Westminster Travel Guide

 brendareed Says:  A favorite tourist destination in Westminster is the Carroll County Farm Museum, which gives you the chance to experience mid-19th century rural life. The grounds include original farm structures, including a farmhouse, bank barn, a log barn, smokehouse, broom shop,... 

 brendareed Says:  The annual Memorial Day parade in Westminster gives you the feel for an old fashioned parade, the way it used to be before floats and balloons. Local community groups (Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, veterans groups, high school bands, clubs) march the length of the parade... 

 brendareed Says:  This annual festival is held at the Carroll County Farm Museum for a weekend at the end of each September. It attracts wine vendors from all over Maryland who provide tastings and sell their wines to those who wish to purchase them. There is live entertainment, training... 

 brendareed Says:  Each summer in July-August, the Baltimore Ravens invade Westminster, taking up residence at the Best Western hotel and holding their training camp at McDaniel College. They typically practice twice a day, Monday through Friday, and their training camp is free and open to the... 

 Yaqui Says:  This stone is really neat because on each side is dedicated to the graduating classes of 1883-1886. It must had a sundial or some statue that was located on it, but now it is gone sadley. Still a neat memorial to those first students of the college. 

 Yaqui Says:  This stone is located in front of the Baker Memorial Chapel. Dedicated to the Corner - Stone of "Old Main" erected on this site 1866.Old Main Western Maryland College1866 - First Stone laid1858 - Baker Memorial Chapel completed1959 - Old Main razed. 

 Yaqui Says:  Built in 1920 as a separate school to prepare ministers for the Methodist Protestant Church. It housed the seminary chapel, library, classrooms, offices, and dormitory rooms for the students on the upper two floors. The seminary was moved to DC, so the building was purchased... 

 Yaqui Says:  Built in 1958 to replace the older Baker Chapel of 1889. It use to hold services here, but the chapel has found other uses such as social events and classes. 

 Yaqui Says:  Built in 1920 to help accomodate housing for women, it was named after a popular teacher William Robert McDaniel who didn't just serve as teacher, but counselor, Temporary President, Vice President, or the Secretary of Faculty for over 50 years. 

 Yaqui Says:  Built in 1896 to serve not just the college, but the community. Many social events have been held here such as dances, festivals, concerts, movies, plays, theatre and Sunday services. The exterior is very grand. 

 Yaqui Says:  Named in honor for the first President of the college, James T. Ward. Ward Memorial Arch was built in 1898 after his death in tribute to him by former students and his niece. It use to grace the main entrace into the college. It was later removed stone by stone since it was... 

 brendareed Says:  We’ve been following this restaurant since they first started out – met them at a food festival, tried their restaurant, and have been going back ever since. All food served is made from scratch – even the potato chips! They take great care in the quality of their food and... 

 brendareed Says:  THE place in Westminster to get homemade ice cream! On hot summer nights, there is usually a crowd and you can see lots of people just sitting around outside licking their ice cream cones or eating their sundaes. All ice cream is homemade and they made ice cream cakes for... 

 brendareed Says:  This small Mexican restaurant is growing in popularity and size. A family run place that serves up authentic and delicious Mexican meals at good prices. Their homemade salsa is fantastic – they have a salsa bar on some nights. Service is always friendly and food served hot... 

 brendareed Says:  Hands down, this is my favorite restaurant in Westminster! An Irish pub with delicious traditional Irish food (and some Maryland favorites) and an interior that is authentic! So many times I sat in front of their fire and had to remind myself I was still in the States! The... 

 brendareed Says:  Westminster is pretty much away from most public transportation – no subway, no real bus into the big cities, no train station. Getting around Westminster means you need to walk, drive a car, or ride a bicycle. There is a local CATS bus that you can make reservations on for...