- The list below includes 134 free or cheap things to do in or near Emmitsburg, Maryland, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Pubs, Colleges & Universities and Mountains.
- From Our Lady of the Mountain to Mount St. Mary's College & Seminary, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Emmitsburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gettysburg, Frederick, Hagerstown and Hanover.
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Store College Place, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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At the Appalachian Trail Conference Headquarters, hikers often have their pictures taken under the sign to signify that they have completed half the hike. The headquarters maintains a list of all hikers who have completed the 2,000-mile hike.
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21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA 17013
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Cumberland County Historical Society has a large textile collection of quilts and ceremonial clothes dating from the early 1800s through 2000. The society also has military weapons, military equipment, furniture, pottery, woodcarvings, paintings, drawings, cookie cutters, and cobbler tools.
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Only 1 in 100 students that apply to Dickinson College is accepted by the four-year liberal arts college. Students have been receiving an education at this campus since 1773, and the campus contains several buildings that were built in the 1800s.
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Weverton Cliff Trail is a ten mile hiking trail for hikers of all skill levels. Most of the trail follows the Shenandoah River, with small side trails leading to the riverbank.
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343 Campground Rd., Harpers Ferry, WV
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An expansive collection of memorabilia can be found at the Civil War Living History Museum. War relics, documents, and knowledgeable hosts are part of every tour. History buffs and curious visitors alike find something of interest to touch and experience.
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43 Old Taylor Ln, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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Built by relatives of John Wilkes Booth, he stayed in this home when witnessing the execution of John Brown, and historians believe he was headed to this house after shooting Abraham Lincoln. Guests can attend ghost tours of the home, séances, and the home is used for paranormal research.
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Featuring full stadium seating, AMC Owings Mills 17 is a movie theater that offers a number of amenities to its movie-goers. Visitors enjoy access to IMAX films and a full concessions menu with pizza, chicken tenders, and other hot foods.
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Opened in 2010, The Haunted Cottage is a local haunted attraction commonly visited by those fascinated by the paranormal. Ghost tours, paranormal research training, and unexplained events are among the many reasons that attract visitors to the cottage.
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408 Alstadis Hill Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV
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For 2.5 to 3 hours, visitors to Harpers Ferry Zip Line Canopy Tour can zip across eight ziplines reaching heights up to 800 feet. Guests can see the area's wildlife from the same height as most of the trees.
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408 Alstadts Hill Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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Offering above ground experiences, Aerial Forest Adventure Park at Harpers Ferry has 72 challenge elements spread across six courses to choose from. Activities include rope and log bridges, zip lines, and rock walls.