Hagerstown

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Hagerstown is a small city on the edge of the Appalachian Mountains along the Potomac River in Maryland, USA. It is the county seat of and the largest city in Washington County. It is named after Jonathan Hager, a German settler who founded the town.

Contents 1 Get in 2 Get around 3 See 4 Do 5 Buy 6 Eat 7 Drink 8 Sleep 9 Get out 10 External links

Get in

Hagerstown is one of the largest cities in Western Maryland and is only an hour's drive from:

• Washington, DC.
• Baltimore, Maryland.
• Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Get around

See

• There are many famous historic sites in the area. Fredericksburg, Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry (of John Brown fame.

Do

• The town is a haven for mountain bikers, fishermen, canoists and hunters.
• It is a focal point for outdoor recreation in the area. The Appalachian Trail and the C&O Canal Towpath are close by.

Buy

• Hagerstown has long been a center for Outlet stores and attracts shoppers from nearby cities.

Eat

Drink

Sleep

• Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 901 Dual Highway, 301 733-5100, [1]. The largest full service conference center in the Quad-States area and suitable for groups and meetings of all types and sizes. It is also convenient headquarters for exploring the many historic attractions in the area or enjoying outdoor recreation.

Get out

External links

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