- TripBuzz found 137 things to do with kids in or near Emmitsburg, Maryland, including 132 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gettysburg, Frederick, Hagerstown and Hanover.
- From National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes to National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, the Emmitsburg area offers 102 different types of family activities, including: Historic Sites, Colleges & Universities, Mountains and Movie Theaters.
- The city of Emmitsburg in Frederick county Maryland is located just shy of the Pennsylvania and Maryland border. A home to less than 3,000, Emmitsburg is both a historical and religious site. Founded in 1785 during the period of the French and Indian War, this city also became patron to a Catholic pilgrimage site and is the birthplace of the first U.S. saint.
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16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, dating back to late 19th century, is one of the oldest surviving American replicas of the French shrine and is surrounded by beautiful gardens.
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16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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Built in 1981, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial was constructed as a tribute to the firefighters who lost their lives while on duty. Located within the campus of the National Fire Academy, the memorial also contains a separate monument for the 9/11 firefighters.
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333 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born U.S. citizen to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, is a local religious site and education center which commemorates her life and work.
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As a replica of a French shrine, National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes displays a variety of stones statues of revered saints of the Catholic tradition. There is a cave-like structure where visitors can light candles and pray.
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16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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Mount St. Mary's College and Seminary is a historic Catholic liberal arts college nestled in the Catoctin Mountains. A large golden statue of the Virgin Mary provides a memorable landmark. It also hosts a seminary and St. Mary's Grotto.
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2638 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Gettysburg Family Amusement Complex offers activities for all ages and tastes, including a classic vintage mini golf course, go kart racing, laser tag and arcade games. Bring a picnic to enjoy at the outdoor pavilion.
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Eyler Road Park is located on 32 acres of well-kept grounds and includes a beach volleyball court, soccer, lacrosse, and football fields. The Picnic Pavilion and Tot Playground round out this park to make it a family-friendly day trip.
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Waterworks Road (TR 509/TR 405), Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Sachs Covered Bridge spans 100 feet over March Creek in Gettysburg. The bridge is a historic and beautiful piece of the cities history with its stone entrances and deep red wood panels.
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250 Eisenhower Farm Lane, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Sixty acres form the Eisenhower National Historic Site. Visitors can tour the restored home of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the show barns where he raised his black Angus cows, and the skeet range.
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The Thurmont Regional Library offers a wide variety of materials and programs along with wifi and computers. The library features unique architecture that is a reflection of the nearby historical Catoctin Furnace.