Boonsboro is a charming Washington County town located at the base of South Mountain, originally founded in the 1830s by George Boone, a cousin of famed American pioneer Daniel Boone. Today, the city serves as the gateway to the Antietam National Battlefield, known for its connection to significant American Civil War battles in 1862. It is known throughout the East Coast for its connection to internationally-acclaimed novelist Nora Roberts, the owner of lovely local hotel Inn BoonsBoro.

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Crystal Grottoes Caverns

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