Emmitsburg Attractions

The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is a religious and historic site honoring the first US born saint. Shrine sites include a beautiful Basilica where Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821) is buried; a museum with video about her life; two historic houses in which she lived; a religious gift shop; and park-like grounds with plenty of parking. Pilgrims come here throughout the year to learn about Elizabeth Ann Seton's life, discover the depths of her faithfulness, and walk in her footsteps.

The National Fallen Firefighters' Memorial was built in 1981 on the campus of the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg. The Memorial was officially designated by Congress as the National Memorial to career and volunteer fallen firefighters in 1990. A sculptured bronze Maltese Cross rests atop a 7-foot stone cairn and an eternal flame burns at the base of the cairn.

The National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes is one of the oldest American replicas of the revered French shrine.