- TripBuzz found 119 things to do with kids in or near Boonsboro, Maryland, including 116 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frederick, Hagerstown, Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry.
- From Greenbrier State Park to Crystal Grottoes Caverns, the Boonsboro area offers 95 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Caverns & Caves, National & State Parks and Movie Theaters.
- Nestled at the foot of South Mountain lies the rural village of Boonsboro. Rich with heritage and charm, the town features a downtown retail area popular with locals and visitors. Many historic farms, homes, churches and a Washington Monument are all part of the city's historic walking tour, and tourists also enjoy the cities close proximity to local state parks and former battlefields.
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River & Trail Outfitters is a local tour company which organizes a range of outdoor adventure activities near Harpers Ferry, WV such as whitewater rafting, kayaking, tubing, canoeing, and zip lining as well as many off-water activities like camping & cabin stays along the Potomac River, hiking, biking the C&O C…
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A theater in the Frederick suburb, MDL Holiday Cinemas provides a full schedule of the most up-to-date films. Locally owned and managed, they offer regular discounts such as 'bargain day' and an array of concessions.
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13019 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
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Established in 1966, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo is a local family-run facility which houses a wide range of animals including lemurs, kangaroos, bears and more. The zoo also contains a Japanese garden and many multi-colored fish called koi.
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14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
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Cunningham Falls State Park features a man-made lake and the Cunningham Falls formed by it as well as the Big Hunting Creek which is one of the state's major trout streams. The park also offers many outdoor activities including boating, fishing, camping and more.
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Catoctin Furnace is an old abandoned iron furnace which dates back to mid-18th century and is open for tours. Visitors can also enjoy a hike on a nearby nature trail.
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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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Schifferstadt is the oldest building in the area dating back to late 18th-century. The house today fucntions as an architecture and history museum owing to its German colonial design and restored furnishings.
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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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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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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.