Western Maryland Mountains Region

Days Open: Year Round
Hours: 9 AM – Sunset

In Washington County, four miles east of Boonsboro and 1 1/2 miles north of Alternate Route 40 on Monument Road, Washington Monument State Park is named for the first monument in the country erected to the Father of our Country, George Washington. A rugged stone tower was dedicated to the first president by the citizens of Boonsboro in 1827. Picnicing, hiking, historic interests, picnic shelters available with reservation.

Originally a one-room schoolhouse, the Little Orleans Lodge has been serving the hiker-biker community and outdoor enthusiast since 2001. Nestled between Green Ridge State Forest and the C & O Canal National Historical Park (Mile Marker 141 on the towpath at Fifteen Mile Campground and just five miles west of the Western Maryland Rail Trail.) Little Orleans is the only stopover between Hancock and Cumberland, Maryland. Little Orleans Lodge is located only 1/2 mile from the C & O Canal Towpath and offers a variety of rooms to accommodate all visitors, from the solo hiker-biker to any large group.

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.

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.

The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area is ideally positioned to serve as your “base camp” for driving the popular Civil War Trails and visiting the battlefields and sites of Antietam, Gettysburg, Monocacy, South Mountain, Harpers Ferry, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The mission of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area is to promote the stewardship of our historic, cultural, and natural Civil War resources; encourage superior visitor experiences; and stimulate tourism, economic prosperity, and educational development, thereby improving the quality of life in our community for the benefit of both residents and visitors.

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.

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.

Limited public camping and two cabins are available near Green Ridge State Forest and the Potomac River between September and May.

Camp Potomac River Base (CPRB) is a unique opportunity to explore a peaceful float along the Potomac River.

CPRB provides several options for trips lasting various times within two different states, Maryland and West Virginia. Scout units must do safety afloat training prior to the canoe trip. Units must have vehicles with a 2-inch ball hitch capable of towing a canoe trailer. All canoe trip equipment is provided. Scouts simply stay overnight at Camp Potomac and in the morning, hook up the canoes and are on their way. Meet with Camp Potomac Ranger Andy and take the paddles, lifejackets and trip information. All documented trips are within 5 to 20 minutes from Camp Potomac and will last 2 to 8 hours depending on the float to paddle ratio.

Another option that they offer is to provide a packed lunch from a nearby store. Scouts can purchase lunch online for $6 when making reservations. Scout leaders can pick lunches up the night before or the morning of their trip.

Rocky Gap Casino Resort is located adjacent Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland, Maryland, in the heart of Allegany County. This location features miles of hiking trails and incredible mountain views.

Rocky Gap Casino Resort is a AAA 4-Diamond Award® and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence-winning resort featuring a casino, hotel, events and conference center, Bonkerz Comedy Club, three restaurants and a coffee shop, the only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in Maryland, a spa, indoor pool, fitness center, pro shop, complimentary valet parking, individual parking, and several outdoor recreational activities.

The casino features 665 slot machines, 17 table games, and two casino bars. The newly opened Lakeside Terrace at Rocky Gap Casino Resort offers a scenic and relaxing outdoor setting with a backdrop that includes Evitts Mountain and the 243-acre Lake Habeeb.

The golf course was included in GolfWeek magazine’s list of the best courses to play in Maryland and best casino courses, as well as featured in Golf Digest’s list of America’s 36 Best Buddies-Trip Destinations.

Rocky Gap Casino Resort is owned by Golden Entertainment, Inc. More information available on website.

Days Open: 7 days
Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10am-4pm, Sun. 7am – 1pm

Founded in 1849, St. Mark’s has served the community as a place of worship, education and service.

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!

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

Days Open: Tours by appointment

Kennedy Farm, Maryland a national historic landmark, used during the summer of 1859 by John Brown and his Provisional Army of the United States. From this house in 1859, John Brown, the storied abolitionist, seized the Federal Armory at Harpers Ferry, just across the Potomac River. Recently restored, this log house is on the National Registry. Open summer weekends.

Days Open: Tuesday – Sunday
Hours: Tues. – Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum highlights through a series of photographs, models and other material, the 70-year history of aviation and aviation-related manufacturing in the Hagerstown area.

Whether traveling for business or pleasure the Garden Plaza Hotel is sure to meet your needs. Hotel with large atrium.

Dans Mountain State Park is located in Allegany County, Maryland. The park can be accessed off I-68 at Exit 34 by traveling south on Maryland Route 36 for approximately nine miles.

Dans Mountain State Park serves as a seasonal recreational facility that covers 481 acres and offers a wide variety of wildlife, mountain streams, overlooks and scenic beauty. The primary feature of the park is an Olympic-size, heated swimming pool that offers an accessible ramp and chairlift for visitors with disabilities and a fenced wading pool. A modern bathhouse and concession stand serves the area from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The day use area, with additional picnic tables and a playground, overlooks the pool.

A pond that is stocked annually is an ideal place for anglers, young and old alike. Picnic tables are located throughout the park, and include accessible tables.

Three pavilions are available for day-use group events and the Water Station Run Pavilion, Pythian Pavilion, and Mountain Top Pavilion are available to groups by reservation only and for a fee. Be sure to visit their website to check terms of use and availability.

The Hill Run Group Campsite, available by reservation only, is a primitive group campsite with an open field for tent camping, picnic tables, a fire ring and the pavilion itself with the large fireplace.

Pets are allowed in the park on a leash, but are not allowed on playgrounds, in the pool area, or inside the restrooms.

The park is located on a 16-mile long mountain that takes its name from Daniel Cresap, one of the first settlers in Allegany County. Daniel was known for being adventurous, often hunting with a Delaware native American named Nemacolin. While pursuing a bear in a tree, Daniel fell and lay unconscious until Nemacolin found him and dragged Daniel home to safety. Since that event, the mountain has been known as Dans Mountain.

184.5 miles of adventure from Georgetown to Cumberland, Maryland!

Days Open: April – December
Hours: Wed-Sat 1-4 PM….Special rates for bus and group tours.

The fine old brick mansion at 135 West Washington Street in Hagerstown is the headquarters of the Washington County Historical Society. Research indicates that the main structure of the house was built for William Price, a prominent young attorney, who acquired the property in 1823. The mansion is a typical town house of the late Federal period. In the entrance hall is the original hanging stairway rising in a graceful curve to the third floor. There are several bedrooms with furnishings from the 1850s through the 1870s. Exhibits include papers and historic items from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War and the C&O Canal. A wonderful clock collection may also be found within the walls of Miller House showcasing clocks large and small from local clockmakers of yesteryear. Simms Jamieson Historical and Genealogical Library is open year round in lower level of the Miller House from Tues-Sat 9am – 4pm.

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.

Days Open: Saturday & Sundays (other days by Appointment)
Hours: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Depicting the heritage of local farming life, this museum displays antique farm equipment, an authentic turn-of-the-century country store, and model rooms of a typical 19th century farmhouse and a gift shop. Located off Route 65, first building at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center. Any size groups are welcome.

“You Pedal, We Pamper.” Packaging trips along the C&O Canal and the Great Allegany Passage and all points between.

Packaging trips along the C&O Canal and the Great Allegany Passage and all points between. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or the full trek from Pittsburgh to Washington, we handle all the details; lodging (B&B Inns and the finer hotels), delicious gourmet meals and attractions.

Transportation and guide service are also available. Each trip customized, from two persons to 20 people. Bicycle rentals hourly, daily and multi-day. Gear and repairs available from local bike shops.

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!

Hours: 1-4 PM

Visit the museum located in the barn and operated by the History and Museum Board and observe firsthand the rich heritage and history of Williamsport. Open Sundays, 1PM – 4PM.

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.

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.

Days Open: Open year-round on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and 2nd and 4th Sundays
Hours: 1-5 PM

Museum has thousands of items pertaining to Hancock, thousands of antiques, transportation museum pertaining to C & O Canal, National Pike, and Western Maryland Railroad. We also have many, many antique tools. We have a library for research of many historical buildings, businesses, clubs and churches. We have a complete listing of cemeteries in an around Hancock, also a great place for genealogy research.