Hagerstown, MD Attractions

The Albert Powell Trout Hatchery now produces more than 200,000 rainbow trout annually, which are used to stock streams across the state.

The C&O Canal operated from 1828-1924 as a transportation route, primarily hauling coal to Georgetown. Hundreds of locks, lockhouses, and aqueducts, are still standing as reminders of the canal's role as a transportation system during the Canal Era. The canal follows the route of the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, MD.

Hager House is a 2-story stone house, built in 1739. The home of Jonathan Hager - founder of Hagerstown was built on two separate springs to ensure a protected water supply. Authentic furnishings fill the house as well as original Hager family garments and hundreds of artifacts. Displays include 18th and 19th century artifacts (coins, bone forks, bone buttons, shards, musket and rifle parts, and pottery).

Hagerstown Railroad Museum at City Park features a restored 1912 Steam Locomotive from the Western Maryland line, a caboose tour and a Museum featuring a unique collection of Western Maryland Railroad memorabilia.

The Mansion House Art Center is a Georgian-style mansion that was built by John Heyser in 1846. Exhibits by artists from the tri-state area are featured.

The Maryland Symphony Orchestra performs several concerts per year including youth concerts and a free Independence Day concert at Antietam National Battlefield.

The oldest section of Miller House was constructed in 1818. This red brick townhouse with period furnishings and a garden features a historical collection of Civil War artifacts, over 200 clocks, 260 dolls from 19th century and Shenandoah Valley pottery, including works by three generations of the Bell family.

Rose Hill is the final resting place for more than 2,000 Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War battles of Antietam and South Mountain.

The Train House and Museum has one of the largest gauge model railroad displays. Exhibits include rare and unusual Lionel products and toys, with much of the collection pre-dating World War II.

Located in Hagerstown City Park, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts features contemporary art, sculpture, paintings, Oriental art objects as well as a 19th and 20th century collection of American art. The collection consists of over 6,000 objects, which are displayed on a rotating basis.

The William M. Brish Planetarium provides different programs every month.