Entertainment
Boonsboro, MD
21713
Discover The Historic National Road
We invite you to take a journey along a ribbon of roadway known as the first federally funded highway in the United States. A romance between scenic brilliance and stunning history reveals itself along the Historic National Road Scenic Byway delighting all who travel it from Baltimore, Maryland to Vandalia, Illinois.
Emmitsburg, MD
21727
Oldest replica of the Grotto of Lourdes in the western hemisphere. Call for schedule of services. Open year-round, free. Grounds are open daily 8:30am-5:00pm and Bernadette’s Gift Shop is open 9am-5:30pm.
The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic place of prayer devoted to the Blessed Mother, Mary. This beautiful mountainside shrine features one of the oldest American replicas of the Lourdes Grotto in France, built about two decades after the apparition of Mary at Lourdes in 1858. Each year, the National Shrine Grotto draws thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. It is a place of worship, pilgrimage, conversion, and reconciliation.
Emmitsburg, MD
21727
Historical site dedicated to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint. Discover her inspirational story on a self-guided tour using our Map & Guide that you can get from our Visitor Center, or on a guided tour by one of our helpful guides. See two historic homes where she lived, the awe-inspiring Basilica dedicated to her, and our peaceful, scenic grounds.
New virtual tours! We are now offering FREE tours of our historic homes over Zoom. Sign-up on our website and learn about the history of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton from anywhere in the world! Take a tour of the Stone Farmhouse, Historic St. Joseph’s House, the Basilica, or even take our Civil War Sisters Tour. Check our website https://setonshrine.org/virtual-tours/ to see our calendar of virtual tours.
(FREE) Historic Homes Tours! With a guide, explore our historic sites and discover the life and legacy of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. On the Historic Homes Tour, you’ll step inside two homes where Elizabeth Ann lived and worked, and learn about life in the early 1800s. Advance registration is highly encouraged due to a limited number of 10 spots per tour. Days and Times: Saturdays between 10:00am and 4:30pm. The tour begins at the Visitor Center. Please check in there when you arrive. We want to keep our staff and you, our visitors, safe. To reserve your tickets visit https://setonshrine.org/buy-tour-tickets/. Please note: –Please respect social distancing policies. We ask that you wear a facial covering. –This is a walking tour; no seating is available. –Limited restrooms are available during the tour.
Frederick, MD
21701
Walkersville, MD 21793
Nature of Design is a full service floral artistry firm servicing primarily MD, VA, and DC. We provide services for private gatherings, weddings, non-profit, corporate, fashion, and industry related events. Using both classic and contemporary styles, we create custom designs that come together seamlessly to create the perfect wedding or event.
Monday-Friday: 9AM-5PM