Things to Do, Places to Go, People to See
Sightseeing
Family friendly with lifeguard in summer. Snack bar and restrooms. A short 35 minute drive down a beautiful country road.
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Greenbrier State Park
21843 National PikeFamily friendly with lifeguard in summer. Snack bar and restrooms. A short 35 minute drive down a beautiful country road.
Very popular local spot with breathtaking views. Not too far off the Appalachian Trail. The entire area is serene.
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High Rock Overlook
Very popular local spot with breathtaking views. Not too far off the Appalachian Trail. The entire area is serene.
The bloodiest battle during the Civil War happened here. 23,000 soldiers perished here. Every year in Fall, the town lights 23,000 candles to honor this event. Walk up the tower and get a 4 story 360 degree view of the surrounding battlefield. Stop by the visitor center to learn more.
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Antietam National Battlefield
302 E Main StThe bloodiest battle during the Civil War happened here. 23,000 soldiers perished here. Every year in Fall, the town lights 23,000 candles to honor this event. Walk up the tower and get a 4 story 360 degree view of the surrounding battlefield. Stop by the visitor center to learn more.
Pretty place to hike and picnic, Cunninham Falls is always bustling with locals, hikers, and visitors.
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Cunningham Falls State Park
14274 Catoctin Hollow RdPretty place to hike and picnic, Cunninham Falls is always bustling with locals, hikers, and visitors.
Just a short 17 miles up the road in small town, Boonsboro, Maryland you will find this quaint little sideshow attaction that gives small, personally narrated group tours inside.
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Crystal Grottoes Caverns
19821 Shepherdstown PikeJust a short 17 miles up the road in small town, Boonsboro, Maryland you will find this quaint little sideshow attaction that gives small, personally narrated group tours inside.
How far you wanna walk or bike? Popular destination for avid outdoor enthusiasts goes for miles and miles! Historic! Bring water and stay hydrated. For sport or leisure.
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C & O Canal National Historical Park
142 West Potomac StreetHow far you wanna walk or bike? Popular destination for avid outdoor enthusiasts goes for miles and miles! Historic! Bring water and stay hydrated. For sport or leisure.
City/town information
Very small, historic town with local eateries and shops. Catch a train to DC for a day trip. Talk to resting hikers off the Appalachian Trail. The people in town will have a chat with you. If you love people, you will love everyone you meet here.
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Harpers Ferry
Very small, historic town with local eateries and shops. Catch a train to DC for a day trip. Talk to resting hikers off the Appalachian Trail. The people in town will have a chat with you. If you love people, you will love everyone you meet here.
Washington
1 hour 15 minutes down the road to National Points of Interest.
About 90 minutes' drive to the Naval College. Lots to do in Annapolis and a tourist spot. Very pretty. You can even take a boat ride for an hour to see the Naval College from that view. Very nice day trip.
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Annapolis
About 90 minutes' drive to the Naval College. Lots to do in Annapolis and a tourist spot. Very pretty. You can even take a boat ride for an hour to see the Naval College from that view. Very nice day trip.
Food scene
Krumpie's is a local favorite. People stand in line and meet and greet each other. Families bring out of town friends to Krumpe's for fresh, hot donuts that don't compare anywhere else. A nice treat any time of year, and a social event in summer months! You will always come back for a Krumpe's donut!
Krumpe's Do-Nut Shop
912 Maryland AveKrumpie's is a local favorite. People stand in line and meet and greet each other. Families bring out of town friends to Krumpe's for fresh, hot donuts that don't compare anywhere else. A nice treat any time of year, and a social event in summer months! You will always come back for a Krumpe's donut!
Where do I begin!? Shepherdstown town has a small college-town vibe that is a destination spot for busy city dwellers. Local shops and University Sports bring a day-walking trip and nighttime Ghost Tours and other fun stuff for all seasons. Stop in the bike shop and rent a bike to tour the town and nearby C & O Canal. Renting a bike comes with personal coach to show you how to maneuver your ride and give you ideas to travel to with your pedals. Shepherdstown is a dog-friendly town that welcomes pets inside stores and restaurants. Your doggie will be spoiled here. Lots of attention and belly rubs! Gift stores, delicious food, local antiques, record shops, artist lofts. All within a small 4 block radius. Friendly people all around.
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Shepherdstown
Where do I begin!? Shepherdstown town has a small college-town vibe that is a destination spot for busy city dwellers. Local shops and University Sports bring a day-walking trip and nighttime Ghost Tours and other fun stuff for all seasons. Stop in the bike shop and rent a bike to tour the town and nearby C & O Canal. Renting a bike comes with personal coach to show you how to maneuver your ride and give you ideas to travel to with your pedals. Shepherdstown is a dog-friendly town that welcomes pets inside stores and restaurants. Your doggie will be spoiled here. Lots of attention and belly rubs! Gift stores, delicious food, local antiques, record shops, artist lofts. All within a small 4 block radius. Friendly people all around.
Wine not?! Peaceful, quaint, and serene. This little winery is just down the road about 7 miles. If you really want to do the wine-scene, travel another 45 minutes to Northern Virginia and WINE HOP the circuit! Enjoy, you connoisseurs!
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Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery LaneWine not?! Peaceful, quaint, and serene. This little winery is just down the road about 7 miles. If you really want to do the wine-scene, travel another 45 minutes to Northern Virginia and WINE HOP the circuit! Enjoy, you connoisseurs!
Entertainment
A fun night out that engages all your senses! All ages, home town fun for a wicked fun summer night outside.
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Hagerstown Speedway
15112 National PikeA fun night out that engages all your senses! All ages, home town fun for a wicked fun summer night outside.
In the summer you may be able to catch a DRIVE-IN movie here! Out of season stop in to this family-owned movie theater with very comfy seats and fair snack-bar prices. No need to sneak in your own! HAha! A short drive about 5 miles down the road on Leitersburg Pike.
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Leitersburg Cinemas
20145 Leitersburg PikeIn the summer you may be able to catch a DRIVE-IN movie here! Out of season stop in to this family-owned movie theater with very comfy seats and fair snack-bar prices. No need to sneak in your own! HAha! A short drive about 5 miles down the road on Leitersburg Pike.
Got kids in tow? Bring to downtown Hagerstown up a mile or so down the street from your AirBnB. I'll keep a brochure in the kitchen drawer or on the dining room table.
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Discovery Station at Hagerstown
101 W Washington StGot kids in tow? Bring to downtown Hagerstown up a mile or so down the street from your AirBnB. I'll keep a brochure in the kitchen drawer or on the dining room table.
Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy this pretty spot to stroll or bring the kids to run off energy if you need to get out of the house. Museum on site and also various activities happening in Spring and Summer and Fall months. If you are lucky, you might be in town for one of the concerts held in the Palladium.
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Hagerstown City Park
501 Virginia AvePack a picnic lunch and enjoy this pretty spot to stroll or bring the kids to run off energy if you need to get out of the house. Museum on site and also various activities happening in Spring and Summer and Fall months. If you are lucky, you might be in town for one of the concerts held in the Palladium.
Stop in most days for noon-time public skating. Scared? They have walkers to help you stay upright, and baby skates for toddlers too! Maybe a game is happening this evening! Remember, falling is part of the fun! Inexpensive at about $9 a person with rental. So much fun anytime of year!
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Hagerstown Ice & Sports Complex
580 Security RdStop in most days for noon-time public skating. Scared? They have walkers to help you stay upright, and baby skates for toddlers too! Maybe a game is happening this evening! Remember, falling is part of the fun! Inexpensive at about $9 a person with rental. So much fun anytime of year!
Oh yeah! There is even a FLY ZONE about an hour away in Virginia. Keep it in mind, you adrenaline junkies!
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Sky Zone Trampoline Park
12114 Insurance WayOh yeah! There is even a FLY ZONE about an hour away in Virginia. Keep it in mind, you adrenaline junkies!
Small little zoo for a day of fun loving the pettable goats and visiting wildlife. Maybe about 40 minutes just over the mountain.
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Catoctin Wildlife Preserve
13019 Catoctin Furnace RdSmall little zoo for a day of fun loving the pettable goats and visiting wildlife. Maybe about 40 minutes just over the mountain.
100 miles or a 90 minute drive. Open from 10 am to 10 pm and more affordable than Disney! Concerts, water park, loads of other fun stuff that brings tourists to Hershey, PA every year.
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Hershey Park Service Center Station
100 Hersheypark Dr100 miles or a 90 minute drive. Open from 10 am to 10 pm and more affordable than Disney! Concerts, water park, loads of other fun stuff that brings tourists to Hershey, PA every year.
Day fun with a L-A-Z-Y RIVER <3 My favorite place to go with an family friendly affordable snack bar!
Chambersburg Aquatic Center
1 Washabaugh WyDay fun with a L-A-Z-Y RIVER <3 My favorite place to go with an family friendly affordable snack bar!
Quaint pool reminescent of The Sand Lot scene. Snack bar, clean bathrooms, showers, baby pool, Adult Swim, and pretty green grass to sunbathe on.
Northside Park Pool
138 Brown StreetQuaint pool reminescent of The Sand Lot scene. Snack bar, clean bathrooms, showers, baby pool, Adult Swim, and pretty green grass to sunbathe on.
Check out their listings to see who's in town. Very pretty and historic theater. High School graduations held here for memorable event over generations. Much love to this theater. It is a real gem for Washington County.
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Maryland Theatre
21 S Potomac StCheck out their listings to see who's in town. Very pretty and historic theater. High School graduations held here for memorable event over generations. Much love to this theater. It is a real gem for Washington County.
Gift Shops
Finds some unique local-artist created treasures. Some patchouli oils and Hippie-vibe stuff, this is a nice spot to pick up a gift or two to bring back home from your small-town visit in beautiful Smithsburg in Washington County, Maryland.
Appalachian Station Trading Post
22419 Jefferson BoulevardFinds some unique local-artist created treasures. Some patchouli oils and Hippie-vibe stuff, this is a nice spot to pick up a gift or two to bring back home from your small-town visit in beautiful Smithsburg in Washington County, Maryland.