ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION WESTERN MARYLAND Middletown HISTORY & HERITAGE OUTDOOR RECREATION HISTORY & HERITAGE Herrington Manor State Park Washington Monument State Park 6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, 301-791-4767 www.dnr.maryland.gov Located atop South Mountain, Washington Monument State Park is named for the first completed monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington. $ e 222 Herrington Ln, Oakland, 301-334-9180 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/herrington.aspx 53-acre lake, 20 log cabins and cross-country ski rentals. Popular events such as fishing rodeos and apple butter making held throughout the year. d $ Antietam National Cemetery Cumberland COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES 302 E Main St, Sharpsburg, 301-432-5124 www.nps.gov/anti/learn/historyculture/ antietam-national-cemetery.htm Dedicated in 1867, five years after the Battle of Antietam, this cemetery is the final resting place of Union soldiers from the Maryland Campaign of 1862. Allegany County Tourism Potomac-Garrett State Forest Mount Savage HISTORY & HERITAGE Evergreen Heritage Center 15603 Trimble Rd NW, Mount Savage, 301-687-0664 www.evergreenheritagecenter.org Evergreen House and Agricultural Museums dating back to the late 1700’s. More than 130 acres featuring gardens, woodlands, a pond and trails. d 1431 Potomac Camp Rd, Oakland, 301-334-2038 https://dnr.maryland.gov/ forests/pages/publiclands/ western_potomacgarrettforest.aspx Donation of 1,917-acre forest by the Garrett brothers in 1906 marked the beginning of Maryland’s public land system. Birthplace of forestry in Maryland. Barron’s C&O Canal Museum & Store 5632 Mose Cir, Sharpsburg, 301-432-8726 Artifacts and historic photos of the C&O Canal and Sharpsburg with direct access to the C&O Canal and a country store with snacks. 701 Kelly Rd, Cumberland, 301-777-5132 www.mdmountainside.com More than 70,000 acres of majestic nature, internationally recognized trails, three centuries of American history, and endless outdoor adventure. d See ad on page 69. Friendsville STATE WELCOME CENTER Kennedy Farmhouse (John Brown Raid HQ) Steyer Brothers Maple Syrup Mount Savage Museum Bank Jail and Mining Building 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. 2735 Gorman Rd, Rt 560, Oakland, 301-334-2900 www.garrettfarms.org/ steyer-brothers-maple-syrup.html Visit farm and learn about fine art and science of making maple syrup, a family tradition for more than 100 years. 2406 Chestnut Grove Rd, Sharpsburg, 301-370-6851 www.johnbrown.org The farmhouse served as staging area as John Brown and his army prepared for Harpers Ferry raid, during the summer of 1859. National historic landmark. $ Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center Pry House Field Hospital Museum Swallow Falls State Park Mountain Lake Park ATTRACTIONS Simon Pearce Glassblowing 265 Glass Dr, Mountain Lake Park, 301-334-5277 www.simonpearce.com Shop our newest glass and pottery designs, handpicked home accents and near-perfect seconds while artisans hand craft each item on site. d e OUTDOOR RECREATION 222 Herrington Ln, Oakland, 301-387-6938 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/swallowfalls.aspx Some of Western Maryland’s most breathtaking scenery with several waterfalls, including Muddy Creek Falls, a spectacular 54-ft. waterfall. d $ 18906 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, 301-695-1864 www.civilwarmed.org Focuses on battlefield medicine practiced at Battle of Antietam. Exhibits include operating theater, interpretive panels/objects relating to care of wounded. $ I-68 Eastbound, Mile Marker 6, Friendsville, 301-746-5239 www.visitmaryland.org/list/ maryland-welcome-centers Western hub to the Historic National Road and Mountain Maryland byways. Take a selfie at the scenic overlook. Free maps and customized information. Hagerstown COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Visit Hagerstown & Washington County Smithsburg ATTRACTIONS Ohiopyle (PA) OUTDOOR RECREATION Red Heifer Winery Laurel Highlands River Tours Broadford Lake Recreation Area 120 Recreation Ln, off Rt 135, Mountain Lake Park, 301-334-9222 www.oaklandmd.com Picturesque family park with a lake, vending machines, picnic/beach area, volleyball, basketball, boat launch, boat and pavilion rentals. d $ 4 Sherman St, Ohiopyle (PA), 724-329-8531 www.laurelhighlands.com White water rafting for all ages and skill levels. Try mountain biking, rock climbing and more. Lodging options include guest houses, camping and cabin rentals. $ 12840 Red Heifer Winery Ln, Smithsburg, 301-824-5210 www.redheiferwinery.com Nestled on a hillside, winery offers sweet and dry award-winning wines by the taste, glass or bottle. Large patio overlooks vineyard and mountain. e Swanton OUTDOOR RECREATION 16 Public Sq, Hagerstown, 301-791-3246 www.visithagerstown.com Civil War history, five national parks, 30+ museums, minor league baseball, wineries and breweries. Located at I-70 and I-81. Hagerstown Has It. See ad on page 67. Oldtown OUTDOOR RECREATION Big Run State Park Spring Gap Recreation Area Oakland ATTRACTIONS Cranesville Subarctic Swamp Cranesville & Lake Ford rds, Oakland, 301-387-4386 www.garrettchamber.com Small piece of forest and bog remained after the Ice Age. Home to unique species of plants and animals. Boardwalk over swamp, six trails. HISTORY & HERITAGE Oldtown Rd SE, Oldtown, 301-714-2233 www.canaltrust.org/discoveryarea/ spring-gap This campground and canoe launch is a good place to start a float trip on the Potomac to Oldtown or a bike trip on the C&O Canal towpath. 269 Big Run Rd, Swanton, 301-895-5453 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/bigrun.aspx Set at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir. Popular base camp for fishing, camping and hunting. Trail head of six-mile Monroe Run hiking trail. e Hancock STATE WELCOME CENTER Sideling Hill Welcome Center Williamsport ATTRACTIONS Rohrersville ATTRACTIONS Cushwa Brewing Co Big Cork Vineyards Garrett County Historical Museum 107 S Second St, Oakland, 301-334-9330 www.garrettcountymuseums.com The museum has the Garrett/B&O room, the hotel room, early industry room, a replica of the inside of an 1850s log cabin and much more. d 4238 Main St, Rohrersville, 301-302-8032 www.bigcorkvineyards.com Crafted by award-winning vintner Dave Collins, our wines delight enthusiasts with exceptional flavors and finesse in a beautiful tasting room. e 10212 Governor Ln Blvd #1012, Williamsport www.cushwabrewing.com Microbrewery located along the C&O Canal in Williamsport. The mission is simple: Exceptional Beer. Positive Impact. Respect. e OUTDOOR RECREATION 3000 Sideling Hill, Mile Marker 74, Hancock, 301-678-6035 www.visitmaryland.org/list/ maryland-welcome-centers The only Welcome Center in the east built into a mountain, walk the trail and take in the spectacular scenic views. Free maps and customized information. d e McHenry COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Garrett County Chamber of Commerce 15 Visitors Center Dr, McHenry, 888-387-5237 www.visitdeepcreek.com Official tourism office for Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County. Four season destination with boating, skiing, snow tubing, stunning scenery, biking and more. d e See ad on page 69. C&O Canal National Historic Park Sharpsburg ATTRACTIONS Garrett County Transportation Museum Antietam Creek Vineyards 107 S Second St, Oakland, 301-533-1044 www.garrettcountymuseums.com/ transportationmuseum.html Displays original Garrett County sailboat produced by Gordon Douglass Boat Company, county’s first snowmobile from the 1960s and Buddy L Model T Fords. 4835 Branch Ave, Sharpsburg, 240-490-2851 https://antietamcreekvineyards.com 55-acre former dairy farm, anchored by a 1903 Maryland bank barn built in Mennonite tradition, with a peg-and-post upper level and stone foundation. 205 W Potomac St, Williamsport, 301-739-4200 www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm The C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth and operated for nearly 100 years. Area is now a pathway to history and recreation. VISITOR SERVICES Boonsboro TOUR SERVICES Myersville STATE WELCOME CENTER South Mountain West Welcome Center I-70 Westbound, betw Exits 35 & 42, Myersville, 301-293-8435 www.visitmaryland.org/list/ maryland-welcome-centers Near the C&O Canal National Historical Park and Byway, a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure. Free maps and customized information. Historic B&O Train Station Tolson’s Chapel 117 E Liberty St, Oakland, 301-334-3204 www.oaklandbandomuseum.org An 1884 train station restored to its original Queen Anne-style splendor. Considered one of the most distinguished historic depots in the country. 111 E High St, Sharpsburg, tolsons.chapel@gmail.com www.tolsonschapel.org Was a Methodist church built in 1866 by the African-American community. It was a Freedmen’s Bureau school from 1868-1870. National Road Museum 214 N Main St, Boonsboro, 240-626-0963 https://nationalrdfoundation.org Museum tells story of America’s first federally-funded highway and the region’s trolley system. 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