The Surroundings – Thurmont, MD
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurmont,_Maryland
In the twenty years I have lived in Thurmont, the population has more than doubled. A Main Street Community, Thurmont is currently home to a diverse group of about 6,500 residents. The best-known features include Camp David, Catoctin Mountain Park, Cunningham Falls State Park, the annual Catoctin Colorfest, many great restaurants, and of course, Commodore Recording Studio!
FUN FACTS ABOUT THURMONT, MARYLAND
- Between 1751 and 1894, Thurmont was known as “Mechanicstown.”
- Stick matches were first manufactured in Thurmont in 1825.
- Contrary to some urban legends, Thurmont is not a KKK stronghold!
- During the Clinton administration, the president was sometimes seen jogging through town.
- Camp David was called “Hi-Catoctin” and “Shangri-la” before taking on its current name.
- International dignitaries hosted at Camp David include Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, Anwar al-Sadat, Mehachem Begin, Tony Blair, Vladimir Putin and many others.
- Thurmont is home to 4 orchards, 3 Chinese restaurants, 2 tattoo parlors and 1 recording studio.
What else is here?
EATERIES
Mountain Gate Family Restaurant
HOTELS
The Lodge at Blue Ridge Summit
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Catoctin Mountain Park (Camp David)
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
Gettysburg National Military Park
National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes
LOCAL SHOPPING
Gateway Market & Candy Kitchen
Twice Is Nice (second hand store)
Zurgable Brothers Hardware (Emmitsburg)
NEARBY SHOPPING
The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg
CONVENIENCE STORES/GASOLINE
Direct To You (Gas only, cash only)
High’s Dairy Store (Shell gas)
7-Eleven (Rt. 15 S – Sunoco gas)