Hagerstown - Maryland - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Hagerstown, Maryland, is the place to visit if you want a vacation of a lifetime. The wealth of attractions will keep you so busy that you may not even have time to visit them all.  The Hagerstown Speedway is a 1/2 mile track open from February until October and if you are a fan of the San Francisco Giants, don't miss out on an opportunity to see the farm team playing at the Municipal Stadium, which has seating for 6,000.

For the history buff, there are two historic homes you can visit. Hager House is a stone structure built in the 1700s and depicts life as it was back then. The Miller House doubles as a historical museum with papers related to the War of 1812 and the Civil War. There are over 2,000 Confederate soldiers buried at the Rose Hill Cemetery showing that there were many Civil War battles fought on this site. In addition to these sites, there are many other museums related to trains, the native peoples and the fine arts.

Hagerstown City Park is a 50-acre lake that is home to over 250 species of waterfowl and the Albert Powell Trout Hatchery has self- guided tours of the ponds where over 200,000 trout are raised.

Hagerstown is the home of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra so music lovers will definitely want to include a concert or two. In addition, the Maryland Theater offers many different kinds of performances and the Washington County Playhouse has different Broadway shows every two months.

Whether your recreational interests lie in summer or winter sports, you will find them here in Hagerstown. Golfing enthusiasts will love the 18-hole Municipal Golf Course. If you like skating you can get that in too, at the Washington County Sports Foundation and the Whitetail Mountain Resort is the premier ski resort in the region.

The abundance of lodgings in the area will not make it difficult for you to find just the right location. Stay at one of the bed and breakfast establishments, a hotel, camp out in Yogi Bear's Jellystone Resort or rent a cottage at the Cedar Crest Cottage - a delightful two bedroom cottage with many amenities and a fully stocked kitchen. 

For your dining enjoyment, there are many locally owned restaurants and eateries where you can have an elegant meal or a snack to take with you. The Black Steer Family Steakhouse has the steaks done to perfection, but you can also choose Italian cuisine at The Burhans Station Food and Drinks with its downstairs pub or enjoy BBQ at Kersch's Southern BB-Q. Old South Mountain Inn, located in a historic setting, is the premier spot for fine dining.

Prime Outlets Hagerstown is a shopping experience you won't want to miss with over 100 stores. There are also many other smaller boutiques where you can purchase antiques, crafts, gifts and jewelery to remind you of your time in this beautiful city.