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Things to see in Hagerstown, Maryland (United States): 14 places and when to go
Hagerstown, Maryland is a town in United States with around 80,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Wildlife (5), History (3). The best known are South Mountain, Lambs Knoll and Cunningham Falls State Park. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.6416, -77.7203
- Population
- About 80,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Wildlife (5) · History (3) · Mountains (2) · Architecture (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 324 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Lambs Knoll, at 536 m.
What to see in Hagerstown, Maryland
The places in and around Hagerstown, Maryland, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- South MountainNorthern extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains range in Maryland and Pennsylvania, United States18 km
- Lambs KnollMountain in Frederick and Washington counties, Maryland23 km
- Cunningham Falls State ParkState park in Maryland, United States23 km
- Fort Frederick State ParkState park in Maryland, United States24 km
- South Mountain State ParkState park in Maryland, United States16 km
- Washington County Museum of Fine ArtsArt museum in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States1.1 km
- Gathland State ParkState park and historic preserve in Maryland, United States27 km
- Greenbrier State ParkState park in Maryland, United States14 km
- Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and ZooZoo in Maryland26 km
- Welty's Mill BridgeBridge in United States of America17 km
- C&O Canal Antietam Creek AqueductHistory · Architecture25 km
- Catoctin TrailHiking trail in Maryland23 km
- Hub City BreweryBrewery357 m
- Orchid Cellar Meadery and WineryWinery24 km
When to go to Hagerstown, Maryland
The best time to visit Hagerstown, Maryland is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:30
- FebPossible10:30
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:11
- JunBest time14:47
- JulBest time14:32
- AugBest time13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:46
- DecPossible9:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. In April, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hagerstown, Maryland
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 324 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Ballenger Creek14 places40 km
- Strasburg8 places40 km
- Charles Town8 places45 km
- Berkley Springs13 places48 km
- Winchester, Virginia51 places64 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hagerstown, Maryland?
The best known: South Mountain, Lambs Knoll, Cunningham Falls State Park, Fort Frederick State Park, South Mountain State Park. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hagerstown, Maryland?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13.
How do you get to Hagerstown, Maryland?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 324 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hagerstown, Maryland as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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