Downtown Hagerstown’s resurgence isn’t just measured in buildings restored or businesses opened—it’s in the places that make people stop, smile, and say, “I didn’t expect this here.”
Hub City Vinyl is one of those places.
What began as a passion project has grown into the largest record store in Maryland, drawing visitors from across the region and beyond. Housed in a renovated Art Deco building once marked by vacancy and neglect, the shop is now a 20,000-square-foot beacon for collectors, music lovers, and curious newcomers alike.
But it’s more than just square footage and records. Hub City Vinyl has become a cultural anchor—offering not just shopping, but an experience. The atmosphere is intentional: bright, open, inclusive, and surprisingly joyful. Wide aisles, a listening lounge, and a rotating mix of in-store performances have turned it into a gathering place as much as a retail destination.
Live music has found a real home here. With the addition of Hub City Vinyl Live, a 200-person capacity venue within the same building, regional acts now have a place to perform in the heart of downtown. Whether it’s indie rock, hip-hop, blues, or electronic music, the stage is always open to creativity—and the community shows up for it.
Hub City Vinyl offers more than records. It’s a full experience, with wide aisles, listening areas, and regular in-store performances. Their growing live music venue, Hub City Vinyl Live, brings regional and national acts to downtown, adding even more energy to the local arts scene. Yes, they sell online. But the real magic still happens in person.
By breathing new life into an old space—and making it a destination—they’ve helped turn curiosity into community. And they’re not alone. Across downtown, creative entrepreneurs are doing the same: building, connecting, and thriving.