Old Main Streets
Places to Visit
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In the 1930s, after years of making charcoal to fuel the Catoctin Iron furnace, the land here was purchased to be transformed into a productive recreation area, helping put people back to work during the Great Depression.
Location: Located three miles south of Thurmont and just west of US 15.
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Cunningham Falls State Park (MD)
Cunningham Falls State Park, located in the Catoctin Mountains, is known for its history, scenic beauty, and its 78-foot cascading waterfall.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Take U.S. 15 (Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway) south from Thurmont.
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Emmitsburg, a peaceful town dating back to 1785, has remained a social and business center for surrounding farms and historic, religious, and educational institutions.
Location: At the junction of MD 140 and US 15, just south of the Pennsylvania border in Maryland.
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National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (MD)
Visit the religious shrine honoring the first American-born canonized saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton. The shrine includes several buildings on the grounds, including a museum filled with exhibits and relics.
Location: At 333 S. Seton Avenue, which is Business Route 15 in downtown Emmitsburg
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Home to the Cozy Restaurant, favorite restaurant to vacationing American presidents since 1929, and gateway to Catoctin Mountain National Park.
Location: At the junction of US 15 and MD 77.
