My wife and I toured the Warehime-Myers Mansion in Hanover in the fall. The WMM is a beautiful…read moreneoclassical mansion built over three years, starting in 1911. Built by Clinton Myers, owner of the Hanover Shoe Company, the WMM is without a doubt, one of the grandest houses in Hanover. The home reflects the eclectic decorating style of Bill Warehime, with its antique furnishings, and dare I say, some rather kitschy artistic touches. Overall, it is a site to behold with period furnishings, embellished mirrors, china, ornate fireplaces, grandfather clocks, etc. You will find yourself swept back into time as you take a guided tour of this house. Our docent was Jim, one of the volunteers associated with the historical society. He was very thorough in explaining the style, tastes and history of the previous owners and regaled us with stories pertaining to each room and various items we encountered. He was incredible. We also toured the stable/carriage house building that is currently being renovated. The mansion is the site of seasonal events and concerts, as well as a wedding venue. As a lover of history and architecture, I was enthralled by this mansion's grandeur and its storied past. If you have similar interests, you will enjoy your visit here.

From the owner: During the Summer months, June, July, August, and September, The Warehime-Myers Mansion features a…read moreFree concert on the lawn. Local bands are featured. Free Turkey Hill ice cream and drinks, along with Utz snacks are provided. The concerts begin at 6:30 PM and last for an hour. Refreshments are available at 6PM. Tours of the Mansion, built between 1911 and 1913 are available.

Quirky roadside attraction is an absolutely perfect description. In PA with family, including 7…read moregrandchildren ranging in age from 9 to 18. It's been raining for a week. We needed something to do, and Mr. Ed's came up in a Yelp search. I wasn't sure what to expect. Wow!! There is sooooo much to see - it was a bit overwhelming. We walked the garden and enjoyed all of the flowers, adorned trees and "sculptures", outside. Never, in my life, have I thought about buying or collecting elephant memorabilia- after walking through the museum, the idea doesn't seem crazy. The candy available for purchase, brought back fond childhood memories! I was thrilled to be able to share many of my childhood favorites with the kids. The fudge? Oh my gosh!!! So many delicious flavors. The warm, spiced cashews filled the place with heavenly scent. I challenge you to leave without buying several things. Definitely recommend. It was so much fun.

What a unique (and sweet) stop! We visited on a Sunday on our way back from a weekend trip in…read moreGettysburg. Love elephants? This is the place for you? Like homemade fudge and vintage candy? You're in luck. Everywhere you look there are elephants! The smell of the store is heaven for any chocolate lover. As soon as you walk in you are greeted with the sights and smells of candy and sweets. They have fudge, truffles, corn nuts, vintage candies, unique candies, crickets, you name it! Would be a great place to grab items for a sweet gift basket. They sell mugs and you can fill them with candy and they spruce it up and make it cute. Like most other vintage candy stores, you can fill a bucket and pay by the pound ($7.99 per pound). The staff were very very friendly and helpful. We got a decent variety of their homemade chocolate items, vintage candy, fudge, and even some socks! You can explore the grounds around the building and see all the cute and kitschy yard decor. Stop by the pond and see how many frogs you can count. We spotted over 20! We nibbled on some of the chocolate covered animal crackers on the ride home and they were delicious. Check it out even if just for the thousands of elephants!

Very nice little but packed museum in Lutherville! I loved learning about the history of fire…read morerescue and all the tools, gadgets and trucks they used to use. The museum also gave insight into how the fire men used to live at the stations. Very interesting stuff. They also give you a free poster! Recommend!

WOW What an experience this has to be one of the best fire apparatus collections I've been to. You…read morecan tell they take great pride in the museum!!!

What an amazing place! You literally can just feel the history in the walls of this place…read more The Miller House (which also houses the Washington County Historical Society) was built in 1825 and may just look like an ordinary brick building from the front, but you would never guess this structure has over 20 rooms and 4 staircases. Ms. Linda, the Executive Director of the historical society, gave my classmates and I a tour of the house and it was amazing (and a workout). If you're looking for a place with a lot of Civil War history, this is it! Stop by in Hagerstown and check this place out, then find an awesome place to eat down the street! For more information, please check out http://www.washcomdhistoricalsociety.org/index.php

Such a fantastic time! I went to the Miller House 2 consecutive days and each time we went back we…read morelearned more and more about the local history of Hagerstown! Linda, the executive director of the Washington County Historical society in Hagerstown, was such a wonderful guide through history. She has an impressive amount of knowledge of local history and is a pleasure to be around. Get out and learn about some local history!!

We are visiting the area and, staying about 30 minutes away, decided to make a trip to Discovery…read moreStation based on the website's description, which presents it as an engaging, interactive experience. Unfortunately, we found the visit quite underwhelming. The space itself is very basic, with limited exhibits and minimal interactivity. Much of what was on display felt dated and sparse, and it did not hold our attention for long. For a destination marketed as a hands-on discovery center, we expected a more immersive and thoughtfully curated experience. While this may be suitable for a very brief stop or for locals looking for something close by, it did not feel worth the drive for us as visitors. Overall, the experience did not align with the expectations set by the website, and we left feeling disappointed.

We came out to Hagerstown to check this place out because it was described as a hidden gem in…read morechildren's activity blogs. So my first impression when I walked in was that it seem kind of dated but admission was seven bucks for adults and $10 for kids which is quite affordable. So I think he would spend maybe one or two hours here and then plan out other activities in Hagerstown which I had bookmarked. Eight hours, one missed nap and three diaper changes later we were still here. I think I massively underestimated this place as educational entertainment for my toddler. This is a two floor STEAM Museum built in an old bank, which is so cool. First floor is focused on dinosaurs, space, planes, trains, the Titanic and baseball. Second floor has aquariums, jungle themed rooms, play grocery store, a nursing room, and A GIANT arts and art room at the end of the hallway. They have dinosaur room where they have an exhibit on Maryland Dinosaurs (there wasn't an old bay crabasaurus), a place to dig for fossils and lots of books. This is where my toddler kept running back to. The old bank vault is in this room. Most likely you kids will spend a lot of time by the transportation exhibits (with a Cessna you can climb into), train tracks to build or the arts room where there are easels set up to paint. I would count on spending the whole day here if you kids are under 8 or so. The museum does close at 4pm and there is ample street parking nearby.

I really wanted to like this. You do the "tour" in the dark. There are a lot of objects, some…read moredefinitely have an energy, some not so much. I would much rather go through with the lights on and be able to read stories instead of going through with a guide and only hearing about a couple. Our guide was very sweet, but I feel like this could be organized differently to make a better experience.

We originally completed the VIP tour and enjoyed it so much we decided to go back for the…read moreparanormal investigation. I'm still speechless over it. There is so much interesting history about the objects and their origins, and we experienced an extraordinary amount of paranormal activity including photographic evidence. Dom is an amazing guide. He is so knowledgeable, personable, and respectful to both entities and guests. I truly feel a connection to this place now and we will be visiting anytime we return to Gettysburg in the future.

It's truly magical for kids to use their imagination. Giants Big bed to jump on, space station,…read more and so much more. Go with an open mind to explore this imaginative space

Summary: while Doodlehatch is definitely not short of character, there are some key points that…read moremake it hard to love. A question I had prior to visiting Doodlehatch was "what is it?" The best answer I can think of is that it's an interactive art museum. There are tons of random sections throughout: a space area, a unicorn area, a tea party area, a giant bed, etc. Most are designed to be "interactive," but I don't know how much care + maintenance is going on. Parts of the exhibit don't feel sturdy and a lot of it doesn't feel clean. There are a lot of areas that have fabric that retain moisture/dirt like the giant bed (plush), bean bag chairs, and hammocks. Coming off a fresh pandemic, it didn't give the best feeling to "interact" with something like that. Conclusion: I think the concept is cute and the art is unique. The exhibit itself makes for a cute little outing. I'm just a bit more wishful as far as care/maintenance goes. I wouldn't describe myself as a germaphobe, but even so I didn't feel great about it.

I wandered into this art museum when they were doing exhibit installation and part of it was…read moreclosed. Entry was free, so there was no reason not to go. It was way too cold to go outside, but this museum is next to a lake in a park area that would admit of some walking during the summer. Despite the limited selection, I found a compelling suite of Americana and a nice atrium and event space in the middle of the museum. There were some pieces worthy of thought, and I rather wished I'd been in to see the visiting exhibition. Having said that, for a community the size of Hagerstown to have a building that looks this nice, is free, and has quality art is a great resource.

The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is a lovely museum nestled in the greenery of…read moreHagerstown's City Park. The museum has a good variety of exhibitions for visitors to enjoy as well as a permanent collection of art pieces. The Museum also exhibits the art of local students each year, which is always a treat. It's free to the public (donations are happily accepted) and visitors are greeted by the friendly staff as soon as they enter. I've been visiting this museum since I was a child and still very much enjoy it. Definitely give it a try the next time you're in the area!

What a great time capsule of American history to the life of civilians during the battle in 1863…read more Ms. Marcia was an excellent guide. My family and I learned so much about the battle that wasn't on the traditional battlefield. The attic was one of the highlights of our trip to Gettysburg.

The house guides set the tone dressed in costume of the 1860s. The house is authentic. It was…read moreinhabited by the Shriver family during the Civil War. The dad went to fight and left mom and daughters to care for the house. Our guide not only told the story of the family but what was going on in Gettysburg during the 3 day battle. Each room represented the family, the attic was taken over as a post for Confederate soldiers and basement was the saloon the owner never got to open. A sad story of how a family pays a price during war. Worth a visit.

This place is not for people who only want to learn about Gettysburg history, or only look at…read morebattle relics. If this is what you're looking for, go to the Battlefield Museum. It is for people who love all aspects of history. The collection of rare artifacts from Gettysburg, WWI,WWII, JFK are world class. I was blown away by the quality and amount of it. The tea set from Berghof, The Winter's Collection, Mehan's personal items, The JFK refused/canceled check, the photos in Dealy Square. I could go on forever.... the complaints here seem foolish. It would be like going to the Smithsonian seeing all the items on display there and complaining that you missed Madonna's famous bra.

Interesting little old house turned museum crammed full of donated and consignment "artifacts" and…read morenovelties from various decades. It's a tight squeeze to get down the aisles and every square inch was filled with cabinets, shelves, posters, you name it. It's all free to look, and you just might find something to grab your interest.