Location: Hagerstown
Top Things to do in Hagerstown
- 1. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
- 2. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- 3. Hagerstown City Park
- 4. Pennsylvania Dutch Market
- 5. Discovery Station at Hagerstown
- 6. The Maryland Theatre
- 7. Hagerstown Premium Outlets
- 8. Hagerstown Suns Municipal Stadium
- 9. Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
- 10. Visitor Welcome Center
The 10 Best Things to Do in Hagerstown, United States
Hagerstown /ˈheɪɡərztaʊn/ is a city in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is the county seat of Washington County. The population of Hagerstown city proper at the 2010 census was 39,662, and the population of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg Metropolitan Area (extending into West Virginia) was 269,140. Hagerstown ranks as Maryland's sixth largest incorporated city.
Restaurants in Hagerstown
1. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
The WCMFA is a strong community anchor enhancing cultural opportunities, destination tourism, civic engagement, and economic vitality. Established in 1931 and dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting works of art for citizens from the four-state region, and national and international visitors, the WCMFA is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open six days a week, 52 weeks per year, offering free admission to a nationally recognized art collection, changing notable exhibitions, and numerous lively programs, educational offerings, and concerts. The Museum’s art collection includes over 6,500 works of art in the fields of American Art, world cultures, and art of the region. Changing exhibitions bring works of art from national and international sources to the region along with exhibitions recognizing regional artists.
Reviewed By poprox21 - Martinsburg, West Virginia
Great place for a class field trip!
Kids-only section, lots of hands-on crafts on display in an exclusive area. Classroom environment is a semi-private section just for kids where they can create and display their art.
Adults can browse hundreds of unique historical displays and local arts.
Located on the grounds of Hagerstown City Park, you can browse the displays and hen take a fresh air walk around the ponds and let the kids burn off steam on multiple playground sets.
Bring some cracked corn so the little ones can feed the ducks and swans.
2. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By Roadtrip42Maryland - Maryland
I bike on the canal whenever possible, usually embark Williamsport. We are so blessed to have this towpath in our backyard. People walk, jog, bike, fish along the way. Always a perfect antidote to daily craziness.
3. Hagerstown City Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Bob B - Falling Waters, West Virginia
It never ceases to amaze me, even when I first went to Hagerstown City Park as a small child -- the park is great. Whether you have a family or need to sit up a social event, this park is one that I recommend to everyone.
4. Pennsylvania Dutch Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By mrsagf - washington dc
This market was a great find. I am willing to drive a two-hour round trip to get there occasionally and only wish it were nearer. Open Thurs, Fri, Sat (check hours). Free parking lot.
Terrific bakery (try the old-fashioned sand tarts from Ridgeview's Bake Shop, Lancaster County, PA), large deli (great salads, rice custard), cheese counter, candy store, butcher, hot cooked meats, fresh fruit and vegetables,meals to go or to enjoy in casual seating, and more. Some gifts and furniture. Hard working vendors. A cultural throwback and a joy.
There is a sister store in Germantown, MD, just off I-270.
5. Discovery Station at Hagerstown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. is a hands-on museum that provides life-long learning experiences to thousands of children and families each year. We create an environment that stimulates curiosity for discovery, exploration, and further investigation through exhibits and programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles.
Reviewed By ITRT - Virginia
The Discovery Station in Hagerstown, MD offers hands-on science and history exhibits. Some of the galleries include Mars One and Space Exhibit, LEGO Robotics, Japanese Tomodachi exhibit, dinosaurs, transportation and aviation exhibits, kinetic and potential energy, Civil War, and grocery store and agriculture exhibit. Our five-year old grandson’s favorite ones were the LEGO Robotics, kinetic and potential energy, the 15-foot replica of the Titanic and the grocery store and agriculture exhibits. There is also an area called “Early Childhood Gallery” geared to the preschooler and offers a playground play area. There is a small gift shop to purchase various items and toys. According to their brochure, special programs and events are held throughout the year. Discovery Station is opened Tuesday thru Saturday from 10 am to 4 PM. Children 3 and under are free. Children ages 4-17 are $6.00, adults $7.00, and Seniors and Military $5.00. The Discovery Station is a great place to visit
6. The Maryland Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
The Maryland Theatre is the anchor to the Arts & Entertainment district in the city which comprises a new high school for the visual and performing arts (The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts), offices of the Washington County Arts Council and numerous new businesses and retail enterprises. The A&E District also offers convenient & inexpensive parking as well as over 10 restaurants. The Theatre provides comfortable seating for 1,281 at an average of 175 events and performances annually of country artists, comedians, orchestra concerts, children’s shows, musicians, recitals, stage shows including serving as the home of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, City Ballet School, The Miss Maryland Scholarship Pageant and Hagerstown Community Concert Association. The Theatre’s mission, as a non-profit organization, is to preserve, restore and maintain The Maryland Theatre as a historic property and to provide quality entertainment, educational offerings to the community at large. The Maryland Theatre welcomes approximately 100,000 people through her doors annually including over 5,000 volunteers and 12,000 local students.
Reviewed By Ralph E - Hagerstown, Maryland
The wife and I went to the Maryland Theater for the Maryland Symphony Orchestra's Valentine concert " Romantic Rachmaninoff" piano concerto no. 2 featuring guest concert pianist Andrew Staupe. The concert was spectacular as is the gorgeous Maryland Theater. Newly refurbished from top to bottom. New seating and an audio loop installed in the floor for the hearing impaired The concert also featured The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Kahn composed by Charles Tomlinson Griffes and Don Juan composed by Richard Strauss. Just a marvelous evening at the theater.
7. Hagerstown Premium Outlets
Overall Ratings
4 based on 173 reviews
Conveniently located off Interstate 70, Hagerstown Premium Outlets is easily accessible from the DC area, Baltimore, Southern Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Find impressive savings at Adidas, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gap Outlet, Izod, J.Crew, Jos A. Bank, Loft Outlet, Nike, The North Face, Polo Ralph Lauren, Talbots, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and more. Local Shop & Stay packages are available.
Reviewed By Bill H - Anchorage, Alaska
The Hagerstown Premium Outlets is the best outlet location I have ever seen. They have all of the great stores at very low prices, stores such as The North Face, Under Armor, Nike, and many others. If you are looking for Outlets with great pricing, this is the place.
8. Hagerstown Suns Municipal Stadium
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Patrick S - Laurel, Maryland
A nice stadium with an old time baseball look and feel.
Home of the Washington Nationa'sl affiliate Hagerstown Suns (Class A).
Manual scoreboard - a guy hangs up the numbers. Baseball food.
Clean restrooms (at the beginning).
Ample seating right behind home plate, under the roof, even when large groups are attending. Pretty professional major-league class game being played.
9. Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Melody M - Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
We decided to take our 3 year old grandson who through a medical condition cannot speak however is not mental challenged. The minute we walked through the door the people were so nice and catered to all the children who entered. When we walked Aldean into the Christmas train room his eyes glowed and the Conductor had the trains running awaiting for the sightseers. Aldean would look, smile and say Choo Choo and point to a different engine he wanted to see run. The "Conductor" started what ever engine was anticipated. To watch the excitment of our Grandson was priceless. I could ever ask for anything else especially at Christmas!!!
10. Visitor Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By helloworld22 - Hagerstown, Maryland
Friendly folks - who are ready to help plan our visit to the area. We hoped to see history of the area and the National Parks.... And maybe paddle local rivers. Great Maryland "bling" for sale in their shop.
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