Nearby Attractions
Plan a full-day pilgrimage or a weekend getaway!
While there is much to see and do here, we are also a short drive away from such attractions as Gettysburg's battlefield; Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, Maryland; Harpers Ferry, West Virginia; and Antietam.
Places to Visit (other than us!)
Within 10 miles:
- National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, next door to Seton Heritage Ministries
- Mount St. Mary's University, 3 miles
- National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, 3 miles
- Liberty Mountain Resort, 4 miles
- Gettysburg Battlefield and Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, 10 miles
- Journey through Hallowed Ground, begins in Gettysburg and ends in Charlottesville, VA
Within 25 miles:
- Frederick Tourism, 24 miles
Within 55 miles:
- Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, 44 miles
- Shrine of St. Anthony, Ellicott City, Maryland, 50 miles
- Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption, Baltimore, Maryland, 53 miles
- Mother Seton House and St. Mary’s Spiritual Center, Baltimore, Maryland, 54 miles
Within 70 miles:
- Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C., 69 miles
- John Paul II Center, Washington, D.C., 69 miles
- Franciscan Monastery, Washington, D.C., 69 miles
Places to Stay
- Sleep Inn in Emmitsburg, less than 1 mile
- Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, 10 miles
- Frederick Tourism, 24 miles
Places to Eat
- Carriage House, across the street
- Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, 10 miles
- Frederick Tourism, 24 miles
Upcoming Events
Bell & History Day
March 31 – Bell and History Day - History rings for the Bells of St. Joseph's at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton! County wide event and collaborative program with Frederick Historic Sites Consortium. 10am-4:30pm. Come and enjoy living history and children programs. 339 S. Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, 301.447.6606 Read More
A Museum and Movie Night
Saturday, March 3, 4pm. Join us for Museum and a Movie Night featuring The Way starring Martin Sheen. This event is free and opening to the public. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Read More
Holy Week Schedule 2012
Schedule of Masses at the Basilica beginning with Palm Sunday on April 1 Read More
News & Events
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross at the Basilica will be held at 12:45pm every Friday throughout the season of Lent. Read More
Seton Heritage Literary Guild
Seton Heritage Literary Guild (SHLG) – Tuesday, March 13, 10AM at the Visitor Center in the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Selection, “Friendship of My Soul,” by Sister Betty Ann McNeil, DC. Will meet on Tuesdays for 3 weeks. 339 S. Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, 301.447.6606 Read More
