It's no coincidence that remarkable things happen in Hagerstown and Washington County, Maryland. Our Civil War sites attract history buffs from across the nation. We have scores of national, state, and local parks. Hiking, biking, whitewater-rafting, and more! You might not know that we have great golf, upscale and outlet shopping, restaurants, museums, theater and superb hotel and meeting facilities. We love to host conventions and groups here!

The Appalachian Trail, extending from Maine to Georgia, has 40 miles of trail in Maryland. The majority of the trail follows along the ridge crest of South Mountain, at Washington County's eastern border. The Appalachian Trail joins the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath at the Potomac River.

There's no place in Maryland that's better for bicycling than Washington County. Whether you are a leisure cyclist seeking a near wilderness experience, a day rider looking for new roads and places to explore, or a tourist in search of a good weekend trip, Washington County has something for you. Its historic towns, pleasant countryside, and miles of quiet back roads invite you to simply relax and enjoy yourself.

Washington County is unique in Maryland, because nowhere else can one find so many early- to mid-19th-century limestone arch bridges, along with several stone arch aqueducts along the C&O Canal.

Located in scenic Western Maryland, Hagerstown and Washington County is one of the top tour destinations in the Quad-State region. Situated at the crossroads of Interstates 70 and 81, Hagerstown is about one hour from both Baltimore and Washington, DC, by car.