Visit Hagerstown-Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau

02/15/2025

There is a replica of the Negro Motorist’s Green Book on display at the newly opened National Road Museum in Boonsboro. One location in Hagerstown is listed, the former Harmon Hotel on Jonathan Street in Hagerstown. Willie Mays stayed there when he played his first ever ball game at Municipal Stadium.

02/12/2025

DYK? Ferry Hill Plantation in Sharpsburg, MD is a designated site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom? It's also part of the National Park Service. An enslaved woman, Daphne, attempted to escape from the plantation. Learn more about Daphne: https://tinyurl.com/3cujvr8k

Artistic rendering via the NPS Website.

02/09/2025

It’s National Pizza Day and a perfect way to celebrate it is to watch the Super Bowl with some of your favorite slices and toppings! Check out our dining guide for options that include pubs, breweries or delivery!

https://shorturl.at/ClamU

02/06/2025

❤️ Escape with your sweetheart to the romantic heart of Maryland! ❤️
Looking for the perfect getaway to reconnect and rekindle? Look no further than beautiful Washington County, MD! Imagine yourselves hand-in-hand, exploring charming small towns, strolling through breathtaking landscapes, and savoring delicious farm-to-table cuisine. Check our blog post on things to do to make your romantic visit - anytime of year! Click Here: https://shorturl.at/6QoQl

02/03/2025

We celebrate our African American heritage always, and are especially appreciative of this opportunities to highlight it during Black History Month. Here is an opportunity to take a driving tour, written by Dr. Emilie Amt, Historian.

https://www.visithagerstown.com/blog/36/a-driving-tour-of-african-american-history-in-washington-county-md

02/03/2025

We celebrate African American History always, and appreciate the opportunities to emphasize it during black History Month. We are happy to offer this driving tour of our African American history, written by Dr. Emilie Amt, Historian, with some updates from our staff. Make a weekend of it - there is so much to take in!

https://www.visithagerstown.com/blog/36/a-driving-tour-of-african-american-history-in-washington-county-md

02/01/2025

A quick look at the newly opened Hub City Brewery in Hagerstown. Go check them out tonight!
Video Credit: Christopher Lee

01/31/2025

Did you know about Shepherdstown Pedal & Paddle's signature adventure? The *Pedal and Paddle* trip starts with a bike ride on the C&O Canal Towpath. They meet you, send you downriver on the flat waters of the Potomac river with kayaks or canoes. It's a day of fun!

*Book Your Group Trip*
Taking 2025 Reservations Now
• Cycle the C&O Canal Towpath
• Kayak or canoe the peaceful Potomac
• Overnight float camping trips available
• Groups from 2 to 30 people
• Boy Scouts or Girl Scout groups
• Company team building adventures

01/28/2025

Galentine's Day in Downtown! ✨
Treat your besties to a day of fun on Sat, Feb 8th from 11AM-8PM.
Explore our Women-Owned businesses, sip on delicious drinks, and unleash your creativity with fun workshops!
💕 Heart-shaped balloons, 💕 Artisan vendors, 💕 Mocktails & cocktails
Grab your gals and let's celebrate! Tickets available:
http://apm.activecommunities.com/hag.../Activity_Search/5760
For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/565331156407408

01/22/2025

If you love Country Music, especially Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire, Martine McBride, Dolly Parton and others, *don't miss* The First Ladies of County" show! This talented group of singers perform a dynamic show featuring some of the greatest women’s hits in the country music songbook! Preceded by a buffet dinner with a cash bar available. Jan. 25, 6PM at the Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater! To purchase tix: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=265775

01/21/2025

Thank you to travel writer, Liz Mays, Get Lost In The USA; she has posted another installment on her website about her visit to Washington County, re:Crystal Grottoes Caverns

What makes Crystal Grottoes Caverns, Maryland’s only public cave, worth visiting? I was surprised to find out the answer is plenty!

01/20/2025

Thanks to Steven McCarty, a volunteer park ranger at Fort Frederick State Park, we got these great photos of the North Loop, one of the trails at the park.

01/16/2025

Great weeknight entertainment fun can be had at Thick-N-Thin Brewing Co, with Blue Grass each Tuesday from 6-8pm. Grab a bite from Blue Boar Food truck while their and it's a knee-slapping Appalachian-style hootenanny!

01/12/2025

There is a view waiting for you, in Washington County. Shown here at High Rock, visitors can walk from their car onto this scenic overlook!



📸 credit: Barry Penrod

01/10/2025

While today is National Houseplant Day, we really think everyday is worthy of celebrating our O2-producing fauna! We do have some great ways to continue to celebrate, anytime. Start out at Sprout: Plants & Things in Town of Williamsport MD, who offer a wide variety of houseplants and plant care items. After, head over to Alpine Cocktail Bar to pick up a plant in their plant room, then top it off with a delicious mocktail or cocktail!

01/08/2025

Planning a weekend Getaway? Our Online Calendar of Events is a great way to check out what's happening, for a winter time break from the everyday. Check it out! https://www.visithagerstown.com/events