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September 19, 2019

Things To Do In Westminster MD

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What are some Things to Do in Westminster MD? There are plenty of things to do and to see! Make some wonderful memories with your friends and family by traveling to Westminster MD!

I have always loved history and learning about it. When I was in school, I aced history because it was a favorite subject of mine. So, with that being said, I would first visit the Union Mills Homestead! This is rich in history and there is so much to learn there!

Things To Do In Westminster MD

The Union Mills Homestead was the Shriver Family homestead for 6 generations. It is a historic landmark that is located 7 miles north of Westminster, MD and is 17 miles south of Gettysburg, PA. So, smack in the middle of two great areas that you can also venture to, if you decide to. But, let’s stay on topic here!

Everything is pretty much the same as when the Shriver family lived there. You can take a tour of the main house, blacksmith shop, and other parts of the homestead. This is a popular destination because of its history and Civil War history. It also has beautiful gardens, rustic meeting barn which is perfect for a wedding or large gathering.

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Another great place to stop by is the Hashawha Environmental Center & Bear Branch Nature Center. This is a 320-acre park that includes 5 miles of trails, raptor mews, fishing at Lake Hashawha,  and lots of wildlife. It also has the restored Martin Cabin Homestead. So, lots to take in and look at!

Bear Branch Nature Center has been around for more than 20 years! They provide family-friendly nature programs, festivals and lots of outdoor activities for the family. They always have helpful staff year-round for any questions you may have. 

Things To Do In Westminster MD

The nature center is open 5 days a week and it provides hands-on educational exhibits like live animals, a Discovery Room with fun games, puzzles, and puppets for young children. It also has a library, an observation beehive, a planetarium, and an observatory. So much to see!

The Bear Branch Nature Center also has residential camping and cabins! You can camp on the weekends and through the summer months. So if you are traveling by there at the right times, you can camp out with your family and friends! How fun!

Those are just a few suggestions on Things To Do In Westminster MD. There are plenty more things to do, but this post is to get you started. Have you ever visited Westminster, MD?

 

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Kim Delatorre is a mommy to three beautiful, smart kids and wife to an amazing husband of 24 years! She enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her family, and blogging.

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