- The list below includes 134 free or cheap things to do in or near Emmitsburg, Maryland, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Pubs, Colleges & Universities and Mountains.
- From Our Lady of the Mountain to Mount St. Mary's College & Seminary, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Emmitsburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gettysburg, Frederick, Hagerstown and Hanover.
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950 Soldiers Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013
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The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center has a one-mile Army Heritage Trail where people can see 14 periods in the Army's history, often with period dressed interpreters. The center also has over 16 million items of Army history available for researchers, along with a cafe and a gift shop.
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Through music, photos, and wax figures, the John Brown Wax Museum tells the story of John Brown's attack on Harpers Ferry. John Brown led an attempt in 1859 to stop slavery, and his story became the popular Battle Hymn of the Republic song.
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Thomas Hall, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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O' Be Joyfull Historical Tours & Entertainment, gives ghost tours of Harpers Valley, and its founder Rick Garland also conducts historical tours including tours of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. This leader also presents a Historical Songs and Stories Concert Show, as well as serving as a step-on guide.
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Running along an old canal, Armory Canal Trail offers placards with historical information and views of old factories and ruins. The trail can be used for hiking and has wildlife like birds, fish and turtles that can be seen.
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Located on 1,637 acres, William H. Kain County Park has two lakes that can be used for boating and fishing. The park features trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding, a horseshoe pit, a playground and a volleyball court.
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Northwest Regional Park is a recreational park that is divided into two portions. The park features three pavilions, which are available for reservations, and also a lighted artificial turf soccer field.
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171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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Costumed park staff and volunteers present historical vignettes throughout Harpers Ferry National Park on some days, while on other days, visitors can take classes to learn to knit, raise a garden, and bake bread. Visitors can also hike and fish at the park.
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters, 799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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The Appalachian Trail is a famous, 2000 mile trail that allows hikers to explore the Appalachia region of New England. The trail is strung with a variety of lakes, streams, forests, stone structures, and wildlife.
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Overlooking the Potomac River, Jefferson Rock is a rock formation along the Appalachian trail. The rock offers stunning panoramic views of the river and surrounding wilderness areas, and is accessible by hiking.
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An eight-screen movie theater, Regal Carlisle Commons Stadium 8 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.