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Thurmont is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The population was 6,170 at the 2010 census. The town is located in the northern part of Frederick County (north of Frederick, Maryland, the county seat), approximately ten miles from the Pennsylvania border, along U.S. Highway 15. It is very close to Cunningham Falls State Park and Catoctin Mountain Park, which contains the presidential retreat of Camp David. Thurmont is also home to Catoctin Colorfest, an arts and crafts festival that draws in about 125,000 people each autumn.
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1. Thurmont Regional Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By hahnlaur - Thurmont, United States
I have never been to a more cozy library. I would like to move in! Very helpful staff in a beautiful environment. Clean. Porch rocking chair seating overlooking the woods. Online computers available with library card.
2. Catoctin Mountain Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
You can't visit the Presidential retreat of Camp David here, but you can take advantage of the park's 25 miles of scenic hiking trails plus many outdoor activities including camping, fishing and picnicking.
Reviewed By StacyinANP - Annapolis, United States
The Visitor Center, even when closed, has hiking maps available. Hike the 8-mile loop or take some shorter hikes to see rock formations, vistas, and the beautiful fall colors. Some of the trail is easy or moderate, some of the trail is strenuous and rocky, check the map. Wear closed-toed shoes and pack water and snacks. It took us 3.5 hours to do the 8-mile loop. Go early if you want to park at the Visitor Center. The cleanest port-a-potty’s I have ever seen. A beautiful fall day seeing the colors of nature!
3. Loy's Station Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By mamabearonthego
Not only is the bridge very picturesque but there is also a nice park nearby with ample parking, bathrooms, and a fun playground. Those things combined made it a fun stop for our entire family!
4. Roddy Road Covered Bridge
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By EngelkingCGMN - Cottage Grove, United States
On our way to Gettysburg from Frederick, we stopped here to have a picnic lunch. We found the area to be clean and were pleasantly surprised that there was even a bathroom. We also enjoyed getting some fun photos.
5. Catoctin Mountain Orchard
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4.0 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By whitney301 - Frederick, United States
Beautiful location just north of the town of Thurmont offers fresh fruit (grown right there), local veggies and amazing baked goods. My favorite is the apple walnut pie. You can get them ready to eat, or frozen and ready to bake. Also try the apple cider donuts - yum! There's a nice selection of local jams and jellies, cookbooks, etc. Family run, with several generations contributing to the success of this agri-business. Go local!
6. Catoctin Breeze Vineyard & Winery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 25 reviews
A boutique Maryland winery hand-crafting wines grown on our rocky hillside. Located 1 hour from both Baltimore and Washington D.C.
Reviewed By FredA582 - Carlisle, United States
Stopped in to check it out and were pleasantly surprised by the great dry wines they have, especialy the reds. Though cold outside it was very nice inside with a fireplace and comfortable seating. The staff was very knowledgeable and told us the background of the winery as well as described each of the wines. We ended up joining their wine club and look forward to many more visits!
7. Utica Covered Bridge
8. Catoctin Furnace Historical Society
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3.5 based on 53 reviews
The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc., commemorates, studies, interprets, and preserves the rich history of this pre-Revolutionary industrial village, including the architecture, cultural landscapes, lifeways, and foodways of the workers. Working in conjunction with Cunningham Falls State Park, the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society celebrates, studies and preserves the history of this important 18th through 20th century industrial site. In the heart of the village, the Collier’s Log House and the Museum of the Ironworker have been carefully restored by the Society and are open by appointment and during special events. An interpretative trail connects the furnace area to the Museum of the Ironworker and the center of the village. The history of the Catoctin Furnace village continues to be an important part of the life blood of this vibrant community and we invite you to explore it with us.
Reviewed By chrismichellem2016
The furnace itself has a little picnic area. There are a couple of paths you can choose. Most of them will take you around to streams that you can wade in. There more of walking paths, I wouldn't take my bike. The dog loves it, because it's mostly flat. Also wear a hat or tie your hair up tight. The ticks are very bad.
