Hotel at a Glance: Best Western Grand Venice Hotel Wedding & Conference Center

Whether you’re in Hagerstown for business or to check out the many historic sites nearby, this hotel has a prime location for exploring the area. It’s also convenient to the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and the 100-plus outlet stores at the massive Hagerstown Premium Outlets.

• Wake up with a complimentary hot breakfast with waffles, fresh fruit, and more.
• Unwind: Some guest rooms feature jetted tubs.
• Extensive wine selection at the hotel’s wine cellar and liquor store
• Fitness center with cardio and strength-training machines
• Grab a bite: The hotel is close to a hibachi grill and a Bavarian restaurant.

Hagerstown, Maryland: Historic Monuments and Family-Friendly Downtown

From the early days of the colonies to the Civil War, Hagerstown played a big part in early US history. In fact, one of the most pivotal conflicts of the Civil War, the Battle of Antietam, took place here. You can learn all about it at Antietam National Battlefield. The park is also home to Burnside Bridge, which was built over Antietam Creek in 1836.

Nearby Washington Monument State Park contains one of the oldest monuments to President George Washington. This stone tower, resembling an old-fashioned milk can, stands at more than 30 feet tall. Weeping willows shade the peaceful walking trails at the historical Hagerstown City Park, which was established more than two centuries ago.

If you’re traveling with kids, check out Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum. Youngsters can watch model trains chug along and tinker with locomotive lights and whistles. Another family-friendly attraction is Discovery Station, which has interactive exhibits and a collection of historic pipe organs.

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