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1. Relax in Hagerstown City Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Relax in Hagerstown City Park
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2. Tour the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Tour the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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3. Admire the collection at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

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Admire the collection at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
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4. Find great deals at Hagerstown Premium Outlets

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Find great deals at Hagerstown Premium Outlets
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5. Enjoy a live show at The Maryland Theatre

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Enjoy a live show at The Maryland Theatre
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6. Learn about railroad history at the Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum

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Learn about railroad history at the Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
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7. Step back in time at the Jonathan Hager House

Step back in time at the Jonathan Hager House
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8. Spend a rainy morning at the Miller House Museum

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Spend a rainy morning at the Miller House Museum
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9. Go shopping at Valley Mall

Go shopping at Valley Mall
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10. Explore interactive exhibits at Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc.

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Explore interactive exhibits at Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc.
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11. Enjoy a family sports day at Fairgrounds Park

Category: Kids & Family
Enjoy a family sports day at Fairgrounds Park
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12. Visit Just Lookin' Gallery

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Visit Just Lookin' Gallery
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13. View local art at the Mansion House Art Gallery, Valley Art Association

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View local art at the Mansion House Art Gallery, Valley Art Association
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14. Enjoy a fun-filled day at Turner's Skate Palace

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Turner's Skate Palace
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15. Taste German cuisine at Schmankerl Stube Bavarian Restaurant

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Taste German cuisine at Schmankerl Stube Bavarian Restaurant
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16. Treat yourself to fine dinning at Nick's Airport Inn

Treat yourself to fine dinning at Nick's Airport Inn
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17. Savor local favorites at Bulls and Bears

Savor local favorites at Bulls and Bears
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18. Take the kids to Pretzel and Pizza Creations

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Take the kids to Pretzel and Pizza Creations
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19. Have fun at the Heavy Metal Playground

Have fun at the Heavy Metal Playground
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20. See vintage aircrafts at the Hagerstown Aviation Museum

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See vintage aircrafts at the Hagerstown Aviation Museum
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21. Visit the Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children’s Theater

Category: Kids & Family
Visit the Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children’s Theater
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22. Discover the public art along the Hagerstown Culture Trail

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Discover the public art along the Hagerstown Culture Trail
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23. Have dinner at Schula’s Grill and Crab House

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Have dinner at Schula’s Grill and Crab House
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Located in the crossroads of the Civil War, Hagerstown in Washington County is a charming town with a vibrant cultural and historical scene. Home to several important battlefields, including the Antietam National Battlefield, the South Mountain State Battlefield, and the July 1863 Battle of Hagerstown, Hagerstown also offers a wealth of attractions and activities for the whole family.

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