Days Open: Open by appointment only, April – November.
Hours:
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.
Nestled on 100 rolling acres in Maryland’s Pleasant Valley, Big Cork Vineyards embodies the bold and expressive landscape of our heritage. Picturesque mountain view, elegant tasting room, national and international award-winning wines, along with a Grab-and-Go Market. Open year round. Check the website for dates and times.
Days Open: Thursday – Monday
Hours: Thursday – Monday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Fridays until 9:00 pm (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Days Open: April – October
Hours: Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm, other days by appointment
Located in beautiful Hagerstown City Park, the Jonathan Hager House is the original home of Jonathan Hager, the founder of Hagerstown. Built in 1739, the Hager House was uniquely erected over two springs, on a 200 acre tract called Hagar’s Fancy. In 1740 Jonathan presented the newly constructed house to his bride Elizabeth Kershner. Hager was an active participant of the community as a farmer and gunsmith. During the French and Indian War he served as a Captain of Scouts. He died in a construction accident in 1775 during a time when he served on various pre-Revolutionary War committees. He is considered not only the founder of Hagerstown, but also as the founder of Washington County.
Days Open: By Appointment
Hours: By Appointment
A Heritage Room, displaying artifacts of the area, has been established and is open to the public by appointment.
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.
Days Open: Closed Sundays during the Summer
Hours: Monday – Saturday from 9am-5pm
THE TRAIN ROOM OFFERS MODEL RAILROADING ENTHUSIAST, COLLECTORS AND NOVICE ALIKE A COMPLETELY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE. A LARGE DISPLAY OF LIONEL MODEL RAILROADING ITEMS IN O, 027 AND STANDARD GAUGE. A TWO LEVEL, FOUR TRACK MODEL RAILROAD LAY-OUT. Group rates available for the museum
Come walk back in time at Wilson Store. We have the Best Sharp Cheese in town, plus several other types. Candy galore, Hickory Smoked Sweet Bologna
Days Open: April – September
Class A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, the Hagerstown Suns, promise all fans who attend complete fun, family entertainment in the tri-county area. See our website for ticket information and merchandise availability.
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.
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.
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.
Days Open: Monday – Saturday
Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm. Sat 9am-12 noon.
Rose Hill Cemetery is an active non-profit public cemetery servicing Washington County and surrounding areas. In addition to being the final resting place of over 42,000 individuals, including many local and nationally famous people, it is also the location of the historic Washington Confederate Cemetery. Rose Hill Cemetery offers modern day interment services, monument sales and prepayment options. To learn more about our history, historic walking tours or to receive our e-newsletter visit our website. Cemetery gates are always open.
Days Open: Daily
Hours: 8am to Dusk
Begin your visit of South Mountain Battlefield at the Washington Monument State Park Office and Museum at 6620 Zittlestown Road in Boonsboro; or Gathland State Park in Burkittsville, MD.
July 13 – 20, 2019
Sharpsburg Pike, MD
The Washington County Ag Expo and Fair provides fun for the whole family! Come out for the day or take advantage of our passes. The Gate & Events Pass offers unlimited access to the fair and track events all week. Parking is free.
All Gate Admission Passes include Open Class and 4-H/FFA exhibits and shows, Live Bands, Machinery and Equipment displays, Business displays, and many weekly activities! Carnival rides not included in general admission.
Hours: Box Office hours are Tuesday-Thursday 11am-6pm, Friday and Saturday Noon-5pm
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children’s Theater presents Broadway style musicals and comedies year round. The experience begins with a salad bar, hot buffet, dessert, and full bar followed by the stage show. Shows for young audiences are performed on select Saturdays. New owners Shawn and Laura Martin have been acting and directing professional and semi-professional theater for their entire adult lives. Come to The Playhouse for high quality entertainment in the heart of Hagerstown’s Arts and Entertainment district.
The Hagerstown Speedway is a true 1/2 mile track with straight-aways over 900 ft. long & 70 ft. wide. The track is 90 ft. wide in the turns. The racing surface is made of the finest red clay in the nation. The smooth, wide surface makes Hagerstown Speedway one of the fastest and safest dirt tracks in the U.S. on which to race.
Days Open: March – November
Hours: ZOO HOURS: March and November- Open weekends, weather permitting, 10-4. April and October – Open Daily 10-5. May and September- Open Daily 9-5. Memorial Day through Labor Day – Open 9-6.
Nestled in 26 acres of woods, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo features creatures from around the world. Major attractions include 1,000 pound grizzly bear, tigers, zookeeper talks and educational stage presentations featuring touchable animals
A boutique winery located in Historic Funkstown, Blue Mountain offers a wide variety of wine from dry to sweet specializing in fruit wines. Make your own wine or buy your home brewing and wine making supplies, and visit our gift shop.
Days Open: Sun-Mon, Wed-Sat, closed Tue
Hours: Sun 12PM-5PM, Mon 11AM-6PM, Wed-Sat 11AM-6PM,
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.
Hours: 8am – Dusk
South Mountain State Park is a 40-mile long multi-use state park weaving along the South Mountain ridge from the Pennsylvania line to the Potomac River. It has no distinguishable boundary or entrance facility. South Mountain State Park can be accessed at a number of locations. Most of the park is only accessible by foot. Five beautiful state parks on the Eastern edge of Washington County. Adventure guides and brochures are available at Greenbrier State Park.
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.
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.
Complimentary site to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine’s main location, focusing on battlefield medicine after Antietam. Located in the historic Philip Pry House and barn. Exhibits, educational programs, special events.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Days Open: April-November
Hours: 11am-5pm April, May, Oct, Nov; weekends only. June-Sept: daily.
The historic Newcomer House at Antietam National Battlefield is the site of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area Exhibit and Visitor Center
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.
Enjoy fresh fried chicken, homemade soups, pizza and made-to-order subs seven days a week, for dine-in or take-out. Box lunches too! American cuisine. Battleview Market restaurant and deli serves the southern Washington County region. Located in the heart of historic Antietam Battlefield in Sharpsburg, MD. Battleview Market is a premiere convenience store offering a wide variety of services. Plenty of free parking. Buses are welcome.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Days Open: By Appointment
African American Heritage site, dedicated to preserving the history of the first black church and Freedmen’s Bureau school, in Sharpsburg, MD. A wayside marker is located on the property for more information.
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.
Enjoy our estate-grown Bordeaux-style wines in a relaxed setting with unique and stunning views of the Antietam National Battlefield.
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
Nestled on 100 rolling acres in Maryland’s Pleasant Valley, Big Cork Vineyards embodies the bold and expressive landscape of our heritage. Picturesque mountain view, elegant tasting room, national and international award-winning wines, along with a Grab-and-Go Market. Open year round. Check the website for dates and times.
Days Open: Thursday – Monday
Hours: Thursday – Monday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Fridays until 9:00 pm (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Days Open: March – November
Hours: ZOO HOURS: March and November- Open weekends, weather permitting, 10-4. April and October – Open Daily 10-5. May and September- Open Daily 9-5. Memorial Day through Labor Day – Open 9-6.
Nestled in 26 acres of woods, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo features creatures from around the world. Major attractions include 1,000 pound grizzly bear, tigers, zookeeper talks and educational stage presentations featuring touchable animals
The Hagerstown Speedway is a true 1/2 mile track with straight-aways over 900 ft. long & 70 ft. wide. The track is 90 ft. wide in the turns. The racing surface is made of the finest red clay in the nation. The smooth, wide surface makes Hagerstown Speedway one of the fastest and safest dirt tracks in the U.S. on which to race.
Come walk back in time at Wilson Store. We have the Best Sharp Cheese in town, plus several other types. Candy galore, Hickory Smoked Sweet Bologna
Tree Houses, Tree Cottages, tent sites and a rentable Picnic Pavillion. Campground sits on twenty wooded acres on historic South Mountain in Gapland.
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.
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.
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.
Days Open: By Appointment
Hours: By Appointment
Rural 1831 farmhouse offers tours and annual holiday open house. Open 1-4pm the first Sunday of each month in June – October.
Days Open: 7 days
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am – 4pm, Sun. 11am – 4pm
The museum has nearly 7,000 square feet of exhibit space featuring nine immersion exhibit galleries.
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.
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.
Enjoy a unique sandwich made with fresh ingredients and carefully selected wine and beer pairings. Live music on huge deck by the C&O Canal. Browse three floors of antiques! American cuisne.
Days Open: No disappointment with three floors of antiques, unique finds and BuddyLou’s Bargains! Enjoy a drink, sandwich and music on our deck by the C&O Canal.
Hours: Sun, Tues-Sat. 10am-8pm
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Little Orleans Campground is located on 222 acres of beautiful woodlands in the Upper Potomac River valley in Western Maryland and provides a total camping experience. There is always something to see and do regardless of the season! The tent and RV campsites are spaciously located within the forest area for your nature enjoyment. Each site has a fire ring and a picnic table, and each RV site has electric, water, and sewer. Full-service cabins are also available for rental. The Chespeake & Ohio Canal is located beside the Potomac River 1/2 mile to the south for additional hiking, biking, and horseback riding. There is also a boat ramp at that point on the river that is ideal for canoeing, kayaking, and other small craft. Both large and small group camping areas available.
Historic Town Hill Hotel B&B is located in the scenic mountains of western Maryland. Originally built in early 1916 as a fruit stand, by 1920, it had become a bustling restaurant and hotel. Town Hill was “the first tourist hotel built in the state of Maryland to accommodate the automobile traveler.” Its scenic overlook with an amazing view of three states and seven counties soon became known as the “Beauty Spot of Maryland.” Even after extensive remodeling, the Inn still retains the look of yesteryear with its 10 foot ceilings, original woodwork, and furnishings.
Town Hill Bed & Breakfast is proud to announce its 19th year anniversary. Some days it seems like a hundred years, other days it seems like just yesterday that we bought this old, abandoned building on top of a mountain in western Maryland. Much love, toil, and sweat has transformed it into our beautiful country inn. The hard part is now completed, and we look forward to welcoming all of our friends and acquaintances back.
Don’t let the word cabin fool you! We offer a beautiful hotel room nestled in a cabin with all the comforts of home in a rural setting with your own private parking. Each cabin interior is knotty pine (some also have stone) with contemporary air conditioning and heating, an eating area with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker and condiments, dish network television, cathedral ceiling and a complete bath with shower and modern amenities. Each cabin also has a front porch where you can just sit, relax and enjoy the mountain scenery.
Our goal is to bring a touch of country and relaxation into a fast paced world. Just in case you are wondering, the 7 C’s stand for cozy, convenient, comfortable, clean, classic, country, cabins. With a cabin so tidy and clean, you are sure to enjoy your stay.
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 State Park encompasses over 3,000 acres of public land for guests to enjoy. Rugged mountains surround the park, which also features 243-acre Lake Habeeb. The lake is fed by Rocky Gap Run, which winds through an impressive mile-long gap displaying sheer cliffs, overlooks, and a Hemlock forest dense with Rhododendron.
Rocky Gap Campground offers 260+ individual campsites (including 30 sites equipped with 30-amp electric hook-ups). The campground also has 14 Mini Cabins, a Yurt, a family group site, and two youth group camping areas. The campground also features a dumping station, bathhouses with hot water in each loop, the Scales & Tales Aviary, canoe/kayak/SUP board rentals (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day), a nature center, a private swimming beach, a playground, trail access, Snack Shack, and a camp store.
Pets are only allowed in select locations.
Reservations are available May-December. Make reservations online at https://parkreservations.maryland.gov or call the reservation center at 1.888.432.2267.
Scales & Tales is an educational program using injured, non-releasable birds of prey and reptiles native to Maryland. Featured at the Rocky Gap State Park Aviary are many birds that have been injured and cannot be released or have been raised in captivity and could not survive in the wild.
This one-of-a-kind program allows visitors the opportunity to view wildlife up close and hear the tales of how the animals became part of the program.
If you are looking for something unique at your next gathering, a Scales & Tales program can be scheduled as part of your special event.
To check for program availability, scheduling or to receive information on program costs, please contact the park office at 301.722.1480 or via e-mail to Ranger Barger at kathryn.barger@maryland.go.
The Rocky Gap State Park Aviary does not have regularly scheduled open hours. However, visitors may schedule a visit Labor Day through Memorial Day based on staff availability. Modified hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day allow visitors to observe feeding and training of the birds.
For an additional service charge, visitors may reserve a private Critter Encounter or Aviary Tour. Contact Park Headquarters at 301.722.1480 for more information on Scales & Tales or an updated program schedule.
Rocky Gap State Park encompasses over 3,000 acres of public land for guests to enjoy. Rugged mountains surround the park which features 243 acre, Lake Habeeb.
Rocky Gap State Park encompasses over 3,000 acres of public land for guests to enjoy. Rugged mountains surround the park which features 243 acre, Lake Habeeb. The lake is fed by Rocky Gap Run, which winds its way through an impressive mile-long gap displaying sheer cliffs, overlooks, and a hemlock forest dense with rhododendron.
Overlooking the lake is Evitt’s Mountain, named for an early settler in Allegany County, Maryland. Rocky Gap Campground offers 278 individual campsites (including 30 equipped with 30 amp electric hook-ups, Mini Cabin and Yurt Options), a family group site and two youth group camping areas.
The campground also features a dump station, bathhouses with hot water in each loop, the Scales & Tales Aviary, canoe/kayak/SUP board rentals (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day), a nature center, a private swimming beach, a playground, trail access, Snack Shack and a camp store.
Pets are allowed in Camp Loops Ash, Birch, Chestnut, Dogwood, and Elm (Sites 1- 143). Alcohol is only permitted inside personal motorhomes. Check-in for campsites is 3:00 pm and check-out is 1:00 pm.
The Family Group Site offers space for up to 40 people to camp together. The group site includes a two-story Mini Cabin with electric, as well as six 30 amp electric hookups and a group fire ring. Bathhouses are located in the adjacent camp loops.
There are 15 Mini Cabins located throughout the exterior of the Easter Hill Chalet campground. They sleep either four or six people. The Yurt accommodates 8 people and has an adjoining camp pad to increase the total site capacity to 15 people. Each has electricity (no water) and beds. Users must provide their own linens. Air conditioning and heat are not available. Check-in for Mini Cabins and the Yurt is 3:00 pm and check-out is 12:00 pm.
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.
Located in the award-winning Rocky Gap Casino Resort, A Little Munch offers tasty baked goods, a variety of sandwiches, and a full-service bar. Enjoy specialty coffee and a pastry, grab a sandwich and a beer or have a cocktail while playing at Rocky Gap Casino Resort’s video poker bar. A Little Munch at Rocky Gap Casino Resort offers tasty baked goods, a variety of sandwiches and a full-service bar. Stop by the lobby and grab a bite, your stomach will thank you.
