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Boonsboro Attractions

Boonsboro was founded in 1792 by first cousins of Daniel Boone - George and William Boone. The town was prosperous during the early 1800s as it served pioneers traveling westward, by wagon, through town.
Boonsborough Museum of History
The Boonsborough Museum of History has an extensive Civil War collection, displays of ceramics, glassware, weapons, and ancient artifacts.
Address
Boonsborough Museum of History
113 North Main Street
Boonsboro, MD 21713-1007
United States
Phone 1 (301) 432-6969
Fax 1 (301) 416-2222
Hours
May 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed13:00
Close 17:00
Crystal Grottoes Caverns
The Crystal Grottoes Caverns feature many pure white-colored stalactites and stalagmites; natural sculptures and other formations can be seen from illuminated walkways, including 'Old Father Time,' and 'The King on His Throne'. Guided tours explain the history, formations, and geological aspects of the caverns.
Hours
April 1 to November 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
December 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed11:0011:00
Close 16:0016:00
Cost
Adult$ 15.00
Group discounts$ 10.00
Child 11 & under$ 10.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Greenbrier State Park
Greenbrier, located in the Appalachian Mountains, has a 42-acre man-made lake and beach which allows for swimming, canoeing, hiking and nature study. The Appalachian Trail passes through the park making it an ideal location for hiking.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
CloseSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunset
Cost
Admission Cost$ 4.00
SeniorFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
South Mountain State Park
South Mountain has over 10,000 acres for year-round hiking on the Appalachian Trail. The battle of South Mountain was fought here in September 1862.
Washington Monument State Park
The first monument to honor George Washington was built her in 1827 by the citizens of Boonsboro. This rugged stone tower was built with the help of the town's 500 inhabitants.
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