Visit Hagerstown-Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau

06/19/2024

Let freedom ring as we celebrate emancipation and the journey towards justice and equality.

06/18/2024

Congratulations to our member, Cushwa Brewing Company for placing 2nd in the TOP 20 Breweries in Maryland on Brewery Stars for June 2024! Their data-driven rankings are based on publicly available beer ratings and venue ratings. Please share with fellow craft beer fans., and add this to your next visit to Washington County. Cheers!

06/17/2024

Do you LOVE ice cream??? Check out our County's Ice Cream Trail! Participants who submit a completed map will get a free t-shirt. How it works: Visit each of these locally-owned ice cream shops and receive a stamp on your Ice Cream Trail map by September 21, 2024. Once you have completed the trail, complete the online form below that includes a photo of your completed map or mail in your map to with your contact information (fillable area located at the bottom of page) to: Public Relations – 100 West Washington Street, Suite 2600, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
More info?
https://www.washco-md.net/icecreamtrail/

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to all who are Dads, or are a father-figure in someone's life. Here are a list of gift ideas for today, or for a future day! It's not every idea, so if you come up with something for your Dad to do, let us know in the comments!

06/13/2024

Visitors - make plans to join the Washington County Historical Society June 29 for a Public History Day to commemorate the 160th Anniversary of the Ransom of Hagerstown!
This free event will take place from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with vendors and activities throughout the Miller House Museum and Garden. The day will kick off with a Mayoral proclamation in the morning! They will be offering a Walking Tour in Downtown Hagerstown at 11:00 AM led by Stephen Bockmiller, author of Follow the Money: The 1864 Confederate Ransom of Hagerstown, Maryland, who will be available to sign copies of his book. Be the first to see our new exhibit in the Miller House (second floor) that interprets the Ransom of Hagerstown for visitors, featuring WCHS artifacts! Refreshments, history books, and other gifts will also be available for sale inside. Outside at the Miller House Garden, guests can enjoy an art show by Antietam Gallery, local historical organizations, vendors, and more free family fun including historical yard games! This ticketed experience will raise funds towards their $20,000 fundraising goal! Register here: https://shorturl.at/q8luM

06/11/2024

Looking for unique and super cool ideas for Father's Day? Give Dad An Amazing Bucket List adventure on some heavy machine equipment Heavy Metal Playground! There are a few time slots left to book for this Saturday but you better book now, because they always sell out on Father's Day weekend. Can't make it this weekend? Get him a gift card! Book at www.HeavyMetalPlayground.com

06/07/2024

We couldn’t be happier for our Hagerstown Aviation Museum!! See it soon, onsite.

BREAKING NEWS!
The one and only 1947 Fairchild XNQ-1 Navy Trainer is being donated to the Hagerstown Aviation Museum. This historic airplane, one of only two examples ever produced, is scheduled to fly from its current home in Texas to the place of its birth, Hagerstown, this Monday June 10th.

The Fairchild XNQ-1 was meticulously restored during the years 1983-1992 by Don and Ann Pellegreno in their farm workshop near Story City, Iowa. The airplane has been maintained ever since and flown to air shows throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, awarded “Best in Show” many times!

The Hagerstown Aviation Museum is honored that Don and Ann chose the museum to be the caretakers of this remarkable, one-of-a-kind survivor. We are truly thrilled that after 75 years we can welcome her home to the roost!

The XNQ joins the museum's ever-expanding collection of aircraft and artifacts, each of which has its own story to tell, but as a whole tells the extraordinary story of the thousands of men and women who built the aircraft that made Fairchild and Hagerstown known throughout the world. Hagerstown has been forever changed by its connection to aviation and at the Hagerstown Aviation Museum, that is a story we are most proud to tell!

JOIN US FOR THE HISTORIC XNQ HOMECOMING AT THE MUSEUM!

To keep UP-TO-DATE on the arrival day and time of the XNQ follow the Hagerstown Aviation Museum Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HagerstownAviationMuseum or call the museum phone line and listen to the voicemail message 301-733-8717.

06/06/2024

On June 5, 2019, the US Senate officially designated June as ’Great Outdoors Month.' With our 5 National Parks, 8 State Parks, and numerous county & municipal parks you could say that Outdoor Recreation is in our Nature!

Photo Credits:
Burnside Bridge, Scott Cantner
Annapolis Rock: Megan Curry
Big Slackwater and Potomac River, property of Visit Hagerstown

06/05/2024

It's National Moonshine Day! Looking for a taste of history (legally, of course!)? Check out Pathfinder Farm Distillery and Tasting Room in Boonsboro and sample some of their unique moonshine flavors. They're a far cry from the bathtub h***h of the past, boasting smooth finishes and delicious infusions.

06/04/2024

Lace up your shoes, grab your camera, and head to Devil's Backbone County Park, Lappans Road, Boonsboro! It's the perfect place for a day of adventure, exploration, and breathtaking beauty. Photo Credit: LLoyd Stone

06/02/2024

Congratulations to the Hampton Inn Hagerstown-I-81 on winning the prestigious Conrad Achievement Award for 2023! This incredible honor, awarded to the top 1% of Hampton Inn properties, out of 3,000 Hampton hotels nationwide. This ranking is based off of their reviews, stay experience score, cleanliness, breakfast and Honors appreciation. We are proud to have this hotel in our membership!

06/01/2024

Congratulations on 4,166 spectators at Meritus Park for last night’s Hagerstown Flying Boxcars game!
📸 Scott Cantner

05/31/2024

Our Calendar of Events lists everything from concerts and festivals to art exhibits, living history and baseball games. Make plans for a weekend road trip to Washington County this summer!

05/30/2024

A new historic marker was unveiled today in honor of the historic Jonathan Street neighborhood. The Western Maryland Community Development Corporation along with the Maryland State Highway Administration collaborated to make this happen. We are so proud of our city and members of the community who worked to make this happen.

05/26/2024

As we wrap up National Travel & Tourism Week, we leave you with these fun facts. Enjoy!

05/24/2024

Day 6 of National Travel & Tourism Week. Our state parks offer an abundance of history, such as Fort Frederick. Its history spans 3 centuries, back to the French & Indian War. Add on some trails for biking & hiking and it serves up some excellent experiences!

05/23/2024

Day 5 of National Travel & Tourism week. Let’s give a shout out to our local artisans such as those in the Valley Craft Network, on our Pottery Trail (just to name a few!). They make the unique treasures that can only be found in Washington County.

05/22/2024

Day 4 of National Travel & Tourism Week: we celebrated by holding our 26th Annual Meeting at Meritus Ball Park today. Captain Stryker of the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars was on hand to help us greet our members. Their conference space was beautiful and the staff who served us did so impeccably. The food was delish!

05/21/2024

Day 3 of National Travel & Tourism Week. While the Hagerstown Aviation Museum has held events for several years, they are now open to the public as a museum!

05/20/2024

Day 2 of &TourismWeek. “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike,” -John F. Kennedy

05/19/2024

Celebrate National Tour & Travel Week with us! We’ll be highlighting some of our attractions, recreation & more from May 19-25, and hope you’ll enjoy the fun of

05/17/2024

Heading to see a game tonight? Check out one of these amazing restaurants before or after at one of these eateries! All are within easy walking distance of Meritus Park.
The Broad Axe The Dog House Bulls and Bears Pub and Eatery Hagerstown District Provision & Supply Co. Pretzel and Pizza Creations Hagerstown Rhubarb House Rice Thai Dining-Hagerstown The Schmankerl Stube Bavarian Restaurant - and more!

05/16/2024

Congratulations to all the winners of the 44th Annual John C. Frye Awards of Excellence in Historic Preservation!

05/15/2024

We are thrilled to have the Boonsborough Museum of History now be a part of the Civil War Trails, Inc. network of sites. These markers serve as “outdoor museums” to depict our place in Civil War History. Our own Tiffany C. Ahalt was on hand to assist with the marker installation. Stop by and visit!

The Boonsborough Museum of History recently joined the multi-state Civil War Trails (CWT) program.

05/14/2024

Congratulations to CVB Member, Big Cork Vineyards for being selected as one of the Best Wineries in Maryland, by Wine Enthusiast!

Maryland's wine scene is on the rise, carving out its own identity alongside its better-known neighbor, Virginia.

05/13/2024

Make plans to attend this event for the reveal of the Jonathan Street Marker Unveiling.

05/12/2024

DYK? According to Forbes, women make 80% of all travel decisions globally, including where to go, where to stay & what to do. So, this Mother's Day, surprise her with the gift a Dream Vacation! The best way we know is to do that is with We Inspire Travel Nicole Myers, LeRoy Myers & Associates Dream Vacations Dream Vacations!

05/09/2024

Click to view our final time lapse video of Meritus Park construction. It begins in March and goes through to the 1rst game played on May 3rd!

Final Time Lapse Video of Meritus Park, from March till the first game on May 3, 2024.

05/07/2024