Welcome to the Thurmont Virtual Tour, an online experience that introduces you to the historic heart of Thurmont, Maryland. This tour highlights eleven landmark buildings in the downtown district along with several nearby attractions that help tell the broader story of the region. Many of the downtown sites can be entered virtually, giving you a closer look at the architecture, history, and character that define the town.
Explore the area surrounding Thurmont, featuring Catoctin mountain parks and other attractions.
Fly down to a detailed 3D aerial view of the Thurmont Main Street and 10 historic structures
How to use tour:
Adjust View
 Click and drag to move your view. |
 Mouse wheel or pinch trackpad to zoom |
 Aerial spaces – shift-click to rotate and tilt |
Explore
 Click location pins or select via thumbnails to learn more |
 Click “next” or “back” to proceed to the next location in sequence |
 Travel to a ground-level location |
 Certain buildings can be entered |
Options/Accessibility
 Toggle sound (muted by default) |
 Fullscreen |
 Open this page again |
Made possible by:
This tour was created for the Town of Thurmont, MD. Many thanks to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development for making this virtual tour possible through the Main Street Improvement grant.
Research provided by the volunteers and board of the Thurmont Historical Society, 2025-2026
Captured and designed by Catapult Image Virtual Spaces in Catonsville, MD. All contemporary imaging (video, photo, panorama, 3D scan) completed by Catapult Image. Additional footage of Greater Thurmont locations provided by Gavin Communications.
Take a walking tour of Downtown Thurmont in person with our free GPS‑Guided Walking Tour app. It leads you to all eleven historic locations in town and automatically plays audio, text, video, and photos as soon as you arrive at each stop.
It’s an easy way to explore the town at your own pace while learning the stories behind its buildings and landmarks.