Gathland State Park 900 Arnoldstown Road, Boonsboro, MD 21718, Located 1 Mile West of Burkittsville, 301-791-4767, The site of the former mountain estate of Civil War journalist and author, George Alfred Townsend, Gathland State Park contains many buildings and structures that were designed and constructed by Townsend. The park includes Crampton's Gap, a site of the Battle of South Mountain on September 14, 1862, making it the first major battle of the Civil War fought in Maryland. Gathland features the War Correspondent's Memorial Arch.  more...

South Mountain State Battlefield Park 21843 National Park, Boonsboro, MD 21713, 301-791-4767, Hike along 40 miles of the 2,050-mile-long Appalachian Trail and reflect on the Civil War Battle of South Mountain fought here on September 14, 1862. more... 

Washington Monument State Park 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713, Located Along the Appalachian Trail, 301-791-4767, 888-432-CAMP (Reservations), Located four miles east of Boonsboro in Washington County, Washington Monument State Park offers a four-state view and features the first monument to honor George Washington. more... 

Beaver Creek Country Club 9535 Mapleville Road, Boonsboro, MD 21740, 301-733-5152, Course open year round providing semi-private, 18 hole course and a driving range.