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1235 National Highway LaVale, Maryland 21502

Offering Asian, Thai, and Chinese cuisine in a clean and friendly atmosphere.

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1716 Dual Highway Hagerstown, MD 21740

The Hampton Inn Hagerstown hotel is located at the corner of Edgewood Drive and Route 40 (Dual Highway), two miles southeast of downtown Hagerstown, Maryland. Our hotel is located ten miles from the Washington County Airport. Area attractions include Hagerstown Industrial Park, the Maryland Theater, Washington County Museum, and numerous historical sites, all within 35 miles of the hotel. Within a half mile, hotel guests can dine at Bob Evans, McDonald’s or Pizza Hut.

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18300 Peak Circle, PO Box 2005 Hagerstown, MD 21742

The Hampton Inn-Hagerstown-I-81 hotel is located two miles south of the Washington County Regional Airport, adjacent to Maryland Interstate 81 and close to area shopping and local businesses. Area attractions include shopping malls, theaters, city parks, museums, skiing, golf and historical sites. Within a few miles, hotel guests can dine at Burger King, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Waffle House, TGIF, Ryan Steak House and many more.

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241 Railway Lane Hagerstown, MD 21740

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites in Hagerstown, MD includes whirlpool spa suites, a fitness room, complimentary HSIA and an executive meeting center. Seeing is believing! Three major airports and 2 of the nation’s largest interstates are proximate to this great location for the business traveler. AAA Three Diamond Award winner.

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1661 Pullman Lane Hagerstown, MD 21740

Home2 Suites by Hilton is an all-suite, extended-stay hotel designed for the savvy, sophisticated and economic traveler. We provide friendly products and services that you’ll feel good about while traveling. And no matter how long you’re on the road, you’ll always feel at home at Home2. The contemporary, comfortable and flexible suites welcome guests with style and consciousness that shows our commitment to being Green. The hotel features 105 suites featuring a full kitchen, ample living room space with sofa sleeper, a working wall area with extra storage space, desk and task lighting. Saline chemical-free indoor pool, spin cycle fitness center, Home2 Market, inspired table complimentary breakfast, outdoor patio with fire-it and the oasis lobby are just a few of the differences that set us apart from the traditional hotels.

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1650 Pullman Lane Hagerstown, MD 21740

Whether you’re traveling on business or leisure, relax in all the comforts of home at Homewood Suites by Hilton. Our warm, spacious suites and home-like services and amenities make our hotels the perfect place to stay for a few nights or more.

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1718 Underpass Way, Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA

Located in Hagerstown, MD the Plaza Hotel provides the most pleasing accommodations at reasonable cost, and pleasant surroundings, conveniently located at Exit 5A (Halfway Blvd.) on 1-81, just one half mile north of 1-70.

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17280 Valley Mall Road Hagerstown, MD 21740

The SpringHill Suites by Marriott offers many modern comforts at our brand-new hotel. Featuring spacious, moderately priced suites with ample amenities, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Hagerstown is conveniently located just off Interstate 81, just one mile north of Interstate 70 and about 1/2 hour from Hancock MD, Frederick MD, and Chambersburg PA. Major companies such as Citicorp, First Data, Phoenix Color, Staples, Volvo (Mack) and Washington County Hospital are just minutes away. You’ll enjoy easy access to the restaurants, outlet and mall shopping, and attractions such as theaters, city parks, museums, skiing, golf and historical sites. Start your day with our complimentary hot breakfast buffet, work out in our exercise room, or go for a refreshing swim in our indoor pool. Each of our suites is equipped with a mini-refrigerator, microwave, sink and coffee maker, 32″ LCD TV, plus free wired and WIFI Internet access. SpringHill Suites is the perfect place for a business meeting or a weekend getaway.

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431 Dual Highway Hagerstown, MD 21740

Our Baymont Inn & Suites Hagerstown hotel is conveniently located on Highway 40, near Hagerstown City Park and Fairgrounds Park. Head onto I-70 to reach Baltimore or cross the Pennsylvania-Maryland state line with ease via I-81, the Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway. You can also visit students at Hagerstown Community College or catch your flight at the Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR). If you’re traveling on business, corporations such as Volvo Powertrain North America, First Data, and Citigroup Operations Center call Hagerstown home.

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1801 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA
Hotel features spacious one-room suites with micro-frig, coffeemakers, hairdryers, safes, irons/boards, work area with high-speed internet access. Indoor pool, spa, exercise room and business center.
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17612 Valley Mall Road Hagerstown, MD 21740

Located by the Valley Mall. Business friendly suites including complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, highspeed internet, microfridge, in-room safe, coffeemaker, hairdryer, weekday newspaper and much more

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17270 Valley Mall Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the award winning Courtyard by Marriott® in Hagerstown, MD offers the new state -of-the-art lobby providing greater flexibility and choices. Recently awarded the At Your Service award by the Chamber of Commerce, we are conveniently located near I-70 and the I-81interchange and just minutes from the Historic Antietam National Battlefield. Free high speed Internet, Fitness center, Pool.

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1101 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Hagerstown Days Inn provides friendly customer service, relaxing accommodations and affordable rates. Located between I-81 and I-70 along the Dual Highway, the hotel is accessible to Washington, D.C. and the surrounding Washington County area. Start your day with our free continental breakfast with homemade waffles. Take advantage of our free wireless internet and relax while watching a large selection of cable TV channels. For your convenience, all of our guestrooms include a refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and 32″ flat-screen TV. Our hotel is also pet-friendly, allowing your entire family to stay together on the road.

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931 Dual Highway Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Whether traveling for business or pleasure the Garden Plaza Hotel is sure to meet your needs. Hotel with large atrium.

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2 Blue Hill, PO Box 190, Rt 522 S Hancock, MD 21750

Located only 5 miles from both West Virginia and Pennsylvania at the narrowest point of Maryland. This charming, quaint, newly remodeled 22-guest rooms Inn is positioned on one of the picturesque hills of the Appalachian Mountains, near the banks of the Potomac River. Our Guest rooms offer amenities that include cable TV, complimentary local calls, a work station, complimentary continental breakfast is available in the lobby. handicap accessible, internet access, pets allowed.

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12426 Houck Avenue Clear Springs, MD 21722

Our brand new hotel is conveniently located near Interstate 70 with attractions such as Whitetail Ski Resort, Hagerstown Speedway, Fort Frederick State Park and Antietam National Battlefield nearby. Unwind and enjoy our indoor pool and spa, complimentary deluxe hot breakfast, free WiFi, guest laundry facilities, exercise room and so much more. Come and be our guest today! For groups of 10 or more please contact Lauren Pahl at lpahl@glfhospitalitygroup.com or 856-393-8817 for Special Group Rates.

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13726 Oliver Drive Hagerstown, MD 21740

Microtel Inn & Suites features a unique design with a country side atmosphere and convenient location right off I-81 at Exit 9. Free continental breakfast and free wireless internet. All of our two-queen guestrooms and queen suites include a refrigerator, microwave & coffeemaker. For a most relaxing evening, enjoy our whirlpool suite!

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920 Dual Highway Hagerstown, MD 21740

Deluxe continental breakfast with hot items. Wireless internet, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, flat screen TVs in all rooms. Fitness room and business center.

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310 East Potomac Street, Williamsport, MD 21795, USA

With a stay at Red Roof Inn Hagerstown – Williamsport, you’ll be within the vicinity of C&O Canal at Cushwa Basin, Antietam National Battlefield, Hagerstown Speedway and Hagerstown Premium Outlets. This hotel is within the region of Maryland Theater and Pennsylvania Dutch Market. You’ll fee at home in one of the 107 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls. Other Amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

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18216 Colonel Henry K. Douglas Dr. Hagerstown, MD 21740

NEWLY RENOVATED! This Hagerstown hotel has 96 rooms and suites and is convenient to the Hagerstown Premium Outlets, Antietam Battlefield park, Hagerstown Speedway and the Maryland Theatre. Skiers will enjoy their close proximity to Whitetail Mountain Resort, which is within 25 miles. Additionally, the Sleep Inn & Suites Hagerstown features an indoor heated pool, whirlpool and fitness center, and all guest rooms come equipped with microwaves, refrigerators and free WiFi.

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1220 Dual Highway Hagerstown, MD 21740

Located off Interstates 81 and 70 on the Dual Highway, our Super 8 offers clean, comfortable accommodations at great rates. We’re only minutes away from the Hagerstown Premium Outlets and Historic Downtown Hagerstown. Enjoy our free continental breakfast with homemade waffles. We offer free Wi-Fi and cable TV on large 32″ flat-screen TVs. All of our guestrooms include a refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. Come and enjoy a great stay at the Super 8 in Hagerstown, Maryland.

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118 Limestone Rd, Hancock, MD 21750, USA

The Super 8 Motel in Hancock, MD is centrally located at the intersection of I-68, I-70 and SR 522. There are so many things to do, you’ll need more then one night. Enjoy Whitetail Resort for skiing, snow boarding and fly fishing you will enjoy hiking or biking on C&O Canal/Rails and Trails, stroll through the antique shop downtown while choosing which restaurant to dine in. No matter your interest, everyone is sure to enjoy the beautiful scenery especially during the fall season. Children under 18 years old stay for free.

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16805 Blake Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA

Beautiful 62 room motel. All rooms include coffee maker, hair dryers, and dataport phones. Cable television with free HBO. Enjoy our primefree continental breakfast from 600AM to 10:00A.M. Only a short trip to Black Rock Golf Course, and the dirt track capital, Hagerstown Speedway. Easy access from Interstates 70 and 81. Our travel center is just next door.

10 W. Main Street Hancock, MD 21750

The 1828 Trail Inn overlooks the historic C&O Canal. Rail Trail and the Potomac River from the wrap-around porch or back deck. Be greeted with afternoon refreshments, settle into your comfortable room, walk to restaurants, and wake up to coffee and a full chef’s choice breakfast.

111 West Chapline Street, Sharpsburg, MD 21782, USA

Small three level vacation rental – Civil War era C&O Canal boatman’s stone and log house. Non-smoking. Quiet Street. Sleeps eight with full kitchen, 1 1/2 baths, and gathering room with “candleplace.” Antiques. Deck. Free Wi-Fi. Off-street parking. Daily, weekly, monthly rentals. Continental breakfast provided, pets allowed with surcharge. Child and Pet Friendly -Please inquire regarding restrictions.

Red Hill Road, Keedysville, MD 21756, USA

The Lookout is a fully furnished two bedroom vacation cottage with a convenient back deck that provides a rare panoramic view of Antietam battlefield. Looking beyond the pastoral battlefield provides one a spectacular 50-mile view extending to the mountains of Western Maryland. Between the awesome sunsets and the abundant wildlife (deer, hummingbirds, hawks, etc.), a perfect place for relaxation.

138 West Main Street, Sharpsburg, MD 21782, USA

An eyewitness to history since 1804, this beautifully restored Inn is located in the center of historic Sharpsburg surrounded by the Antietam Battlefield. The Inn has five large guest rooms with ensuite bathrooms and porches overlooking beautiful gardens. Accommodations include a delicious country-style breakfast each morning, flat screen TV with cable, DVD player, and high-speed WiFi. Bicycle rental is also available for guests. Child and pet friendly. Child and Pet Friendly – Please inquire for restrictions.

14 N. Conococheague Street Williamsport, MD 21795

Bay Farms Bed and Breakfast is conveniently located in downtown historic Williamsport, MD. We are located only two blocks from the C&O Canal which makes this the ideal stop for cyclist or hikers traveling on the trail.

20432 Beaver Creek Rd. Hagerstown, MD 21740

Beaver Creek Inn & Spa is conveniently located just 3 minutes off of I-70 and Route 40 exit heading towards Frederick. It is nestled in beautiful historic Western Maryland and overlooks the unspoiled natural beauty of the Appalachian Trail and Black Rock in the relaxed glamour of days gone past. It hosts five luxurious guest suites with private baths situated on two-beautiful acres. Guests can indulge in an abundance of active and peaceful pleasures from hiking the Appalachian Trail, touring National Historic sites or staying in for soul soothing spa therapies; essential oil blending in the Apothecary, instruction that encourages creative consciousness, mountain side or in suite dining. The Inn is also the perfect destination to host birthday celebrations, intimate bridal & baby showers, honey & baby-moons, vow renewals, elopement weddings, retreats, workshops and seminars. We look forward to you growing with us as we turn the page to many new chapters that will unveil the enhancements that further elevate the private resort experience.

16311 Kendle Rd. Williamsport, MD 21795

What could stir you up to have a better stay at a little Bed & Breakfast in Western Maryland? Take a glance and we suppose you’ll catch on! Amenities include Hi-speed internet, air conditioning, movie channels, laundry facilities, shuttle service, and pets allowed. Also, continental breakfast, private baths, picnic area walking trails and boat launch. Pet Friendly -Please inquire regarding restrictions.

220 E. Main Street Sharpsburg, MD 21782

A lovely 1906 Victorian B&B surrounded by the Antietam Battlefield and adjacent to the National Cemetery. The Inn is recently renovated with four nicely appointed suites with a combination of antique furniture and modern touches, and include a private in suite bathroom. The guests are treated to delicious homemade breakfasts, free wifi, and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. Children and dogs welcome.

1 N. Main Street Boonsboro, MD 21713

With the luxury of a boutique hotel and the warmth of a bed and breakfast, Inn Boonsboro welcomes you to come in and stay a while. Nestled in the heart of historic Boonsboro, guests can stroll the town’s brick sidewalks, explore charming shops filled to the brim with local art, or simply sit back and soak in the 200-year history of the Inn. Whatever you choose to do, we know your time with us will be a memory you won’t soon forget.

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Lockhouse 49 in Clear Spring is one of seven Canal Quarter Lockhouses that line the C&O Canal National Historical Park and are available to guests for overnight stays. This lockhouse is furnished in the 1920s style with interpretation that depicts the “heyday” of the canal community at Four Locks. Has baseboard heat, stove, fire ring, and picnic tables, and a lovely view off the porch. Right across the street from the C&O Canal towpath. Sleeps 8 at $125/night.
8115 Rose Cottage Lane, Fairplay, MD 21733, USA

Rose Cottage is a captivating, upscale bed and breakfast centrally located near Antietam Battlefield. Enjoy modern amenities, old world ambience, delightful gardens, and southern hospitality.

11759 Snug Harbor Lane, Williamsport, MD 21795, USA

Features 80 RV sites, 17 cabins, 2 lodges At this KOA, you can take a lazy canoe ride under a bright canopy of leaves. Great fishing and canoeing in the creek. Meander along winding paths through extensive, lush rock gardens. Relax in the gazebo surrounded by flowers and herbs. Enjoy mini golf, a playground, an outdoor theater, game room, swimming pool and oversized chess and checkers. Participate in themed weekends during the summer. Check out the Haunted House in October, a chilling experience. On weekends, stop by KOA’s nostalgic Remember When Diner. Enjoy hamburgers and fries, pizza or a crab cake dinner, as well as a full breakfast menu. Indulge in the soda fountain’s old-fashioned malts, shakes and floats. With this KOA as your home base, visit Antietam, Gettysburg and Harper’s Ferry battlegrounds. It’s a great place for Scouts, church groups and family reunions. Pool: Memorial Weekend – Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 60 feet. Your hosts: the Durham family. March-November

20716 Townsend Road Gapland, MD 21779

Tree Houses, Tree Cottages, tent sites and a rentable Picnic Pavillion. Campground sits on twenty wooded acres on historic South Mountain in Gapland.

9550 Jellystone Park Way Williamsport, MD 21795

Located along Maryland’s western scenic foothills, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ near Williamsport, Maryland, offers an unforgettable camping experience the whole family will enjoy. Situated just down the road from historic landmarks such as the Antietam National Battlefield and breathtaking scenery along the Appalachian Trail, Jellystone Park™ Williamsport is the perfect “home-base” for those wanting to explore the area. When campers aren’t busy swimming and splashing at Yogi Bear’s Water Zone, zooming down the 400-foot water slides or testing their skills at the ninja course, they can enjoy the 18-hole mini golf course, jumping pillow, lazer tag, and so much more!

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The “Bloodiest Single-day of Battle” of the Civil War took place at Antietam, near Sharpsburg. Park living history programs at Antietam National Battlefield provide a glimpse into the lives of Civil War soldiers. Learn about Civil War medicine at the Pry House Museum. Annual events include an Independence Day concert and December’s Antietam Memorial Illumination, with 23,110 lights placed along a five-mile driving route.

As the autumn of 1862 approached, President Abraham Lincoln felt he needed a decisive Union victory to ensure that there would be support for a yet-to-be-announced proclamation freeing the slaves. It’s still debatable just how decisive the slaughter at Antietam – remembered as “The Bloodiest Single Day of the Civil War” – truly was. By sheer numbers, the Sept. 17 battle ended in a draw, with 10,7000 Confederates and 12,4000 Union soldiers killed, wounded or missing in action. However, General George McClellan’s Union army thwarted the Rebel advance north, and a few days after the cannons fell silent, Lincoln visited the battlefield.

This byway roughly follows the chronology of events beginning Sept. 4, as General Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia crossed the Potomac River into Maryland, and ending two weeks later as Lee’s forces limped back into West Virginia. The byway brings you face to face with both familiar and lesser-known Civil War stories, while also placing you among breathtaking scenery and convenient recreational opportunities.


126 miles – Allow 4 hours to drive the byway.

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Originally built to move goods from Washington DC to the west, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal is now a hub of recreational activity, with hiking, biking, bird watching, horse-back riding and more. Williamsport, MD is its geographical center, and visitors here can experience the Canal first-hand with ranger-led boat rides and towpath tours. Stay at a Lock House to experience life as it was “back in the day” and scarf up a healthy lunch at Desert Rose Cafe while there. In Hancock, MD, visitors can pick up the Rail Trail, a paved portion that runs alongside the towpath, to Fort Frederick State Park. But first, grab some pie at Weaver’s Restaurant or the Blue Goose Fruit Market & Bakery!


236 miles – Allow 4 hours to drive the byway


Workers who toiled on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal between 1828 and 1859 could not have imagined that their engineering feat – designed for the sole purpose of speeding up commercial trade – would one day become a hub of outdoor recreational activity. Hiking, biking, bird watching and mule-drawn barge rides are among the many popular pursuits now enjoyed beside this peaceful passage.

During its century of service, the canal worked with a system of 74 lift locks that regulated water levels, allowing boats laden with coal, flour, lumber, grain and produce to be pulled by mule trams walking on an adjacent towpath. Their 184.5-mile journey stretched from the mountains of Western Maryland, through farmland and forest, to the tidewater outskirts of our nation’s capital. Your journey follows this same course, allowing you to make heritage discoveries along each new mile.

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170 miles – 6-8 hours to drive or 2 days to visit the byway.
The Historic National Road stands for adventure, freedom and exploration. A ribbon of roadway from the Chesapeake Bay to the mighty Allegheny Mountains, it is the road that built the nation. Today, you can experience more than 300 years of American culture, including inns, toll-houses, taverns, theaters, parks, and shops along the byway.

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Sharpsburg, MD 21782

Days Open: Daily
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Park Grounds are open daylight hours.

The Bloodiest One Day Battle in American History where 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia’s first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln’s issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Antietam National Battlefield is one of the most pristine Civil War battlefields in the country.

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Sharpsburg, MD 21782, USA

Days Open: 7 days a week
Hours: 8:30 AM – Dusk

At Sharpsburg, the site of the bloodiest single day battle in American history. Casualties totaled more than 23,000 on September 17, 1862. Clara Barton cared for wounded soldiers here. Visit Dunker Church, Bloody Lane, Burnside Bridge and the Visitor’s Center. Open year round. Admission to Visitors Center. Driving tours.

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The mission of the foundation is to preserve land(s) on which the battle was fought. Nearly 7,000 Union cavalry and light artillery attached Gen. Robert E. Lee’s rear guard of almost 3,000 infantrymen near Williamsport, MD, on the morning and early afternoon of July 14, 1863. Much of the battle was fought approximately two miles from the Falling Waters crossing over the Potomac River. Only 11 days after “Picket’s Charge” in Gettysburg, it is considered the final battle of the Gettysburg Campaign. It is sometimes confused with the unrelated Battle of Falling Waters (Hoke’s Run) in West Virginia two years earlier.

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Beaver Creek Church Road Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Days Open: Open by appointment only, April – November.
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Operated by the Washington County Historical Society. Authentically refurbished turn-of-the-century one-room schoolhouse and museum. Special rates for youth and group tours. Group tours may call for appointments on unscheduled days.

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113 South Main Street, Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA

Days Open: May-Sept Sundays Only
Hours: Sun. 1-5PM and by appt.

“One of the best little museums in America” and “a miniature Smithsonian. The museum houses a vast and unique collection of historical objects of local and national importance. From ancient Egyptian artifacts to objects found on local Civil War battlefields, there is something for everyone at the Boonsborough Museum of History. Just a few of the things visitors will see include: a letter written by Clara Barton, a chair used in the Lincoln White House, a large collection of firearms from around the world, a one-of-a-kind collection of carved bullets from the Civil War, objects associated with local folklore and magic and beautiful antique glassware and pottery.

323 North Main Street, Boonsboro, MD, USA

Days Open: May -Oct on the 4th Sunday
Hours: 1-4 PM

The Bowman House is a log house in Boonsboro, Maryland, United States, typical of those built in the area in the early 19th century. It and its immediate grounds housed the “Boonsboro Pottery” from 1868, owned by John E. Bowman. The pottery closed by 1908, succumbing to mass-produced materials. The building is now the headquarters of the Boonsboro Historical Society.

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City Park, 501 Highland Way Hagerstown, MD 21740

Days Open: April-October
Hours: Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm, other days by appointment

Located in City Park, the Hagerstown Railroad Museum features hundreds of signs, signals, bells, telephones and tools that were used by railroad workers every day. Most of the items in this significant collection came from the Western Maryland Railroad Company. Of special interest are an 1885 Pump Car and an 1875 Velocipede; both vehicles transported workers to rails or rail cars to make repairs. The crown jewel of the museum is Steam Engine 202. This Locomotive was built in 1912 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and it carried passengers and baggage between Baltimore and Hagerstown. It was retired in 1953. Totaling 77 feet in length, the engine weighs 415,000 pounds. Steam Engine 202 is the only Western Maryland road-type steam locomotive in existence. In addition to the locomotive and its coal tender, eight cabooses are also on display.

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Rt. 40A at Washington Monument Rd., Old National Pike in Frederick County. Middletown, MD 21769
Across from the Old South Mountain Inn, the Gothic style Dahlgren Chapel sits atop South Mountain, on the border of both Frederick County and Washington County, a perfect setting for a wedding or special event.
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11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool, MD 21711, USA

American history from the colonial period to the present can be discovered at Fort Frederick State Park. Our 585 acre park features a unique stone fort that served as Maryland’s frontier defense during the French and Indian War.

The park borders the Potomac River, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal passes through the park. The park also features a boat launch, campsites, camp store, fishing, flat water canoeing, a hiking trail, interpretive and educational programs, picnicking, a playground, and a shelter.

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900 Arnoldstown Rd. Boonsboro, MD

Days Open: Park open year-round and museum open April-October on weekends
Hours: Museum open April-October on weekends from Noon-5 PM

Astride the ridge known as South Mountain, near Burkittsville at Crampton’s Gap, lies Gathland State Park. The home of an unusual man, Gathland was an architecturally unique estate made up of as many as 20 structures, many of them built of rugged stone, individual in purpose and design. A number of buildings still stand, and the remains of others may be seen by visitors to the park. The park’s museum includes exhibits on Townsend’s personal life, Gathland’s past and tells the story of the Battle of Crampton’s Gap. A self-guided walking tour of the estate is available by contacting the park.

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