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1. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- Starting in Georgetown, the C&O Canal begins low alongside 19th century brick and stone buildings. This is where mules once towed canal boats that... read more
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- Nile Expert Tip: Many of the 18th and 19th century buildings lining the C&O Canal towpath in Georgtown are much as they...
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2. Cunningham Falls Nature Trail
- Cunningham Falls Nature Trail is an easy alternative to the busy Cunningham Falls Lower Trail, still offering the same sight but with a more remote... read more
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3. National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
This shrine honors the first American-born saint canonized in the Roman Catholic Church. A young widow who converted to Catholicism, Mother Seton...
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4. Catoctin Mountain Park
- The National Park Service and the Maryland State Forest and Park Service preserve the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Mountains in Maryland.... read more
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- Nature & Wildlife
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5. Cunningham Falls State Park
- The Maryland State Forest and Park Service along with the National Park Service preserve the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Mountains in Maryland.... read more
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6. Hagerstown Prime Outlets
- Located 70 miles northwest of Baltimore, the Prime Outlets at Hagerstown offers upscale outlet shopping with an impressive collection of 100 designer... read more
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7. Cat Rock Trail
- Cat Rock Trail (yellow-blazes) begins across from the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center on NPS property. Immediately, the trail steps onto... read more
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8. Gambrill State Park
- Gambrill State Park encompasses 1,137 acres in Frederick County, offering scenic overlooks affording splendid views of the historic countryside.... read more
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9. Grotto of Lourdes
If you know the story of St. Bernadette -- the French peasant girl who saw Mary, mother of Jesus, in a grotto -- but you aren't going to France...
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10. National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
This site, at the National Fire Academy, holds special significance since September 11, 2001: The firefighters who died at the World Trade Center...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Hagerstown. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
