Places of Interest
The Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum is located within a two-mile radius of food and lodging. The Museum is near other places of interest for the train enthusiast, and close to parks and major Maryland landmarks. The links below will help you plan a visit to the area. We look forward to seeing you soon!
- Hagerstown City Park
525 Highland Way
Hagerstown, MD 21740
City Park is located 4 minutes from the Roundhouse Museum, less than 2 miles away. Attractions at the City Park include:- The City Park Train Hub, home of the City Park Railroad Museum and Engine 202
- City Park Walking Trails
- Jonathan Hager House & Museum
- Mansion House Art Center
- Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
- Peter Buys Band Shell
- Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum at Antietam Station
17230 Shepherdstown Pike
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
301-800-9829
email: hmrrm@myactv.net
- Scenic Western Maryland Railroad
13 Canal Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, Williamsport Visitor Center
Located 12 minutes from the Roundhouse Museum, 6.3 miles away.
- Antietam National Battlefield
Located 24 minutes from the Roundhouse Museum, less than 14 miles away.
- Western Maryland Rail Trail
The Western Maryland Rail Trail is about 28 miles long and runs on the abandoned right-of-way of the Western Maryland Railway’s West Subdivision. The trail parallels the C&O Canal Towpath for its entire length. The Rail Trail is 20-25 minutes from the Museum.
Railfanning
- Hagerstown CSX Yard – Located next to the Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum***
- Norfolk Southern Vardo Yard – located at Maryland Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740***
***Please note that the above rail yards are private property and trespassing is prohibited. Please conduct all railfanning activities from public property.
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