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    Roddy Road Covered Bridge

    5.0 (9 reviews)

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    Thomas S.

    The last of the three covered bridges of Maryland that we visited. This one was built in the second half of 1800. Just like the other two covered bridges, it was beautiful. My oldest daughter also drove through it. There was a adjacent free parking lot. This location also had a park and restroom facility.

    Roddy Road Covered Bridge, Thurmont
    Bruce K.

    The Roddy Road covered bridge was built in 1856 and it's a little surprising to see a pre-Civil War bridge still standing, especially here in Maryland. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The smallest of Frederick County's covered bridges at only 40 feet long, it is a single-span Kingpost design bridge. It is 16 feet wide and sports 12 feet 8 inches of clearance. It carries Roddy Road over Owens Creek. The bridge is the centerpiece of the Roddy Road Park, which has a restroom and covered picnic table shelter that has a grill. The park is just off US-15 and easy to access with dedicated parking. [Review 15589 overall - 634 in Maryland - 1093 of 2021.]

    Roddy Road Covered Bridge over Owens Creek.
    Andrew L.

    The Roddy Road Covered Bridge near Thurmont is one of three covered bridges in Frederick County, Maryland. At 40 feet in length, it is the shortest of the three. While the three look somewhat similar, they are structurally different. Roddy Road is a single king post wooden covered bridge built in 1856 and repaired at various times. Frederick County has done an outstanding job in preserving the bridge and making visitor access to to safe and user-friendly. A park has been created adjacent to it. The park includes a parking area, rest room. and picnic shelter. Visitors can safely walk along Owens Creek up to the bridge. Of course, everyone will want to take pictures of he photogenic spot! Do be careful going out on Roddy Road or walking through the bridge, as there is traffic and it can appear unexpectedly. A really enjoyable spot and a great days outing when you combine it with visits to the other covered bridges, Utica and Loys Station.

    Tim T.

    Wife and I have now seen all but 2 of the covered bridges in MD, it was really nice that these three bridges are so close together and there is a beautiful park next to one of them. Hopefully we can return and visit to visit the park again.

    Roddy Road Covered Bridge, Frederick County, MD

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    Absolutely beautiful here. I love taking my dog and walking around, it's normally extremely quiet and peaceful.

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    Catoctin Furnace - The old General Store--in the process of being restored and repainted!

    Catoctin Furnace

    4.8(5 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    Such a great experience! Our guide did a wonderful job explaining things and helped our group of…read morestudents leave with new knowledge.

    Located just off US-15, the Catoctin Furnace (also known as Catoctin Iron Furnace) is a historic…read moreiron forge. Only the smelting blast furnace remains and the forge is long gone. Catoctin Furnace was constructed in 1774 by four brothers Thomas, Baker, Roger and James Johnson to produce pig iron from locally mined hematite. In blast by 1776, the furnace provided ammunition (cannonballs) for the American Revolutionary War. Ultimately, three furnaces were built at the site, each named for the site. The first Catoctin Furnace was rebuilt a short distance away in 1787. The second, named Isabella was built in the 1850s by Jacob Kunkel (references give dates from 1853 to 1867). It still stands, within Cunningham Falls State Park. In 1973, the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc. was formed by G. Eugene Anderson, Clement E. Gardiner, J. Franklin Mentzer, and Earl M. Shankle to "foster and promote the restoration of the Catoctin Furnace Historic District...and to maintain the same exclusively for educational and scientific purposes...to exhibit to coming generations our heritage of the past..." The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc., celebrates, studies, and preserves the rich history of this pre-revolutionary industrial village, including the architecture, cultural landscapes, lifeways, and foodways of the workers. This is a nice stop just off the highway for a bit of industrial era and Revolutionary War history. Several captions adorn the site pointing out the important parts. Much of the area is handicapped accessible. [Review 15590 overall - 635 in Maryland - 1094 of 2021.]

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    Gettysburg National Military Park  - Eternal Peace Memorial at Gettysburg National Military Park

    Gettysburg National Military Park

    4.7(527 reviews)
    14.8 mi

    Do not fool yourself if you think you know everything about Gettysburg! It's been 30 years since…read morelast visiting the area and the Museum is the best National Museum I can remember ~ MOVIE + CYCLORAMA + BUS TOUR are just a phenomenal experience ... Movie is top-rate (narrated by Morgan Freeman), Cyclorama is beyond belief in that is one complete piece and the bus tour (2 hourse) was far too short .. .. Well laid-out exhibits and terrific displays can keep you in the museum for hours .. .. And, they have a large gift shop and food court should you get hungry or just want to avoid the elements outside .. .. I did the BUS TOUR first and then did the MUSEUM/FILM/CYCLORAMA the following morning (best for small crowds) .. ..

    This was my first time in PA and I couldn't pass up the opportunity of going to Gettysburg. I am a…read morehuge history buff, and have been wanting to come here since I was a little kid. It did not disappoint. We did started with the Cyclorama, a 360 degree painting of Pickett's Charge with lights and sound. We then did a bus tour of the battlefield. Our tour guide Charlie, was just amazing. He was informative, and very funny. We stopped at some of the many monuments and locations on the battlefield such as Culp's Hill, Pickett's Charge, and Little Round Top. I cannot recommend this place more, I'd give it 11 stars if I could. You definitely give yourself a few days here.

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    Eisenhower National Historic Site - At Eisenhower National Historic Site

    Eisenhower National Historic Site

    4.5(37 reviews)
    12.6 mi

    I have driven by the farm many times, alwys when closing. This time I found time to stop. I…read moreexpected to spend an hour or so, and ended up spending a whole afternoon!! The gem here are the rangers. I saw two talks, both of which I was completely enthralled with the history and the lessons. I loved being able to see Ike's book collection. Seeing a book collection tells you a lot about a person. Also the discussion on diplomacy was enlightening and so enjoyable. I did do the home tour. I was inspired by Mrs. Eisenhower, but also the partnership they had as a couple, let me with #relationshipgoals to bring home. The landscape is also just gorgeous! Stop. Learn. Enjoy!

    The Eisenhower Home was such an interesting and memorable tour. As grand as President Eisenhower's…read morelife and presidency were, it was fascinating to learn that this peaceful hobby farm was where he chose to retire. You really can learn a lot about someone by seeing the place they chose to call home. Getting there is part of the adventure--you enter via a long, single-lane gravel road. It's so long you might wonder if you've made a wrong turn! Thankfully, GPS got us there without trouble. When you arrive, there's one long row of parking spaces. Head straight to the ticket area for your house tour pass, as they do seem to run out early. While you wait for your tour time, you can explore the expansive outdoor areas. Our favorites were: 1. Eisenhower's vehicles, including the limo that shuttled him to and from Washington, D.C., every weekend. 2. The Secret Service room with the small safe that once held the nuclear codes. 3. The putting green, where we enjoyed a little golf while taking in the gorgeous countryside views. 4. The greenhouse and patio, where we imagined the President and Mamie spending peaceful afternoons. We were lucky to get tickets for the 11 a.m. tour, which began with a 10-20 minute ranger talk about how the Eisenhowers chose this home and some of the people who lived and visited here. Tip: arrive a little early--the ranger shared some great informal stories before the official tour began right at 11 a.m. Inside, the ranger spent about 5 minutes pointing out key details, then let us explore at our own pace with a pamphlet to guide us. Indoor highlights included: 1. The portraits of President Eisenhower, Mamie, and their son John. 2. The TV in the informal living room--such a relatable touch for a world leader. 3. The special staircase wallpaper Mamie ordered, featuring the seals of all 50 states. 4. Mamie's very pink bedroom and bathroom. Between the history, the personal touches, and the beautiful setting, this is an absolute must-visit in Gettysburg.

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    National War Correspondents Memorial - National War Correspondents Memorial, Jefferson MD

    National War Correspondents Memorial

    5.0(2 reviews)
    20.9 mi

    I'm hoping that the folks down at Yelp don't decide to merge this with the State Park. The Memorial…read moreArch is its own thing and should remain separate as you can visit the memorial and not visit the park and vice-versa. The arch is 50 feet talll and was built and dedicated in 1896 and is claimed to be the only monument in the world dedicated to journalists killed in combat. As described by the man who built it, "In appearance the monument is quite odd. It is fifty feet high and forty feet broad. Above a Moorish arch sixteen feet high built of Hummelstown purple stone are super-imposed three Roman arches. These are flanked on one side with a square crenellated tower, producing a bizarre and picturesque effect. Niches in different places shelter the carving of two horses' heads, and symbolic terra cotta statuettes of Mercury, Electricity and Poetry." Unchanged for over a century, the arch had four names added in 2003: David Bloom, Michael Kelly, Elizabeth Neuffer, and Daniel Pearl. Hopefully, you recognize the names. On the face: SPEED - HEED Sept. 14 - 62 - 96 To the Army Correspondents and Artists 1861-65 Whose toils cheered the fireside Educated provinces of rustics into a bright nation of readers and gave incentive to narrate distant wars and explore dark lands. On the north side: O wondrous youth Through this grand ruth Runs my boy's life, its thread The General's fame, the battle's name The rolls of maimed and dead I bear with my thrilled soul astir And lonely thoughts and fears And am but history's courier To bind the conquering years A battle's ray, through ages gray To light to deeds sublime And flash the lustre of my day Down all the aisles of time War Correspondent Ballad - 1865 [Round number review 15600 overall - 645 in Maryland - 1104 of 2021.]

    An absolute beautiful monument that sits right on the Appalachian Trail. There is a beautiful…read morepavilion, parking, bathrooms, water, and even campsites 1/2 Mike away along the AT. Gathland State Park is accessible from RT 67 and also RT 17 ( Burkittsville), and is of great historical significance during the Civil War as it was a gap in the ride held by the Confederates to delay the Union advance prior to the battle of Antietam. Beautiful area and a definite place to check out for history buffs or just a wonderful, quiet picnic, or a day hike. It is very clean and well shaded.

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    National War Correspondents Memorial - National War Correspondents Memorial, Jefferson MD

    National War Correspondents Memorial, Jefferson MD

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