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At the crossroads of conflict, the long war engulfed homes and livelihoods, leaving its mark throughout the region's cities and towns. Local citizens, though divided by conviction, were united by compassion. Discover these stories and more, while exploring local art, culture, dining, and shopping in Maryland's Civil War cities and towns. Baltimore Barnesville Boonsboro Brookeville Brunswick Buckeystown Clear Spring Cumberland Emmitsburg Frederick Funkstown Hagerstown Hancock Manchester Middletown Mount Airy New Market Oakland Poolesville Rockville Sharpsburg[...]
Artifacts, photos, historic cabooses & locomotives, and model railroads of the Hagerstown Roundhouse and the five railroads that made Hagerstown the "HUB CITY".
Meritus Park, home of Maryland’s newest minor league team, the Flying Boxcars, was part of a revitalization project in Hagerstown and is a hub for the community, hosting more than sixty Atlantic League Professional Baseball games every year. The stadium also serves as a venue for concerts, community events, and much more throughout the year. It opened in the spring of 2024. The team’s unusual moniker is an homage to the nickname for the famous[...]
June 2018 Barefoot Theory calls Assateague & Chincoteague Island Road trip one of the East Coast’ top Five for Adventure Indianapolis Star Names Ward Wildlife Museum One of “America’s Landmarks and Hidden Gems Hagerstown is One of Expedia.com’s “Most Beautiful Towns in America” Ocean City Named One of Top Weekend Beach Deals in the Country, According to Southern Living Philadelphia Magazine Sings the Praises of an Ocean City Vacation Fodor’s Calls Assateague One of the[...]
Connects two of the city’s most popular destinations -the downtown Arts & Entertainment District with City Park and the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts.
Take a selfie with the caboose at America’s oldest railroad depot, the B & O Railroad Ellicott City Station Pump it up by mountain biking at Patapsco Valley State Park, Maryland’s first state park Sip a fruity wine at Linganore Winecellars Find your “Hip to Historic” experience at Frederick Visitor Center Stroll by bridges, fountains and trompe l'oeil art along the promenade at Carroll Creek Park Learn how triage was created at the National Museum[...]
Only mid-scale extended stay hotel in the city, situated on the areas only Hospitality Campus. Plenty of shopping and Dining options. Easy access to I-81 and I-70, where north and south meets east and west.
Day 1 Begin with a visit to Hancock; built astride the Old National Pike, it was one of the principal stopping‐off places for stagecoaches and Conestoga wagons headed west. Get a glimpse of history at the C&O Canal Visitors Center, operated by the National Park Service. Railroad history buffs will enjoy this site for the history of the Western Maryland Railroad. After, visit the Blue Goose Fruit Market & Bakery for fresh local produce and[...]
The aroma of Chesapeake spice permeates the mountains of Maryland too. If you are looking to combine a number of signature Maryland experiences together, head west to the mountains for a scenic drive or hike, and end your day with a traditional Maryland crab feast. Just outside Frostburg and on the Historic National Road, America’s first federally funded highway, Hen House Restaurant is the largest seafood restaurant west of Frederick with seating for 400 people[...]