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Antietam National Battlefield
Historical place
Historic site of the famous 1862 Civil War battle features tours, interpretive programs & park land.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
(~1.51 km from centre)
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Burnside Bridge
Bridge
ππ The Burnside Bridge is a memorial preserved to honor the men who fought and died here defending it. Nicknamed the Creek of Death.
Walk across it, to your left and right are landmarks, memorials describing its story. If you walk to your right along the river there is a headstone memorial just up on...
4.80 (384 reviews)
(~1.66 km from centre)
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Devil's Backbone County Park
Park
Nature trails criss-cross this large city park with many mature trees, a river & a playground.
4.70 (567 reviews)
(~9.6 km from centre)
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C&O Canal Lock 38
Tourist attraction
ππ Wonderful piece of history. The NPS does a great job of keeping the area clean and enjoyable for everyone. Several historical markers too. Easy to walk, bike, or run. Mostly shaded, so even nice on a hot summer day
4.80 (227 reviews)
(~4.97 km from centre)
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Morgan's Grove Park
Park
ππ Very nice park. Large pavilion you can rent, nice playground for the kids, volleyball net available. Nice sling with bridges across. There is a small spring house you can enter.
4.60 (313 reviews)
(~7.51 km from centre)
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Crystal Grottoes Caverns
Tourist attraction
ππ I came here with my kids who are 9 and 7 as just something to do while it was raining outside. I had heard of this place but never really had an opportunity to go. We decided to make the 1.5 hour trek as my son has never been to a cavern before.
As we pull up, it is essentially an old house with...
4.40 (989 reviews)
(~7.65 km from centre)
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James Rumsey Monument
Park
ππ The man James rumsey invented the first steamboat in shepardstown, wv. This monument has a great view of the Potomac river that stretches and can see a great view of the Shenandoah valley. Easy hike up the steps. Kid friendly!
4.70 (161 reviews)
(~5.16 km from centre)
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Pry House Field Hospital Museum
Historical place museum
ππ A very nice and interesting place of the Antietam Battlefield tour. This is NOT General George McClellan's headquarters as believed to be, despite the big sign out on the road. The sign in front of the home does ask for a $5 donation, which is very fair. You enter around the side of the building. Le...
4.70 (59 reviews)
(~3.62 km from centre)
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C & O Canal Park
Park
ππ Love canoeing down the creek and i LOVE the memorials. Thank god nobody has graffitied them.
4.80 (32 reviews)
(~4.49 km from centre)
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Cullison Park
Park
ππ Multiple sets of playground equipment in both sunny and shady areas. Clean and well maintained equipment and park great for children of all ages. Great for parents and children with trails over to the James Rumsey park.
4.60 (32 reviews)
(~5.24 km from centre)