Community Attractions
Discover Thurmont’s rich history and small-town charm!
Thurmont is full of stories waiting to be explored. While you’re visiting the Thurmont Historical Society, be sure to take time to experience all that our community has to offer. From scenic mountain views and local shops to historic landmarks, Thurmont is a place where history and hometown spirit come together.
This list includes attractions in Thurmont and the wider Frederick County area.
Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries
Family-owned vineyard in the northeastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
15010 Roddy Rd, Thurmont, MD
(240) 578-3831
Family-owned vineyard in the northeastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
15010 Roddy Rd, Thurmont, MD
(240) 578-3831
Vineyard and winery located on the bank of the Monocacy River by the historic remains of Old Links Bridge.
8830 Old Links Bridge Rd, Thurmont, MD
(301) 466-2413
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve
100-acre zoo and wildlife preserve allowing close animal encounters, with over 450 exotic animals.
13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd, Thurmont, MD
(301) 271-4922
Covered Bridges
Enjoy a picturesque drive through the countryside while passing beautiful, and historic, covered bridges.
National & State Parks
Located in part of the Monocacy Valley and Catoctin Mountain ridge, which forms the northeastern rampart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
14707 Park Central Rd, Thurmont, MD
(301) 663 9388
Home to Maryland’s highest cascading waterfall, a 43-acre lake, and the remains of Catoctin Furnace.
14274 William Houck Dr, Thurmont, MD
(301) 271-7574
National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Basilica of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Historic religious site of the first American-born saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton. All are welcome to visit the museum, historic homes, and Basilica.
339 S Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD
(301) 447-6606
Orchards
Family owned and operated farm offering pick-your-own fruit, vegetables, and pumpkins, plus baked goods, honey and cheeses.
15036 N Franklinville Rd, Thurmont, MD
(301) 271-2737
Family owned and operated for 3 generations. Specializes in cherries, plums, apricots, pears, peaches, blueberries, apples, and nectarines.
13841B Pryor Rd, Thurmont, MD
(301) 271-2693
Other Historical Societies
Preserves the history of the Catoctin Furnace ironmaking village, including the diverse workers and lifeways.
12610 Catoctin Furnace Rd, Thurmont, MD
(240) 288-7396
Promotes the study of the history of Woodsboro and conserves local artifacts and memorabilia of historical importance.
6 Woodsboro Creagerstown Rd, Woodsboro, MD
(301) 370-4042
Visit Frederick
Public-private partnership dedicated to enhancing the economic benefit of tourism for Frederick County’s businesses, attractions, local governments, and residents. The visitor center is home to high quality interpretive exhibits and information about things to do, see, and eat in the county.
151 S East St, Frederick, MD
(301) 600-4047
