THINGS TO DO RECREATION GUIDE

We are Open for Fun! Whether you’re looking to spend the day, week or just a few hours, our region offers an adventure for everyone.

#optoutside for thrill-seeking activities and beautiful terrain or take a leisurely stroll through our quaint and historic town. After a fun-filled day, head to our Arts & Entertainment District in Hagerstown for great food, live music and diverse art museums.

AIRSOFT OF RIVER & TRAIL OUTFITTERS

301-834-9950 rivertrail.com

604 Valley Rd., Knoxville, MD

Enjoy Airsoft with River & Trail Outfitters. Our Airsoft field is mostly wooded and the size of two football fields. A day pass includes access to the field for the duration of the day. We also offer rental packages which include a rifle, 1000 Airsoft BB’s, a face mask, gloves, a chest protector, and a uniform.

CARLISLE SPORTS EMPORIUM

717-258-4741 carlislesportsemporium.com

29 S. Middlesex Rd., Carlisle, PA

A year-round indoor and outdoor interactive entertainment complex.

CATOCTIN WILDLIFE PRESERVE AND ZOO

301-271-4922 | cwpzoo.com

13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont, MD

See more than 600 animals on 50 beautiful acres. Take a safari ride, feed parakeets, or take a “snap” shot with an alligator! So much to see and do! Open Mar-Nov.

CRYSTAL GROTTOES

301-432-6336 crystalgrottoescaverns.com

19821 Shepherdstown Pike, Boonsboro, MD

Underground caverns offer a beautiful display of natural rock formations. Guided tours detail the caverns’ history and geology.

DISCOVERY STATION

301-790-0076 | discoverystation.org

101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, MD

This hands-on museum includes exhibits and programs that focus on STEAM principles. Check website for hours. Fee charged.

HAGERSTOWN BMX

240-285-0246 hagerstownBMX.com

Fairgrounds Park

351 N. Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown, MD

Hagerstown BMX features bicycle motocross events. Practices are held Apr-Oct.

HAGERSTOWN ICE & SPORTS COMPLEX

301-766-9122 hagerstownice.org

580 Security Rd., Hagerstown, MD

This public, indoor ice recreation facility features an NHL regulation-size ice rink, concessions, party/group room, skate rental and sharpening area, pro shop, youth and adult hockey leagues, figure skating, private ice rental, birthday parties and more! Call for hours.

HAGERSTOWN SKATE PARK AT FAIRGROUNDS PARK

341 N Cleveland Ave, Hagerstown, MD State-of-the-art 25,000 square foot concrete skatepark designed and constructed by the worldrenowned Spohn Ranch from Los Angeles, California.

HAGERSTOWN SPEEDWAY

301-582-0640 | hagerstownspeedway.com

15112 National Pike, Hagerstown, MD

“The Capital of Dirt Track Racing,” this 1/2-mile, semibanked clay oval hosts stock racing. Quarter midget track. Weather permitting, season runs March until the last weekend of Oct, with weekend events mostly on Saturday evenings.

HEAVY METAL PLAYGROUND

240-415-8088 | heavymetalplayground.com

14515 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD

MASON DIXON DRAGWAY

301-791-5193 masondixondragway.com

21344 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD

The 1/4-mile N.H.R.A. drag strip’s season runs Mar-Nov. Racing is open to street cars, imports, race cars, motorcycles and sleds.

MT. AETNA NATURE CENTER

301-824-6045 | mtaetnaretreat.com

10375 Retreat Way, Hagerstown, MD Stained glass windows depicting the seven days of creation, to hundreds of sea shells on display, live snakes and ferrets you can hold and mounts of lions, bears and antelope. There is something for everyone. We have more African mammals on display than the Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History. You can sit by the observation pond and watch the turtles bask in the sun, climb the tower to get a look at the tops of trees, or through one- way glass, watch a blue jay raid a bird feeder 3’’ from your nose!

ROCKY GAP CASINO

301-784-8400 | rockygapcasino.com

16701 Lakeview Rd., NE, Flintstone, MD 21536

Step onto our casino floor and experience excitement like no other. Whether you’re here to play video poker, slots or table games, Rocky Gap Casino Resort is your best bet for a night to remember.

No person under the age of 21 is permitted on the casino floor. Please play responsibly, for help visit mdgamblinghelp.org or call 1-800-GAMBLER.

SEVEN TEN

240-347-4710 | 710bowl.com

19330 Leitersburg Pike, Hagerstown, MD

We are your family’s premier entertainment center for bowling, gourmet food and state-of-the-art arcade. Meeting space available too!

SOCIALITE STUDIO

240-527-1238 | socialitestudio.co

934 Sweeney Dr., Hagerstown, MD Hub City’s first interactive self-photography studio. Let your creative mind run wild as you experience and capture fun memories in our 15+ exclusive photo sets and 360 video booth.

STAR EQUESTRIAN CENTER/STAR COMMUNITY, INC.

301-791-6222 | starcommunityinc.org

13674 Greencastle Pike, Hagerstown, MD Therapeutic riding, riding lessons, field trips and birthday parties.

TILT STUDIO

301-494-8560 tiltstudio.com

17301 Valley Mall Rd., Hagerstown, MD Guests at Tilt Studio Valley Mall will enjoy more FUN

AT FULL BLAST with a dynamic roster of more than 150 classic and modern interactive video and redemption prize games for all skill levels, also offering current and classic pinball games. Tilt Studio is the perfect venue to host your next group event or birthday party, with flexible event spaces for group gatherings.

WAREHOUSE CINEMAS LEITERSBURG

240-608-4900 | warehousecinemas.com/leitersburg

28145 Leitersburg Pike. Hagerstown, MD Warehouse Cinemas is a movie theatre company that is redefining what movie going should be. From luxury seating to high quality food items, they are all about turning ordinary into extaordinary.

Golf

BLACK ROCK GOLF COURSE

240-313-2816 blackrockgolfcourse.com

20025 Mt. Aetna Rd., Hagerstown, MD 18 holes; par 72 (6,700 yards). Golf Digest 4.5-Star rated course attracts golfers from across the region and on occasion, a U.S. President. Pro shop and delistyle restaurant; often hosts tournaments.

THE GREENS AT HAMILTON RUN

301-733-8630 hagerstowngreens.com

2 S. Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown, MD Public, 9 holes; par 34 (2,554 yards). Downtown Hagerstown course offers mountain views at holes No. 1 and 8, blind fairway shots at No. 5 and a challenging uphill shot at No. 9. Putting green and enhanced clubhouse featuring food and beverages.

MUSKET RIDGE GOLF CLUB

301-293-9930 | musketridge.com

3555 Brethren Church Rd., Myersville, MD 18 holes; par 72 (6,902 yards). One of GolfStyles Washington’s “100 Must-Play Courses of the Middle Atlantic,” championship 18-hole public course designed by Joe Lee capitalizes on the panoramic views. Home to event venue Catoctin Hall.

YINGLING’S GOLF CENTER

301-790-2494 yinglingsgolfcenter.com

20220 Jefferson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 18 holes; par-3 course features small, elevated greens, a grass and mat driving range, putting green, batting cages and a putt-putt course.

PARKS, TRAILS, WATERWAYS

ANTIETAM CREEK

800-688-3467 dnr.state.md.us/fisheries

Drop your own kayak at Kiwanis Park, Hagerstown. Cast for carp, trout and smallmouth bass. Most of the creek is managed as a put-and-grow fishery.

ANTIETAM NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD & NATIONAL

CEMETERY

301-432-5124 | nps.gov/anti

Sharpsburg, MD

Site of the bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War. Films, ranger programs, museum, hiking trails and driving-tour maps. Visitor Center open 9am5pm, year-round. Park roads open dawn until dusk.

Fee charged.

APPALACHIAN TRAIL nps.gov/appa appalachiantrail.org

The 2,180+ mile long footpath includes an exciting span through Washington County.

Beaver Creek Off U.S. 40, just east of Hagerstown, MD. The Appalachian Trail in Maryland follows a 40 mile route along South Mountain.

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

301-663-9330 nps.gov/cato

6602 Foxville Rd., Thurmont, MD

Beautiful overlook views, wildlife, scenic hiking trails, camping, picnicking, fishing and playgrounds. Open year-round during daylight hours.

CHESAPEAKE & OHIO CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL

PARK

301-582-0813 nps.gov/choh

Williamsport Visitor Center location:

205 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD

Open mid Mar-Nov, Sat & Sun, 10am-3pm. Visitors can enjoy life on the canal during a replica canal launch boat program at Williamsport. This includes a short walk, boat ride, tour of Lockhouse 49 and a lock demonstration. Free. Boats will launch Sat & Sun, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Check website for boat hours and details.

CLAUDE M. POTTERFIELD POOL

301-733-2599 | hagerstownmd.org

730 Frederick St., Hagerstown, MD

The pool features a baby pool, a new double tube slide and the Slidewinder water slide in the main swimming area. New pavilion and shade canopies on the pool deck.

CUSHWA BASIN

301-582-0813 nps.gov/choh/ planyourvisitwilliamsportvisitorcenter.htm

In the C&O Canal National Historical Park, Cushwa Basin offers an enclosed fishing area perfect for youngsters, a lockhouse, re-watered canal section and the Conococheague Aqueduct.

DEVIL’S BACKBONE PARK

240-313-2700 www.washco-md.net/parks_facilities/pDevilsBackbone.shtm

Md 68, Near Boonsboro, MD

Antietam Creek meanders through the park. Features wheelchair accessibility for anglers.

FAIRGROUNDS PARK

301-739-8577, Ext. 169 hagerstownmd.org/314/Fairgrounds-Park

351 N. Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown, MD

Softball fields, in-line hockey rink/basketball court, walking and biking trail, BMX track, playgrounds, pavilions, soccer fields, a dog park, and a 25,000 sq ft state of the art Skate Park.