WESTERN MARYLAND ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Funkstown ATTRACTIONS Washington County Arts Council Blue Mountain Wine Crafters Boutique Winery 117 E Baltimore St, Funkstown, 301-791-2882 www.bluemountainwinecrafters.com A hidden gem in a small historic town offering a wide variety of wines including red, white and fruit wines as well as mead made from local Maryland products. e 34 S Potomac St, Ste 100, Hagerstown, 301-791-3132 www.washingtoncountyarts.com Non-profit devoted to integrating art into the life of Washington Co. and surrounds with monthly exhibitions and a gallery shop of local artists’ works. d Hagerstown Aviation Museum 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. LaVale HISTORY & HERITAGE Clarysville Bridge Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum 300 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.” $ Grantsville ARTS & CULTURE 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, 301-739-5727 www.wcmfa.org Visit website for information about collections, exhibitions, art classes, lectures, concerts, venue rentals, and more. d See ad on page 67. ATTRACTIONS Rts 40 & 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 14302 National Hwy, LaVale www.mdmountainside.com 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. 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 Jonathan Hager House & Museum Antietam Brewery Grantsville Community Museum 49 Eastern Blvd N, Hagerstown, 301-791-5915 www.antietambrewery.com Menu highlights local meats, fresh and organic cheeses and now hand-crafted delicious beer brewed right in front of you. 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 $ Lonaconing ATTRACTIONS Lonaconing Iron Furnace and Park 153 Main St, Grantsville, 301-895-5454, 301-707-7200 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. 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. Rose Hill Cemetery Stanton’s Mill (1797) 84 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 Heavy Metal Playground 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 Rt 36, Main St, Lonaconing, 301-777-5138 www.mdmountainside.com The furnace, erected in 1837, used coal and coke rather than charcoal to make iron; an early-American success. HISTORY & HERITAGE Lefty Grove Memorial Park 14515 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, 240-415-8088 www.heavymetalplayground.com Learn to operate and play on heavy equipment. A unique, bucket list experience found nowhere else in Maryland or the surrounding states. d $ e C&O Canal Trust Canal Quarters Program 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 Casselman River Bridge State Park The Train Room and Museum 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 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 Various Locations, Hagerstown, 301-745-8888 www.canalquarters.org Our seven preserved historic lockhouses are available for you, family and friends to enjoy a night or three! Experience what life was like living along the C&O Canal. McHenry OUTDOOR RECREATION Aquatic Center The Hagerstown Cultural Trail Visit Washington County 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 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 634 Deep Creek Dr, McHenry, 301-387-8233 www.aquatic-center.com Marina -Boat, Paddleboard and Kayak Rentals. Dealership -Sea Doo Watercraft, Yamaha Boats, Watercraft, ATV, UTV, Kawasaki Jet Skis, UTVs and G3 Pontoon Boats. d e Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour Valley Mall Hagerstown ARTS & CULTURE 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. Washington County Dept of Business Development, 100 West Washington St, Suite 1401, Hagerstown, 240-313-2284 www.washco-md.net/ business-development/agriculture Washington County Maryland Loves our Award Winning Wineries! Download the Washington County Agritourism App to discover the best local products. 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 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-800-462-9477 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. $ e Nordic Center at Wisp Resort 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-800-462-9477 www.wispresort.com Skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. $ Hagerstown Municipal Stadium Spider Monkey Adventure William Brish Planetarium The Maryland Theatre 21 S Potomac St, Hagerstown, 301-790-2000 www.mdtheatre.org The Maryland Theatre hosts over 225 live performances annually and offers a variety of private event hosting spaces. d $ 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 274 E Memorial Blvd, 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. d $ 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-800-462-9477 www.wispresort.com Joins the flying squirrel and chipmunk challenge family as the mid-level challenge. Featuring six obstacles to monkey round on. Ages 6+, 50-250lbs. $ Jefferson HISTORY & HERITAGE Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales Gathland State Park Doleman Black Heritage Museum 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. 900 Arnoldstown Rd, Jefferson, 301-791-4767 www.dnr.maryland.gov Built in 1885 by George Alfred Townsend, famous Civil War author/war correspondent. Only monument in the world erected in memory of war correspondents. e 35 Towne Centre Way, McHenry, 301-387-5999 www.deepcreeklakemd.com More than 460 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 69. 112 / VISITMARYLAND.ORG KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible e = Pet Friendly $ = Admission
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