- TripBuzz found 137 things to do with kids in or near Emmitsburg, Maryland, including 132 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gettysburg, Frederick, Hagerstown and Hanover.
- From National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes to National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, the Emmitsburg area offers 102 different types of family activities, including: Historic Sites, Colleges & Universities, Mountains and Movie Theaters.
- The city of Emmitsburg in Frederick county Maryland is located just shy of the Pennsylvania and Maryland border. A home to less than 3,000, Emmitsburg is both a historical and religious site. Founded in 1785 during the period of the French and Indian War, this city also became patron to a Catholic pilgrimage site and is the birthplace of the first U.S. saint.
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26.5 Miles
96%
54 votes
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg, PA 17275
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The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center strives to provide arts programs to the community. Programs include full-scale Broadway performances, comedians, symphonies, kid/family shows and internationally-known speakers, as well as youth programs and senior citizen programs.
27.0 Miles
94%
48 votes
500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA
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Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center has 16 miles of hiking trails. The center also has a 32-room stone mansion that is used to train government officials in environmental issues.
27.2 Miles
Antietam National Battlefield is a designated area along the Antietam River which marks the location of the historic Battle of Antietam fought in 1862. The site consists of the battlefield, a military cemetery, a visitor center, and the famous Burnside's Bridge.
27.4 Miles
Featuring a stone arch bridge across Antietam Creek, Burnside's Bridge is a historic landmark of the Civil War. Visitors can walk along the bridge and enjoy the forest scenery surrounding the creek.
27.5 Miles
One of the many tributaries of the Potomac River, Antietam Creek flows past the battlefied of historic Battle of Antietam and offers historic sightseeing, camping, canoeing and more.
27.8 Miles
The Speedway on National Pike is an old-fashioned speedway with grand stand seating and clean restrooms. They have a food selection of burgers hot dogs, pizza, fries and more. Visitors can camp for free on the premises.
28.2 Miles
A schoolhouse in which the first free African American children received an education after the end of the Civil War, Tolson's Chapel is rich with history. Visitors can tour the inside of the small building.
28.6 Miles
83%
35 votes
5847 Lincoln Highway west, Thomasville, PA
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Beginning in 1941, Martin's Potato Chips Inc., has been a snacking staple of families all over Pennsylvania. Visitors to their 75,000 square foot facility can enjoy walking tours, and a stop in their gift shop.
28.9 Miles
59%
17 votes
1332 Londontown Blvd, Suite 103, Eldersburg, MD 21784
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A great experience for kids of all ages, the Stratosphere Trampoline Park features arenas made of trampolines for safe, jumping fun. Open for birthdays and special events, as well as dodgeball leagues, the facility also features an arcade room.
30.5 Miles
Now a National Historic Landmark, The Kennedy Farm was built in the 1850s by Dr. Robert F. Kennedy. It was once rented by John Brown, of the Harper's Ferry Raid. The building has been thoroughly restored.