Mountain Vista Guidebook
Sightseeing
~6 miles: Great place for hiking and overlook. Spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Stone lookout points were built by the Civilians Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
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Parque Estatal Gambrill
8602 Gambrill Park Rd~6 miles: Great place for hiking and overlook. Spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Stone lookout points were built by the Civilians Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
~6 miles: The first monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington. Set on a mountain vista with bucolic views of Washington Co MD, this spot along the Appalachian Trail is definitely worth a visit. It's a short hike from the parking lot. You can easily add on as many miles as you like, going North or South on the AT.
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Washington Monument State Park
6620 Zittlestown Rd~6 miles: The first monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington. Set on a mountain vista with bucolic views of Washington Co MD, this spot along the Appalachian Trail is definitely worth a visit. It's a short hike from the parking lot. You can easily add on as many miles as you like, going North or South on the AT.
~17 miles: Find yourself at the confluence of history and nature, experience John Brown’s Raid, a flash point that ignited the Civil War. Explore the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains and rushing waters of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers that powered industry and nation’s second armory. For more information see the link https://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm
• For kids: Harpers Ferry Adventure Center for Zipline. Kids love it.
• For kids and Adult: River Riders Family Adventure resort for Zip lining, Tubing or Rafting
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Harpers Ferry
~17 miles: Find yourself at the confluence of history and nature, experience John Brown’s Raid, a flash point that ignited the Civil War. Explore the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains and rushing waters of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers that powered industry and nation’s second armory. For more information see the link https://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm
• For kids: Harpers Ferry Adventure Center for Zipline. Kids love it.
• For kids and Adult: River Riders Family Adventure resort for Zip lining, Tubing or Rafting
~ 2 miles: Best Ice Cream around the DC region. South Mountain Creamery started as a small dairy farm and has expanded to a larger scale milk and dairy production business. They deliver their products as far as Washington and Baltimore in old fashioned glass bottles. They have learning tours for the children and a full dairy product store, featuring cheeses and ice cream. https://southmountaincreamery.com/
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South Mountain Creamery
8305 Bolivar Rd~ 2 miles: Best Ice Cream around the DC region. South Mountain Creamery started as a small dairy farm and has expanded to a larger scale milk and dairy production business. They deliver their products as far as Washington and Baltimore in old fashioned glass bottles. They have learning tours for the children and a full dairy product store, featuring cheeses and ice cream. https://southmountaincreamery.com/
~Half hour drive: The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address". https://www.nps.gov/gett/index.htm
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Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
1195 Baltimore Pike~Half hour drive: The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address". https://www.nps.gov/gett/index.htm
~ 6 miles: "A great little adventure! Tour is about 35 minutes . The guide was amusing and very knowledgeable about the caverns. The tour was cool. Bring a jacket, some parts were a little chilly and there may be a little water dripping from the cave ceiling. Overall enjoyed seeing the otherworldly-looking rock formations!
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Crystal Grottoes Caverns
19821 Shepherdstown Pike~ 6 miles: "A great little adventure! Tour is about 35 minutes . The guide was amusing and very knowledgeable about the caverns. The tour was cool. Bring a jacket, some parts were a little chilly and there may be a little water dripping from the cave ceiling. Overall enjoyed seeing the otherworldly-looking rock formations!
~16 miles, Close to Camp Dave, the country retreat for the US president. Nature, fresh air, wildlife, and trails that lead to Cunningham Falls. A nice day adventure to get away from the bustle of the city. Overlooks are beautiful and you will never be bored with the rocky trail
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Parque de la Montaña Catoctin
14707 Park Central Rd~16 miles, Close to Camp Dave, the country retreat for the US president. Nature, fresh air, wildlife, and trails that lead to Cunningham Falls. A nice day adventure to get away from the bustle of the city. Overlooks are beautiful and you will never be bored with the rocky trail
City/town information
~7 miles: Very close by rolling hills, Appalachian trils, south mountain inn. Great restaurants and home of Nora Roberts. Old fashioned shops. More information: https://www.town.boonsboro.md.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={E4DE0ECB-A02E-4603-8279-BAF21E62BC37}
• Crystal caverns in Boonsboro is the fun place to visit
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Boonsboro
~7 miles: Very close by rolling hills, Appalachian trils, south mountain inn. Great restaurants and home of Nora Roberts. Old fashioned shops. More information: https://www.town.boonsboro.md.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={E4DE0ECB-A02E-4603-8279-BAF21E62BC37}
• Crystal caverns in Boonsboro is the fun place to visit
~5 miles, Historic town of Myersville: Full of historic monuments! Tucked between 2 state parks: Greenbriar and Gambrill. 2 Golf Clubs nearby. There is a great seafood restaurant: J & B Seafood and Amish Market.
Myersville
~5 miles, Historic town of Myersville: Full of historic monuments! Tucked between 2 state parks: Greenbriar and Gambrill. 2 Golf Clubs nearby. There is a great seafood restaurant: J & B Seafood and Amish Market.
~ 4 miles: Historic Village of Burkittsville: surrounded by beauty. This town is Where the Blair’s witch was filmed. Beautiful smaller town then Middletown. Cobblestone roads
Burkittsville
~ 4 miles: Historic Village of Burkittsville: surrounded by beauty. This town is Where the Blair’s witch was filmed. Beautiful smaller town then Middletown. Cobblestone roads
~ 11 miles: Historic Downtown Frederick is its attraction, and you will find many unique shops and restaurants there. Enjoy the river walk, and hit Market Street and stop by the visitors center. You can pick up a map that the visitors center offers, and the plan will point you to historic sites within the city of Frederick.
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Frederick
~ 11 miles: Historic Downtown Frederick is its attraction, and you will find many unique shops and restaurants there. Enjoy the river walk, and hit Market Street and stop by the visitors center. You can pick up a map that the visitors center offers, and the plan will point you to historic sites within the city of Frederick.
~14 miles: Historic pre-Civil War Era town and location of the bloodiest battle in American History, the Battle of Antietam. On September 17, 1862 there were over 23,000 casualties on these hallowed grounds.
Presently the town looks very much as it did in the 1800s. Modern day conveniences have been added, but have been carefully planned out so as not to interfere with the historical nature of the town.
There is Ghost Tours 301-991-0265.
Sharpsburg is nestled beside the Antietam Battlefield, with various attractions, such as the C&O Canal, Harper’s Ferry, Washington Monument State Park, South Mountain, Crystal Grottoes Caverns, and many others just a short drive away.
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Sharpsburg
~14 miles: Historic pre-Civil War Era town and location of the bloodiest battle in American History, the Battle of Antietam. On September 17, 1862 there were over 23,000 casualties on these hallowed grounds.
Presently the town looks very much as it did in the 1800s. Modern day conveniences have been added, but have been carefully planned out so as not to interfere with the historical nature of the town.
There is Ghost Tours 301-991-0265.
Sharpsburg is nestled beside the Antietam Battlefield, with various attractions, such as the C&O Canal, Harper’s Ferry, Washington Monument State Park, South Mountain, Crystal Grottoes Caverns, and many others just a short drive away.
~16 miles: ): Great nearby town to walk around, shop, eat. On the Potomac River, with easy access to the C&O Canal.
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Shepherdstown
~16 miles: ): Great nearby town to walk around, shop, eat. On the Potomac River, with easy access to the C&O Canal.