10 Things to do in Boonsboro That You Shouldn't Miss

September 22, 2021 Christa Meece

Boonsboro is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States, located at the foot of South Mountain. It nearly borders Frederick County and is proximate to the Antietam National Battlefield. The population was 3,336 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Boonsboro

1. Gifts Inn Boonsboro

16 N Main St, Boonsboro, MD 21713-1017 +1 301-432-0090 http://giftsinnboonsboro.com
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Gifts Inn Boonsboro

2. Washington County Rural Heritage Museum

7313 Sharpsburg Pike Washington County Agricultural Education Center, Boonsboro, MD 21713-2431 +1 240-420-1714 [email protected] http://www.ruralheritagemuseum.org/
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Washington County Rural Heritage Museum

At the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum you will learn about our region's beginnings and history; in addition to how the rural and agricultural heritage continues to play a role in Washington County today. he museum grounds consist of three 7,200 square-foot metal buildings, and an outdoor homestead and village of authentic period buildings from the 1800's. Exhibits range from those depicting early rural life prior to 1940, large pieces of farm equipment and farm implements; and in our newest building with local modes of transportation, most dating prior to 1940. Several events are held on the grounds throughout the year. One of our most popular is Spudfest, spotlighting the potato! Potatoes are harvested late summer by a horse-drawn plow and children can "get dirty" picking the crop. Other popular events are the Spring & Winter Holiday Open House, Apple Fest, and Country Breakfast Buffet. Open Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm

3. Shafer Park

Potomac Street Old National Pike Intersection, Boonsboro, MD 21713 http://www.town.boonsboro.md.us/vertical/sites/%7B91336583-679F-49EC-8CDA-C0EAB540BE40%7D/uploads/%7B4B12BB5B-2BEA-4DEF-B174-FD2BA7000BD6%7D.PDF
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Shafer Park

4. Boonsborough Museum of History

Boonsboro, MD http://dgb-boonsboro-museum.com/
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Boonsborough Museum of History

Open May through September or by appointment, this museum of history contains Civil War relics, arrowheads, weapons, china, porcelain and pressed glass exhibits.

5. Turn the Page Bookstore

18 N Main St, Boonsboro, MD 21713-1017 +1 301-432-4588 http://www.ttpbooks.com
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Turn the Page Bookstore

Reviewed By Hafa44 - Annapolis, United States

I’ve visited Boonsboro multiple times and always visit Turn the Page as I’m an avid Nora fan. Because I’ve visited so many times I have most things re Nora that I want (I won’t say “need”, you know what I mean). This time I found several cards in the lower room that were just right as well as something for my 30 something daughter’s upcoming birthday. It’s always worth a visit and I never leave empty handed.

6. Devil’s Backbone Park

18934 Lappans Rd, Boonsboro, MD 21713-1926 +1 240-313-2700 https://www.washco-md.net/parks-facilities/county-park/parks-devils-backbone/
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Devil’s Backbone Park

Reviewed By Freedom50plus

This was one of the spot we visited while touring the area. A nice little park with conveniences. It was easy to see that there had been a great amount of rain rising the creek quite a bit. Although it was raining the day we were there, the water level was not a factor.

7. Annapolis Rock

Appalacian Trail, Boonsboro, MD 21713
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Annapolis Rock

Reviewed By jimmE2717KJ - Franconia, United States

Easiest place to park would be appalachian trailhead parking lot. Start the trail there and where you hit the .25 marker, make a left. Great views. Went during a weekday so ample parking.

8. Crystal Grottoes Caverns

19821 Shepherdstown Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713-2620 +1 301-432-6336 http://www.crystalgrottoescaverns.com/
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Crystal Grottoes Caverns

A forty-minute guided tour through brilliantly lighted chambers features the history, formations and geological aspects of the caverns.

Reviewed By lindagN5661MH

There is an abundance of the most amazing formations in this small cavern. Well worth making the trip. I've seen Grand Caverns, Endless Caverns, Luray Caverns, Skyline and Shenandoah. This one exceeds what they have to offer. Not just your average ol' stalagmites here. And our tour guide was knowledgeable and personable. We had a great time! P.S. My companion is 6 ft 5 inches and he struggled in some spots...

9. Greenbrier State Park

21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713-1640 +1 301-791-4767 http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/greenbrier.html
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Greenbrier State Park

Reviewed By dongP4518BM

We just did three days at Greenbrier. We loved it. Beautiful setting in forested rolling hills. Great hiking an mountain biking trails. Trails from moderate to strenuous. You can hike .6 miles to AT if you desire. Beautiful lake for swimming. Very popular with the local population. Good day tripping to Antietam and other state parks near by. Lots of history. Nice camping sights... We definitely will go back

10. Dan's Restaurant & Tap House

3 South Main St., Boonsboro, MD 21713 +1 301-432-5224 http://www.DRNTH.com
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4.0 based on 18 reviews

Dan's Restaurant & Tap House

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