri-state area. 296 S Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, 301-739-4665 www.roundhouse.org Artifacts, photos, historic cabooses, locomotives, and model railroads of the Hagerstown Roundhouse and the five railroads that made Hagerstown the “Hub City.” $ 14302 National Hwy, LaVale, 301-777-5132 https://www.mdmountainside.com/ national-road-toll-house Guests can peer inside the toll house to sneak a peek of eras ago. Historic plaque indicates fees for wagons, animals, and pedestrians to use road. 15603 Trimble Rd NW, Mount Savage, 301-687-0664 www.evergreenheritagecenter.org Evergreen House and Agricultural Museums dating back to the late 1700s. More than 130 acres featuring gardens, woodlands, a pond, and trails. d Mount Savage Museum Bank Jail and Mining Building Lonaconing ATTRACTIONS Main St, Mount Savage, 301-876-7847 www.mountsavagehistoricalsociety.org Restored sites feature story of Mt. Savage Mining, iron works, brick, and railroad industries. Home of first rolled iron rail in U.S. Lonaconing Iron Furnace and Park Rt 36, Main St, Lonaconing, 301-777-5132 www.mdmountainside.com/ lonaconing-iron-furnace-and-park-The furnace, erected in 1837, used coal and coke rather than charcoal to make iron; an early-American success. KEY TO SYMBOLS 114 / VISITMARYLAND.ORG d = Disability Accessible e = Pet Friendly $ = Admission
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