- The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Hagerstown, Maryland, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Family Fun Center, Specialty Museums and National & State Parks.
- From Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park to Washington County Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hagerstown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frederick, Martinsburg, Harpers Ferry and Chambersburg.
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters, 799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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The Appalachian Trail is a famous, 2000 mile trail that allows hikers to explore the Appalachia region of New England. The trail is strung with a variety of lakes, streams, forests, stone structures, and wildlife.
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Harpers Ferry Center, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,184-mile long public footpath that was constructed by volunteers over the course of 16 years. The Appalachian Conservatory Trail was organized to help protect the trail.
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171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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Costumed park staff and volunteers present historical vignettes throughout Harpers Ferry National Park on some days, while on other days, visitors can take classes to learn to knit, raise a garden, and bake bread. Visitors can also hike and fish at the park.
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Through music, photos, and wax figures, the John Brown Wax Museum tells the story of John Brown's attack on Harpers Ferry. John Brown led an attempt in 1859 to stop slavery, and his story became the popular Battle Hymn of the Republic song.
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Thomas Hall, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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O' Be Joyfull Historical Tours & Entertainment, gives ghost tours of Harpers Valley, and its founder Rick Garland also conducts historical tours including tours of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. This leader also presents a Historical Songs and Stories Concert Show, as well as serving as a step-on guide.
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Overlooking the Potomac River, Jefferson Rock is a rock formation along the Appalachian trail. The rock offers stunning panoramic views of the river and surrounding wilderness areas, and is accessible by hiking.
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Featuring 36 synthetic lanes and electronic scoring, Terrance Lanes Tenpin Center hosts open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The alley features effects like glow lights and a techno sound system, as well.
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As an indoor skating rink, Red Bridge Roller Rink provides public skating sessions and party packages to visitors. In addition to the rink, the facility has a snack bar, skate shop, arcade room, and locker rooms.
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Baker Park has easy walking trails, water features, baseball fields, picnic tables, and benches. Visitors can walk, jog, run, play tennis, or hang out anytime. They also usually hold concerts every July 4th.
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A reconstruction of Barbara Fritchie's original Civil War dwelling, the Barbara Fritchie House and Museum documents Civil War history. Artifacts and antiques on display include furniture, clothing, chinaware, original documents, and manuscripts.