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6 Best and Fun Things To Do In Burkittsville Maryland


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Enriched with a fascinating past and nestled in stunning surroundings, this enchanting town is an ideal retreat for those in search of a peaceful and rejuvenating weekend escape.

Its quaint main street has retained much of its late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth century characteristics, providing visitors with insight into a simpler way of life.

Visitors can explore the historic streets via a walking tour that will take them on a journey back to the time of the Civil War, when the town played a pivotal role during a battle in the late summer of 1862.

The surrounding farmland also provides a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, with opportunities for taking a leisurely stroll among the orchards and sampling the cider from a local distillery.

For nature lovers, the Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center is an excellent place for bird-watching and wildlife viewing.

Want to know more? Check out our list below of everything else Burkittsville has to offer so you can plan your trip accordingly

The 6 Most Popular Things To Do In Burkittsville Maryland

6. South Mountain Heritage Society

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: 3 E Main Street Burkittsville MD

Tel:  240 818 1610

Web Address:   http://southmountainheritage.org/

5. The Kennedy Farm

4.4 ★★★★☆ (16 reviews)

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Location: 2406 Chestnut Grove Road Sharpsburg MD

Tel:  301 370 6851

Web Address:   https://johnbrown.org/directions-kennedy-farm-house/

4. Othello Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (71 reviews)

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Location: 1901A Jefferson Pike Knoxville MD

Tel:  301 600 1646

Web Address:   https://recreater.com/705/Othello-Regional-Park

3. Distillery Lane Ciderworks

4.7 ★★★★★ (138 reviews)

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Location: 5533 Gapland Road Jefferson MD

Tel:  301 834 8920

Web Address:   https://distillerylaneciderworks.com/

2. Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (333 reviews)

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1. Gathland State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (484 reviews)

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Location: 900 Arnoldtown Road Jefferson MD

Tel:  301 791 4767

Web Address:   http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/gathland.aspx

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Burkittsville Maryland! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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