Skip to content
BusinessesGrow
Hagerstown, Maryland, Hagerstown, MD
SightseeingLocal GemHistory Buff

Hagerstown, Maryland

· Hagerstown, MD

Why you should go…

Hagerstown sits in the Cumberland Valley near Antietam National Battlefield and South Mountain State Park, making it a base for Civil War history and outdoor recreation. The surrounding Washington County countryside adds orchards, wineries, and hiking along the Appalachian Trail.

  • #hagerstown
  • #washington county
  • #civil war history
  • #maryland

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Hagerstown, Maryland, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Antietam National Battlefield

    Under $25

    Drive or walk the fields where the Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862, from Dunker Church to Burnside Bridge.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Catoctin Mountain Park

    Free

    Hike forested Blue Ridge trails to rocky overlooks like Chimney Rock and Wolf Rock in the mountains near Thurmont.

    14 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Queen Street Gallery

    Free

    A sprawling Martinsburg gallery of vintage posters, antique prints and maps, African art and antiques since 1997.

    18 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    West Virginia Glass Outlet

    Free

    Downtown Martinsburg shop selling new and vintage West Virginia art glass from Fenton, Blenko and more.

    18 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Martinsburg, West Virginia

    Free

    An Eastern Panhandle WV town blending Civil War and railroad history with rivers, mountains, and Main Street shops.

    18 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

    Free

    A basilica and museum in Emmitsburg, MD honoring the first American-born Catholic saint.

    21 mi awayMore like this