Quality of Life
Recreation
Whether your passion is history or hiking, golf or gourmet dining, fine art or fishing, boating or bridges made of stone, Washington County is for you. Whether you are fascinated by Civil War battlefields or songbirds, antiques or architecture, feather beds or full country breakfasts, shopping in quaint towns or gliding down snowy slopes, you'll find your thrills in our rolling hills. If your idea of adventure is wandering down winding country roads amidst fragrant orchards, misty mountain forests, lush farmland and rushing streams, you'll revel in the splendor of Washington County.
Washington County is laced with parks, monuments and museums that tell America's story. This historical legacy includes the only remaining French and Indian War fort, the Appalachian Trail, Antietam Battlefield, 18th century mills, 19th century stone arch bridges, the C & O Canal, and early railroads.
The Hagerstown-Washington County Convention & Visitor's Bureau provides businesses and visitors alike with information ranging from accommodations, dining, meeting and convention planning, special events, golf, shopping, cultural and historical attractions, and much more.