There is no bucket list of things to do in Hagerstown and Washington County, but the Hot List would be a pretty good one. Our annual Hot List comes at the beginning of each year, so readers have the entire year to check out the winners. Maybe we should put check boxes in front of each winner so readers can keep track of all the great places they frequent and things they do during the year.
Certainly, there are a lot of great dining and entertainment experiences in the county, and many of them are represented on our Hot List. These are the aspects that make life in Washington County so enjoyable. As a smaller community, we don’t have any Michelin-star restaurants or the entertainment experience of Broadway, but don’t sell our community short. We have high-level professional baseball, the Maryland Theatre, and an expanding menu of downtown experiences and rural experiences.
For a city its size, Hagerstown has a lot going for it, and much of it is represented in our Hot List. So, get going; start checking off restaurants, spas, retail establishments, breweries, wineries, and all the other experiences that make Hagerstown and
Washington County great.
BUSINESSES
Alternative Medicine
Kairos Rejuvenation
Structural Elements
Hagerstown Health
Bank
Orrstown Bank
Middletown Valley Bank
Fulton Bank
Bed & Breakfast
Elmwood Farm
Beaver Creek Inn
Inn Boonsboro
Brewery
Antietam Brewery
Cushwa Brewing Co.
Potomac Ridge Brewing
Cleaning Service
Merry Maids
Royal Flush Cleaning
Ace of Maids
Day Spa
Bella Salon and Spa
Sagittarius Salon & Spa
Bodyworks Massage Center
Electrical Contractor
Ellsworth Electric, Inc.
Electricwurx
McIntire HVAC
Farmer’s Market
PA Dutch Market
Boonsboro
The Market Hub
Floor Covering
Burkholders Flooring America
Carpet Gallery
Red Baron Flooring
Formal Wear
Ingram’s Mens Shop
Men’s Wearhouse
David’s Bridal
Golf Course
Black Rock Golf Course
Beaver Creek Country Club
Yingling’s Golf Center
Heating and Air Conditiong
Cumberland Valley
Total Comfort
Larry & Sons
Insurance Agency
Bowers Insurance Agency
Cumberland Valley Insurance
State Farm
Landscaping
Yetters Lawn Care Services
C & M
Groves Groundwurx
Massage Therapy
Bodyworks Massage Center
Structural Elements
Indigo Moon Amber Sun
Pet Grooming and Wash
Central Dawgma
Dog Gone Grooming
Hearty Pet
Photographer
Nick Betson
Myerly & Lowe
Chelsea Rae
Radio Station
104.7 WAYZ
106.9 The Eagle
1240 AM WJEJ
Second-hand Shop
Act II
Goodwill
Finders Keepers Fine Consignments
Shopping Center
Longmeadow
Valley Mall
Garland Groh
Specialty Retail
TG Designs
Tie: Weaver’s Treasures and
Guitar Center
Towing/Roadside Service
Eichelberger’s Towing & Recovery
Reliable Towing
Blue Gray Towing
WashCo Tradition
Alsatia Mummer’s Parade
Krumpe’s Donut Drop
Washington County Ag Expo & Fair
Animal Health Care
Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown
Cumberland Valley Veterinary Clinic
North Paws Animal Hospital
Barbershop
Razor’s Edge
Slow Down Barbershop & Lounge
Cape and Blade
Book Store
2nd and Charles
Wonder Book
Turn the Page
Childcare
Little Jack’s Corner
Ritchie’s Tot Lot
Bright Beginnings
Computer Service
MyTech
PSI
Innovative, Inc.
Dental Practice
Hagerstown Smiles
Allegany Dental
Robinwood Dental
Family Medicine
Meritus Primary Care
Leatherman Healthcare
Williamsport Family Practice
Fitness Facility
OneLife Fitness
Planet Fitness
Crunch Fitness
Florist
TG Designs
Rooster Vane Gardens
Charles A. Gibney
Garden Supply
TD Design
Sunny Meadows
Lovell’s Nursery
Hair Salon
Bella Salon and Spa
Sagittarius Salon & Spa
Kalon Hair Studio
Homebuilding/Renovations
Piedmont
Oliver Homes
Kellgard General Contractors
Jewelry Store
Carson Jewelers
Kay Jewelers
Reed Jewelers
Law Firm
HWK Law Group
William C. Wantz
Law Office of Andrea Cheeatow
Moving/Storage
Two Men and a Truck
JDog Junk Removal
U-Haul
Pet Sitting/Walking
Pet-agrees
Platinum Paws
Serenity Prather
Plumbing
Plumbing Wurx
Tri-State Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Donnie and Sons
Real Estate Office
Century 21 – Market Professionals
Roger Fairbourne Real Estate
Mackintosh Realtors
Senior Living
Arborgate
Homewood at Williamsport
Fahrney-Keedy Senior Living Community
Specialty Medical
Structural Elements
Capital Women’s Care
Lukas Behavioral Health
Tattoo Shop
Old Line Tattoo
Burnside Tattoo
Yours Truly
Travel Agency
Trips Made Real
Dream Vacations – Nicole Myers, LeRoy Myers & Associates
AAA
Wedding Venue
Cortland Mansion
Elmwood Farms
Green Hill Farm
PROFESSIONALS
Bank Teller
Kathy Swope
Carmen Fox
Cassidy Boldyga
Financial Planner
Steven Bass
Jacob Barr
Kenneth Smith
Medical Specialist
Lorraine Bowen
Gwen Leatherman
Matthew Ranielli
Real Estate Agent
Patti Perez, RE/MAX
Crystal Pheulpin, Black Diamond Realty
Julie Fritsch, Mackintosh Realtors
Chef
Arik Mills (Rik’s Café)
Tara Cluck (The Grill at Runways)
Carolyn Crosby (Harambee 54)
Insurance Agent
Andrew Clemmer
Scott Powell
Tie: Gaye McGovern and Kelly Grove
Personal Trainer
Jenna Mastrouni
Ebonie Williams
Tina Fraley
Veterinarian
Dr. Tara Cumley
Dr. Deanna Becker
Dr. Pam Snyder
EATERIES
Asian Restaurant
House of Kobe
Nikko Japanese Steak and Seafood
Bangkok on Franklin
Barbecue
Mission Barbecue
Blackrock Barbeque
Rollin’ Smoke
Burger
Rik’s Café
Broad Axe
Fosters on the Point
Catering
Leiters’ Fine Catering
Tara’s Table
Applause Catering
Crab Cake
Schula’s Grill & Crab House
Nick’s Airport Inn
Zach Greenlee’s Trackside
Happy Hour
Rik’s Cafe
Fosters on the Point
Broad Axe
Italian
Café Italia
Dolce
Fratelli’s Italian & Seafood
Liquor Store
Longmeadow
Hub City
Liquor Locker
Outstanding Service
Bistro 11
Rik’s Cafe
Fosters at the Point
Pizza Shop
Rocky’s
Brothers
King’s
Seafood
Schula’s Grill & Crab House
Chic’s Seafood
Crab 99
Local Sub
Hartle’s
Turtles
Jersey Mike’s
Vegetarian Options
Free Range Café
Hummus Mediterranean Grill
Mango Grill
Wings
Stadium Tavern
Rik’s Cafe
Fosters on the Point
Bakery
Sanders Cookie Jar
Saffron Bakery
Krumpe’s
Breakfast
J’s Diner
Hagerstown Family Diner
Hub City Diner
Casual Restaurant
Rik’s Café
Fosters on the Point
Bistro 11
Coffee House
Rooster Moon Coffeehouse
Cannon Coffee
Pura Vida
Dessert
Rik’s Café
Krumpes
Bistro 11
Ice Cream/Frozen Treat
Meadows Original Frozen Custard
Maugansville Creamery
Sweetsies’ Eats & Treats
Latin American
El Ranchero
Los Amigos
Fajita Grande
New Restaurant
Branded Chophouse
Longmeadow Diner
Pura Cepa
Overall Restaurant
Rik’s Café
Bistro 11
House of Kobe
Romantic/Special
The Grille at Runways
Bistro 11
Nick’s Airport Inn
Local Steak
Black Rock Bar & Grill
Bistro 11
Nick’s Airport Inn
Sushi
House of Kobe
Nikko Japanese Steak and Seafood
Sushi Bomb
Winery/Distillery
Stone House Urban Winery
Big Cork Vineyards
Red Heifer Winery
ENTERTAINMENT
Family Entertainment
Warehouse Cinemas
Flying Boxcars
Maryland Theatre
Kids Birthday Parties
Chuck E. Cheese
Sky Zone
Ready Set Play
Festival/Special Event
Augustoberfest
Hangarfest
Washington County Ag Expo & Fair
Museum
Washington Co. Museum of Fine Arts
Discovery Station
Miller House