Downtown Hagerstown

Downtown Hagerstown – Hagerstown was Founded in 1792 by Jonathan Hager, an entrepreneur and politician,  Hagerstown grew rather quickly and became the city center for all kinds of transportation in the area that covered wagon to Native American trade routes to nearby river navigation to a growing railroad industry.

Hagerstown earned a distinctive nickname “The Hub City”, because Hagerstown today is incredibly energetic with the best of history around the area with culture, specialty shops and dining. Hagerstown was Maryland’s first designated Arts & Entertainment District and offers a variety of performances and exhibits from the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, The Maryland Theater, the Washington County Fine Art’s Museum.

Downtown Hagerstown. Whether you’re in the mood for casual or fine dining, our local restaurants offer tastes for the most demanding palette. You’ll find the cuisine from around the world that includes Hagerstown’s German heritage as well as Mexican cuisine, Panama, Italy and Thailand, Caribbean and many more.

With 19 city parks, the C&O Canal Towpath, the Historic National Road and downtown events like the Western Maryland Blues Festival, Augustoberfest and Wind Down Downtown there is always something to do in Hagerstown’s Main Street.