Things To Do
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve
Amazing adventures and exciting new animal friends await you in this 50-acre park! You will be welcomed by natural ponds, lush landscaping, and wandering Ambass-zoo-dors, eager to indulge inquisitive guests. From llamas and lemurs to bears and boas, from macaws to monkeys to panthers and pythons, meet hundreds of exotic animals on your adventure. Please don’t get mauled or eaten before the wedding, neither of us are artistic enough to Photoshop the wounds/cast/neck brace out or put you in the picture if your eaten/attacked by a llama.
Hershey's Chocolate World
A little over an hour away, Hershey Park has something for everyone including some of the most popular Pennsylvania attractions like coasters from mild to wild, classic family rides, a water park, a zoo, and of course, chocolate. Plus, experience Hershey’s Chocolatetown®, featuring shopping, chocolate-inspired restaurants, and our sweetest coaster, Candymonium®.
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
For you history buffs, The Gettysburg National Military Park is home to some of the most historic and scenic Civil War sites. Visitors can walk in the footsteps of soldiers who fought at such iconic places as Culp's Hill, The Peach Orchard, Wheatfield, Devil's Den, Little Round Top, and Cemetery Ridge. The 22,000 sq. ft. Museum and Visitor Center is a great place to start your visit. Battlefield tours, either self-guided or with a Licensed Battlefield Guide, are available. Don't forget to visit the Soldiers National Cemetery and the David Wills House in town, where Abraham Lincoln stayed the night before he gave his Gettysburg Address.
Cunningham Falls State Park
For you tree hugging nature folk... Cunningham Falls State Park is located in the picturesque Catoctin Mountains. It is divided into two separate but unique areas. The William Houck Area, located three miles west of Thurmont on Route 77, has the lake area, falls and camping area. Leisure opportunities include swimming, hiking, fishing and canoeing.
Breweries in Frederick, MD
Frederick, Maryland is home to the ever-growing craft brewery scene. With an array of options, you might choose a brewery located in an amazing downtown historic building; or maybe you will choose a farm brewery and take in the beautiful mountain views. Many Frederick County breweries also work in partnership with food trucks, providing an opportunity to taste unique local flavors along with your favorite local brew.
Frederick Wine Trail
Historic Roads. Vintage Destinations. The Frederick Wine Trail invites you to discover some of Frederick County’s best agricultural bounty: The rolling hills cover about 90 acres of grapes and present unique a scenic vista. Plantings as early as the mid 70’s to wineries only a few years old, the Wine trail offers individual presentations of wine styles and flavors and hold a myriad of Local, National and International Medals for their outstanding wines. You will find a wide selection of fine wines, warm hospitality and a glimpse of the ancient art of wine making.
Distilleries in Frederick County
Locally distilled spirits are available to taste at many of Frederick's best venues! Take a tour and sample products like whiskey, gin, and vodka. Discover Frederick's remarkable distilling history going back to the period before Prohibition and its rebirth in the 2010s.
The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg
Had one too many Chocolate bars at Hershey's Chocolate World? Got too lit at one of the wineries or distilleries? Have no fear, your back up outfit for the wedding awaits at a discount at the Outlets.