- TripBuzz found 127 things to do with kids in or near Thurmont, Maryland, including 117 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gettysburg, Frederick, Hagerstown and Mount Airy.
- From Lawyers Moonlight Maze to Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo, the Thurmont area offers 105 different types of family activities, including: Farms & Ranches, National & State Parks, Maze and Zoos.
- The town of Thurmont, located in Frederick County, Maryland is the populous center for more than 6,000 residents. Settled on an area of just over 3 square miles, Thurmont is just 10 miles from the Pennsylvania state border and nearby the presidential Camp David in Catoctin Mountain Park. The town is rich in culture and the arts, host to a variety of arts and craft festivals and entertainment annually.
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A popular stop before any battlefield tour is a visit to the Gettysburg Diorama. The unique small-scale depiction of the battlefield features over 20,000 hand-painted 3D miniatures and helps visitors understand the history visually while a guide tells a story of the three-day battle.
16.7 Miles
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72 votes
101 West Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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The Discovery Station at Hagerstown is a local history museum for all ages. They have interactive displays, a life size reconstruction of a 3rd class cabin, and a Titanic display.
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97 votes
19821 Shepherdstown Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713
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Crystal Grottoes Caverns, Maryland's only show caves, are natural caves containing interesting geological formations such as flowstones, stalactites and more.
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502 votes
778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA
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Offering a historical journey through the largest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours takes guests through the major historical sites of the area. The bus guide narrates the history of the battle in the 2-hour tour.
16.7 Miles
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138 votes
789 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA
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The only complete wax collection of American Presidents and their first ladies in the region is contained within the Hall of Presidents & First Ladies. It is located across the street from the Gettysburg Tour Center directly adjacent to the National Cemetery.
16.7 Miles
The Historic Tour Company offers educational, engaging, and exciting tours of Gettysburg with two tour options: a 2.5 hour tour of the premier battlefield or the 2 hour tour of the battlefield with content for kids.
16.8 Miles
Jennie Wade was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Visitors can tour her home with costumed interpreters and see the restored Jennie Wade House, as it was on that fateful day.
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Gettysburg Ghost Tours
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47 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Gettysburg Ghost Tours offers guided, one-hour evening candlelit walks around the historical battlefield. Focusing on visiting areas that local legends repute to be haunted at this historical site, the tour recommends reservations for its nightly excursions.
16.9 Miles
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411 votes
111 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Dedicated to preserving the history for the largest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg Seminary Ridge Museum contains educational exhibits. The exhibits display information about the battle, the hospital that cared for the wounded, and its religious history.
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Monocacy National Battlefield marks the site of the famous 'Battle That Saved Washington' fought during the American Civil War. Visitors can explore the field through its numerous walking trails and view interactive exhibits at the visitor center.