Hagerstown

Hagerstown is the county seat of, and the largest city in, Washington County. The city is perhaps best known for its outlet mall, which offers a huge variety of clothing among other things. The community is named after Jonathan Hager, a German pioneer who settled the area in the mid-1700s. Hagerstown has an approximate city population of 40,000 and metropolitan population of ~260,000.

By car

Hagerstown is only 75 minutes away from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Harrisburg. The main interstate highways running by the city are I-81 and I-70, each of which have multiple well-signed exits for Hagerstown and intersect southwest of the city. US 40 and US 11 run through the city and cross in central Hagerstown.

By bus

Atlantic Coast Charter Buses has stops in Hagerstown.

By plane

• Hagerstown Regional AirportCommercially serviced with flights to and from Orlando-Sanford International Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport through Allegiant Airlines, and Pittsburgh International Airport and Washington-Dulles International Airport via Sun Air Express.

Alternatively, one can use Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), Washington National Airport (DCA), or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) all of which are within driving distance of Hagerstown.

• Renting cars or driving to Hagerstown is advised because only the downtown area is walkable. Walking downtown, however, is safe and charming.
• For a taxi you could call Miller Cabs, Turner Vans, or hail Downtown Taxi! cabs on the streets in downtown.
• County Commuter buses are effective and go to all points in Hagerstown and Washington County.

Aside from simply admiring the ubiquitous vistas of the Appalachian Mountains, you might also want to see:

• Discovery Station

  phone: +1-877-790-0076
  address: 101 W Washington St
  Non-profit volunteer-run science museum dedicated to providing an exciting learning environment for curious minds of all ages.

• Hagerstown City Park

  phone: +1 301 739-8577
  address: 501 Virginia Ave
  Stroll through a beautifully traditional city park, with playgrounds for the kids, picnic areas, and a flock of ducks and geese to accompany you on your walk around the park's lake.

• Hager House

  phone: +1 301 739-8393
  address: 110 Key St
  See the founder of Hagerstown's pre-Revolutionary War house.

• Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

  phone: +1 301-739-5727
  address: 501 Virginia Ave

• Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum

  phone: +1 301 739-4665
  address: 296 S Burhans Blvd
  4 model train layouts and various other railroad memorabilia, this museum is open year-round and is located inside a former railroad roundhouse, hence its name.

Theatre

• Maryland Theatre

  phone: +1 301 790-3500 or +1 301 790-2000
  address: 21 S. Potomac St
  Symphony House that plays host to famous performers and all of the Maryland beauty pageants. Home to the Maryland Symphony Orchestra.

• Washington County Playhouse

  phone: +1 301 739-SHOW
  address: 44 N. Potomac St
  Dinner Theatre.

• The city is a focal point for mountain bikers, fishermen, canoeists and hunters interested in the plentiful outdoor recreational opportunities in the area. The Appalachian Trail and the Chesapeake and Ohio (C & O) Canal Towpath are close by.

• Hagerstown Suns

  phone: +1 301 791-6266
  address: 274 Memorial Blvd. E.
  "A-level minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Washington Nationals."

• Black Rock Golf Course

  phone: +1 240 313-2816
  address: 20025 Mt. Aetna Rd

• Hagerstown Speedway

  phone: +1 301 582-0640
  address: 15112 National Pike
  "One of the East Coast's premier dirt tracks."

• Mason Dixon Dragway

  phone: +1 301-791-5193
  address: 21344 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713
  "NHRA sanctioned, 1/4 mile, dragstrip located near Hagerstown."

Hagerstown has multiple lifestyle/power centers with big-box stores, plazas, and 2 major malls:

• Premium Outlets Hagerstown

  phone: +1 301 790-0300
  address: 495 Premium Outlets Blvd.
  The Premium Outlets Hagerstown is a large outdoor mall with over 100 stores.

• Valley Mall

  phone: +1 301 582-0700
  address: 17301 Valley Mall Rd.
  The Valley Mall is one of two indoor malls in the Hagerstown Metropolitan area (the other is the Martinsburg Mall). There is close to 1 million square feet of retail space. The anchors are Macy's, The Bon-Ton, JCPenney, Sears, Regal Cinemas 16, Toys 'R' Us/Babies 'R' Us, Old Navy, Men's Wearhouse, and Shoe Dept. Encore.

Hagerstown dining includes international flavors as well as landmark American establishments. Many restaurants can be found downtown, on and around US 40, in the North End, and near the Valley Mall. Typical chain restaurants are also abound, particularly along US 40 and around the main retail areas.

Budget

• Alekos 2 Go

  phone: +1 240 313-4976
  address: 511 Northern Ave
  Greek and American cuisine. Drive-thru and pick-up services also available.

• Hagerstown Family Diner

  phone: +1 240 707-6330
  address: 431 Dual Hwy.
  Very popular traditional American diner.

• Karu Peru

  phone: +1 301 739-5310
  address: 1423 Dual Hwy.
  Peruvian and Latin American cuisine.

• Krumpe's Do-Nuts

  phone: +1 301 733-6103
  address: 912 Maryland Ave (in the rear)
  A Hagerstown tradition for over 75 years. Iconic Hagerstown doughnut shop that hosts the annual New Year's Krumpe's DoNut Drop in the Public Square and the Krumpe's Donut Alley Rally 5k.

• Pollo Loco

  phone: +1 240 707-6101
  address: 18501 Maugans Ave Ste 102
  Serves Peruvian and Latin American cuisine.

• Washington Chicken

  phone: +1 301 790-0555
  address: 222 E. Oak Ridge Dr. Ste. 900
  Chicken-themed American restaurant. Pick-up services also available.

Mid-range

• Bulls & Bears Restaurant and Pub

  phone: +1 301 791-0370
  address: 38 S. Potomac St
  Bulls & Bears presents Downtown Hagerstown with a unique experience featuring American cuisine in a New York style atmosphere.

• Café del Sol

  phone: +1 301 739-3072
  address: 1481 Salem Ave
  Serves Latin-American and Italian cuisine.

• Dolce

  phone: +1 301 745-6300
  address: 792 Frederick St
  Serves Romanian, other Eastern European and Italian cuisine.

• El Paso

  phone: +1 301 790-0166
  address: 12 E. Washington St
  Serves Mexican cuisine.

• Fuji Chinese Cuisine & Sushi

  phone: +1 301 393-9099
  address: 11205 John F. Kennedy Dr Ste 205
  Serves authentic Chinese cuisine and sushi.

• Hempen Hill BBQ Bar & Catering

  phone: +1 301 797-4455
  address: 13208 Fountain Head Plaza
  Popular American BBQ joint. Promotes its organic liquors, beers & wines, fresh veggies, "great" vegetarian dishes & meatless Monday dinner deals.

• House of Kobe

  phone: +1 301 797-6979, +1 301 790-1856
  address: 757 Dual Hwy
  Popular Japanese restaurant serving Hagerstown for 30 years.

• Lanna Thai Restaurant

  phone: +1 301 302-7680
  address: 1580 Wesel Blvd Ste K
  Serves authentic Thai cuisine.

• Mango Grill

  phone: +1 240 707-6220
  address: 11205 John F Kennedy Dr
  Serves Indian and Thai cuisine.

• Pho D'Lite Southeast Asian Kitchen

  phone: +1 240 707-6929
  address: 67 Eastern Blvd N
  Serves Vietnamese and Thai cuisine.

• Rhubarb House

  phone: +1 301 733-4399
  address: 12 Public Square
  American cuisine.

• Rik's Cafe

  phone: +1 301 302-7541
  address: 1065 Maryland Ave
  American cuisine and bar.

• Sitar of India

  phone: +1 301 733-8223
  address: 110 Railway Ln
  Serves North Indian cuisine.

• Taj Grill

  phone: +1 301 671-1515
  address: 62 W Antietam St
  Serves Indian and Anglo-Indian cuisine.

• Thai Zap

  phone: +1 301 766-9559
  address: 40 N Potomac St
  Located downtown in the arts and entertainment district. Serves Thai cuisine.

Splurge

• 28 South

  phone: +1 240-347-4932
  address: 28 S. Potomac St.
  Contemporary American cuisine. Combining Fresh Local Ingredients to Create a One-of-a-Kind Dining Experience.

• Aqua 103

  phone: +1 301 393-5757
  address: 12916 Conamar Dr Ste 103
  New trendy, hip, and chic restaurant in Hagerstown's North End, serving "Progressive American" cuisine. Reservations recommended.

• Fireside Restaurant

  phone: +1 301 733-4800
  address: 1718 Underpass Way
  Dining at the Plaza Hotel will be a memorable experience. Attached to the Ramada Plaza Hotel, the Fireside Restaurant offers a full menu of steaks, seafood, and other American specialties in an upscale surrounding.

• Gourmet Goat/GG's Restaurant & Martini Bar

  phone: +1 301 790-2343
  address: 41 N. Potomac St
  Gourmet deli, coffee shop, catering services, fine dining restaurant, and full bar specializing in martinis.

• LJ's and the Kat Lounge

  phone: +1 301 797-3354
  address: 1130 Conrad Ct
  Offering American cuisine using worldwide and local ingredients. Also known for its lounge. Attire: Smart and Reservations recommended for restaurant.

• Nick's Airport Inn

  phone: +1 301 733-8560
  address: 14548 Pennsylvania Ave (Route 11)
  Good atmosphere, great seafood, and fine dining. Reservations recommended.

• Sakura

  phone: +1 301 393-9088
  address: 104 Railway Ln
  Excellent sushi and hibachi served in a lively but elegant atmosphere.

• Schmankerl Stube

  phone: +1 301 797-3354
  address: 58 S. Potomac St
  Great Bavarian fare. Excellent selection of German beers on tap.

• Schula's Grill and Crab House

  phone: +1 301 714-1397
  address: 11205 John F Kennedy Dr
  Award-winning seafood restaurant.

Most drinking establishments in Hagerstown are found in the downtown area, but some are located in suburban areas including and near strip shopping centers.

• Always Ron's

  phone: +1 301 797-7887
  address: 29 N Burhans Blvd
  The largest selection of craft beers on tap in Washington County with a continuous rotation of beers, and crafted bottles and cans to go. Mixed drinks are also available.

• Bennys Pub

  phone: +1 301 791-5915
  address: 49 Eastern Blvd N
  Best food in town, ice cold beer, Entertainment weekly. Nice, friendly atmosphere. Never a dull moment. You never feel like a stranger.

• The Corner Pub

  address: 158 S Mulberry St
  Has a casual, friendly Irish pub atmosphere and features an excellent selection of draft beers from regional craft brewers and an impressive bottled beer selection that includes intelligently selected Belgian, English, and German classics. The only place in Hagerstown that rivals the beer quality is the bar at Schmankerl Stube.

• Gourmet Goat/GG's Restaurant & Martini Bar

  phone: +1 301 790-2343
  address: 41 N. Potomac St
  Full Bar Specializing in Martinis.

• LJ's and the Kat Lounge

  phone: +1 301 797-3354
  address: 1130 Conrad Ct

• Zepheira Sports Bar and Hookah Lounge

  phone: +1 240-347-4598
  address: 49 S Potomac St
  The best in American cuisine coupled with exquisite Mediterranean dishes. Finely crafted mixed drinks from wide selection of vodka, bourbon, whiskey, gin, scotch and a rotating stock of craft beer. Frozen drinks too including milkshakes to mudslides, and strawberry daiquiris to frozen margaritas.

Most hotels and motels in Hagerstown are located in proximity to exits along Interstate 70 and Interstate 81. Others, including full-scale hotels, are clustered along Route 40.

• Best Western Grand Venice Hotel Wedding & Conference Center

  phone: +1 301 733-0830
  address: 431 Dual Hwy
  Full-service hotel with Cellar Wine and Spirits and Hagerstown Family Diner.

• Clarion Hotel and Conference Center Antietam Creek

  phone: +1 301 733-5100
  address: 901 Dual Hwy
  The largest full-service conference center in the area. HagerHall Conference & Event Center, Cancun Cantina nightclub, and Barefoot Bernie's restaurant adjoin hotel.

• Comfort Inn and Suites

  phone: +1 301 739-9050
  address: 920 Dual Hwy

• Comfort Suites

  phone: +1 301-791-8100
  address: 1801 Dual Hwy

• Country Inn & Suites by Carlson

  address: 17612 Valley Mall Rd

• Courtyard By Marriott

  phone: +1 301-582-0043
  address: 17270 Valley Mall Rd

• Days Inn

  phone: +1 301 733-2700
  address: 1101 Dual Hwy
  Newly renovated.

• Hampton Inn Hagerstown

  phone: +1 301 739-6100
  address: 1716 Dual Hwy

• Hampton Inn Hagerstown I-81

  phone: +1 240 420-1970
  address: 18300 Peak Circle

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites

  address: 241 Railway Ln

• Homewood Suites by Hilton

  phone: +1 301-665-3816
  address: 1650 Pullman Ln

• Microtel Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 240 527-2700
  address: 13726 Oliver Dr

• Ramada Plaza Hotel

  phone: +1 301 797-2500
  address: 1718 Underpass Way
  Offers Wyndham Rewards, Full Service 6-story hotel with an oversized indoor pool, Fireside Restaurant & Lounge. On-site Laundry Facilities.

• Rodeway Inn

  phone: +1 301 714-0800
  address: 901 Dual Hwy
  Adjacent to Clarion Hotel, Cancun Cantina nightclub, Barefoot Bernie's restaurant and bar, and Hager Hall convention center.

• Sleep Inn & Suites Hagerstown

  phone: +1 301 766-9449
  address: 18216 Col Henry K Douglas Dr
  Offering complimentary breakfast and hi-speed wireless internet. Indoor pool, fitness room and more.

• SpringHill Suites by Marriott

  phone: +1 301 582-0011
  address: 17270 Valley Mall Rd

• Super 8 - Hagerstown

  phone: +1 301 739-5800
  address: 1220 Dual Hwy

• Super 8, I-81, Halfway Hagerstown

  phone: +1 301 582-1992
  address: 16805 Blake Rd

• Whitetail Resort has alpine skiing on 16 trails, just across the state line in nearby Mercersburg in southern Pennsylvania.
• You could drive from Hagerstown to Antietam National Battlefield, Fort Frederick State Park, or the Chesapeake & Ohio (C & O) Canal National Historical Park.
• The Appalachian Trail offers walking paths and breathtaking scenery from atop South Mountain.
• If you want more scenery you could cross the Potomac River into West Virginia or tour nearby smaller towns like Sharpsburg, Boonsboro, or Smithsburg.
• Neighboring cities include Frederick and Cumberland in Maryland, Martinsburg in West Virginia, and Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
• Nearby big cities Washington, D.C. and Baltimore are good day-trips from Hagerstown. In fact, many tourists to those cities stay the night in Hagerstown for cheaper lodging rates and to add a few local historic and retail spots to their itinerary.