Local Attraction

Located just 75 minutes from Washington, DC or Baltimore, Stoney Creek Farm is an important landmark in the historic country town of Boonsboro located in Washington County, Maryland. Founded in 1792, Boonsboro is home to the country’s first monument to honor George Washington on top of South Mountain. The first battle of the Civil War fought on northern soil was on this mountain on September 14, 1862.

Attractions:

  • Antietam Battlefield
  • Washington Monument State Park
  • Appalachian Trail
  • Shepardstown
  • Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
  • Contemporary American Theatre Festival
  • Dulcimer Festival
  • Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival: Unwind and relax as you stroll among the colorful tents, thrilling to the array of the many crafts available.

    Approximately 200 craftpersons, previously selected for the high quality of their products, will be selling and demonstrating their wares at this nationally acclaimed festival.

    Enjoy the many varieties of food that are available along with the best in live Bluegrass entertainment.

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As a guest at Stoney Creek Farm, you’ll always have plenty of choices of things to do — including relaxing all day with a good book — or a good friend — at your favorite spot right here at the Inn.

Here are some other great ways to spend your days at Stoney Creek Farm…

Activities:

  • Hiking: For the outdoor enthusiasts, Stoney Creek Farm is the place to begin your next adventure. Set afoot and take a hike on the undulating trails and marvel at the scenery from the overlooks of the Antietam Creek.
  • Biking: Hop on your bike and peddle along the C&O Canal path in nearby Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
  • Whitewater Rafting: Whet your appetite for adventure with a day of whitewater rafting or tubing down various local waterways.
  • Antique Shopping: The Innkeepers of Stoney Creek Farm are avid antique collectors and are always on the hunt for quality and interesting antiques to add to the farm’s collection. There are many great places to hunt for antiques a short distance from the Inn
  • Fine Dining: Private dinners available in the Stone Spring House for guests upon request. Two week notice appreciated and prices start at $125.00 per person.
  • Historic Sites: In early nineteenth century America, Washington County became a hub of trade and goods exchange between the East Coast and western farmlands. Goods were transported from the Chesapeake Bay across the Appalachian Mountains and into the Ohio Valley. This is where the idea to create the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, later called the C&O Canal, was born. The Canal began in Georgetown in 1828 and stretched 83 miles through Washington County 25 years later.

    When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Maryland emerged as a border state with citizens divided between support for the North and the South. Washington County was occupied by troops on both sides for four of the five years of the war. Escaped slaves sought refuge in Washington County, but were often caught and turned in by confederate sympathizers. The single bloodiest day of the war occurred in Anteitam, MD on September 17th, 1862.

    After the war, in 1872 nearly 3,000 confederate casualties from the Maryland Campaign of 1862 were moved from temporary graves to cemeteries in Fredrick, Shepherdstown, and Hagerstown.

  • Shopping: The Prime Outlets at Hagerstown are minutes away from Stoney Creek Farm and offer more than 100 designer and specialty outlet stores including apparel for men, women, and children, as well as house wares, electronics, gifts, shoes and other accessories.

    Address: 495 Prime Outlets Boulevard
    Hagerstown, MD 21740
    Phone: (301) 790-0300 or toll free at (888) 883-6288
    Web site: www.primeoutlets.com

    Shepherdstown, West Virginia offers an exquisite shopping experience for boutique items, gifts, collectibles, art, and antique furniture. Visit www.shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com to learn more. We’ve hand-picked some favorites below:

    Elegance
    Featuring home furnishings, gifts, and art
    122 W. German St.
    Phone: (304) 876-3202

    German Street Coffee and Candlery
    Enticing gourmet coffee and candle selections
    103 W. German St.
    Phone: (304) 876-1106

    On the Wings of Dreams
    Specializing in Native American, Celtic and beautiful natural stone jewelry
    134 W. German St.
    Phone: (304) 876-0244

    Shepherdstown Outback Basics
    Unique tee shirts, fun games, and camping, hiking, biking, and water sports necessities
    104 E. German St.
    Phone: (304) 876-1810

    Shepherdstown Sweet Shop Bakery
    Housed in a 200-year-old building, you’ll find delicious Old World style breads and desserts
    100 German St.
    Phone: (304) 876-2432
    Web site: http://www.wvbakery.com

    Sunflowers Gifts and Accessories
    Beautifully crafted stained-glass windows, wall sconces, hanging candles, hand-hewed bowls, and other unique gifts
    121 W. German St.
    Phone: (304) 876-2102

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