Only an hour from Washington, D.C., families can get a taste of history while tubing down Antietam Creek in Sharpsburg.
The spring-fed waters of this beginner-level whitewater stream will ensure a cool escape. The Class I rapids and deeper water are perfect for families with older children hoping for a faster pace, and a brief taste of Class II rapids at the end of the journey will have them whooping with joy.
Guides from River and Trail Outfitters pack a picnic and share some history as they lead the 4-hour excursion past landmarks like the historic Burnside Bridge, part of the Antietam National Battlefield.
For more information on Antieram Creek tubing, visit the River & Trail website.
For more places to go tubing, check out our article Spend the day on the water: Tubing down an MD river.
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