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Things to See and Do High peaks, dense forests, famous battlefields, shimmering waters and the strains of guitars—that’s Western Maryland, and it’s glorious. #nationalpark @scarahbeth #catoctinmountains @edisonmanalopoemtography Accident ATTRACTIONS Cove-Run Farms Corn Maze 596 Griffith Rd, Accident, 301-616-6111 www.coverunfarmscornmaze.com 10-acre maze, where questions posted at each intersection determine the next path through winding passages; educational materials offered. $ Deep Creek Lavender Farm 625 Doerr Rd, Accident, 240-608-8282 www.deepcreeklavenderfarm.com Seasonal lavender farm offering scenic recreation, lavender products and peaceful picnicking, while also celebrating all that lavender has to offer. HISTORY & HERITAGE Drane House Old Cemetery Rd, Accident, 301-746-6346 One of very few original frontier plantation homes remaining in Western Maryland with a log structure from the late 1700s and tours upon request. Big Pool OUTDOOR RECREATION Fort Frederick State Park 11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool, 301-842-2155 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/fortfrederick.aspx A 250-year-old fort and cornerstone of Maryland’s defense during the French and Indian War, with re-enactments and living history on event weekends. $ Western Maryland Rail Trail Fort Frederick State Park, 11100 Ft Frederick Rd, Big Pool, 301-842-2155 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/wmrt.aspx Paved 23-mile-long trail running from Big Pool to the southern slope of Sideling Hill and popular for cycling, in-line skating and walking. Boonsboro ATTRACTIONS Crystal Grottoes Caverns 19821 Shepherdstown Pike, Boonsboro, 240-217-7623 www.crystalgrottoescaverns.com Maryland’s only commercial underground caverns offering spectacular tours through brilliantly lit chambers. Tours last about 30 minutes. HISTORY & HERITAGE Boonsborough Museum of History 113 N Main St, Boonsboro, 301-432-6969 www.boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/boonesborough-museum-of-history Civil War collection and exhibits of ceramics, glassware, early lighting, weapons, ancient artifacts, a model cabinetmaker’s shop and country store. Washington County Rural Heritage Museum 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, 240-420-1714 www.ruralheritagemuseum.org Museum with more than 2,000 artifacts of early life and the local automotive legacy, a village with a Conestoga wagon, gift shop, events and exhibits. OUTDOOR RECREATION Appalachian National Scenic Trail 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, 301-791-4767 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/at.aspx An epic 40-mile route along the backbone of South Mountain on a north-south ridge that extends from the Pennsylvania border to the Potomac River. Greenbrier State Park 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, 301-791-4767 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/greenbrier.aspx Park with a 42-acre freshwater lake, outcrops, geologic history in “mountain stones,” swimming, boating, fishing and nearby Appalachian Trail. $ SHOPPING Cronise Market Place 312 S Main St, Boonsboro, 301-432-7377 www.cronisemarket.com Established in 1928; fresh local produce, beautiful flowers and fresh-cut Christmas trees. Burkittsville ATTRACTIONS War Correspondents Arch 900 Arnoldstown Rd, South Mountain Recreation Area, Burkittsville, 301-791-4767 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/gathland.aspx Arch (1885) by George Alfred Townsend, famous Civil War author/correspondent, and the only monument to the memory of war correspondents in the world. Clear Spring ATTRACTIONS Knob Hall Winery 14108 St. Paul Rd, Clear Spring, 301-842-2777 www.knobhallwinery.com Award-winning wines made from estate-grown grapes using sustainable agricultural methods in the Antietam Highlands with tasting room, shop and events. Wilson Country School/Wilson Store 14921 Rufus Wilson Rd, Clear Spring, 301-582-4718 www.mountaindiscoveries.com/images/ss2015/wilsonstore.pdf Restored store and schoolhouse built in the 1850s, now displaying an antique room and home decor upstairs and offering homemade chips and country ham. Cumberland ARTS & CULTURE Allegany Arts Council 9 N Centre St, Cumberland, 301-777-2787 www.alleganyartscouncil.org Professional art space and local collective featuring a wide variety of artwork within the Saville and Schwab Mountain Maryland galleries. Cumberland Theatre 101-103 N Johnson St, Cumberland, 301-759-4990 www.cumberlandtheatre.com Western Maryland’s only regional professional theater presenting musicals and dramas year-round and offering group rates and productions for all ages. New Embassy Theatre 49 Baltimore St, Cumberland, 240-362-7183 www.embassytheatrecorp.org A 1931 art deco movie house offering an eclectic repertoire of theater, classic films, art, live music and special interest events. $ ATTRACTIONS 1812 Brewery 13006 Mason Rd, Cumberland, 301-338-2490 www.1812brewery.com A mill barn and farm house (1812) nestled in historic Evitts Creek Valley, and now the home of Western Maryland’s first farm brewery event center. Appalachian Collection Allegany College of Maryland Library, 12401 Willowbrook Rd SE, Cumberland, 301-784-5269 www.collections.library.appstate.edu/appalachian A library and archive collection covering local histories and offering genealogical resources for Western MD, PA and WV. C&O Canal Cumberland National Historical Park-Cumberland Visitor Center 13 Canal St, Rm 100, Cumberland, 301-739-4200 www.nps.gov/choh Park preserving early C&O transportation history with information about the crossroads, boat building and local industry along scenic nature trails. C&O Canal Towpath 13 Canal St, Cumberland, 301-739-4200 www.nps.gov/choh The C&O Canal began as an early transportation roadway. Today it remains a natural and recreational treasure. Hiking and biking opportunities on the towpath. Canal Place Heritage Area 13 Canal St, Western Maryland Railway Station, Cumberland, 301-724-3655, 1-800-989-9394 www.canalplace.org Heritage park at the start of the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage and home to historic sites, shopping, dining, festivals, concerts and outdoor recreation. Charis Winery 17 Howard St, C5, Cumberland, 240-581-3875 www.chariswinery.com Winery in a quaint outdoor shopping area offering good local wines, tastings and excellent hosts for a fine wine experience near the canal downtown. Emmanuel Episcopal Church 16 Washington St, Cumberland, 301-777-3364 www.emmanuelparishofmd.org Church built on the remains of a British Colonial fort with Tiffany windows, cellars, magazines and earthworks of Ft. Cumberland (c. 1755) below. George Washington’s Headquarters Riverside Park, Greene St, Cumberland, 301-777-5132, 1-800-425-2067 www.mdmountainside.com/george-washingtons-headquarters One-room cabin (built 1754-1755) used by George Washington while an aide to General Braddock and the only remaining structure of Ft. Cumberland. The Gordon-Roberts House 218 Washington St, Cumberland, 301-777-8678 www.gordon-robertshouse.com Second Empire-style mansion dating to 1867 with three furnished floors, virtual and hourly tours and a museum gift shop located in the carriage house. $ Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 13 Canal St, Cumberland, 301-759-4400, 1-800-TRAIN-50 www.wmsr.com Scenic train climbing 1,291 ft. from Cumberland to Frostburg through the Alleghany mountains with murder mystery events, a caboose and cab rides. $ HISTORY & HERITAGE The “Cumberland” Full Scale C&O Canal Boat Replica 13 Canal St, Cumberland, 301-714-2233, 1-800-989-9394 www.canaltrust.org/pyv/canal-boat-replica Full-size replica boat located along the Trestle Walk at Canal Place offering a place to learn how families lived and worked on the canal. Allegany Museum 3 Pershing St, Cumberland, 301-777-7200 www.alleganymuseum.org Exhibits about rare Ice Age fauna discovered in deep mountain caves, the life-ways of the region’s Native American populations and legendary frontiersmen. F. Brooke Whiting House Museum 632 Washington St, Cumberland, 301-777-8678 www.thewhitinghouse.org A 1911 historic bungalow overflowing with a global connoisseur’s collection of Asian works of art and American, European and British decorative arts. $ OUTDOOR RECREATION Great Allegheny Passage 13 Canal St, Cumberland www.gaptrail.org A nearly level trail for hiking from Cumberland to Pittsburgh through tunnels and across viaducts along scenic views and towns of Maryland. Deep Creek Lake ATTRACTIONS Deep Creek Discovery Center 898 State Park Rd, Deep Creek Lake, 301-387-7067 www.discoverycenterdcl.com A 6,000-sq. ft. educational center with natural, cultural and historical resources in mounted specimens, an aviary and a children’s interactive room. OUTDOOR RECREATION Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Deep Creek Lake, 301-387-5563 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/deepcreek.aspx Park with one mile of shoreline along Maryland’s largest lake and housing black bears and wild turkeys as well as public boat access ramps. SPORTS Adventure Sports Center International 250 Adventure Sports Way, Deep Creek Lake, 301-387-3250, 1-877-300-2724 www.adventuresportscenter.com White-water rafting course providing thrills for “first timers” and seasoned rafters alike as well as kayaking, climbing, hiking and geocaching. Flintstone OUTDOOR RECREATION Rocky Gap Casino Resort 16701 Lakeview Rd NE, Flintstone, 301-784-8400 www.rockygapcasino.com Located in Rocky Gap State Park with miles of trails and incredible views. AAA 4-Diamond Award® and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence-winning resort. See ad on page 63. Rocky Gap State Park 12500 Pleasant Valley Rd, Hwy I-68, exit 50, Flintstone, 301-722-1480 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/rockygap.aspx A 3,000-acre park featuring 243-acre Lake Habeeb, an impressive mile-long gorge framed by sheer cliffs, overlooks, dense hemlock forests and camping. Friendsville ATTRACTIONS Deep Creek Cellars 177 Frazee Ridge Rd, Friendsville, 301-746-4349 www.deepcreekcellars.com Garrett County’s only winery for tasting European-style and natural wines and learning about sustainable grape growing with a scenic three-state view. Friendsville Heritage Museum and Genealogical Library 261 Maple St, Friendsville, 301-746-4690 www.friendfamilyassociation.com Center offering Friendsville and Youghiogheny River history with family genealogy, Native American archaeology and stories through photos/artifacts. OUTDOOR RECREATION Laurel Highlands River Tours POBox 107, Friendsville, 724-329-8531, 1-800-472-3846 www.laurelhighlands.com White-water rafting on the upper, middle, lower Youghiogheny and Cheat River. Mountain biking, rock climbing, zip line and gem mining. Receive 10 percent discount with this ad. Precision Rafting Expeditions Corner of Maple & Morris sts, Friendsville, 301-746-5290, 1-800-477-3723 www.precisionrafting.com Guide offering white-water rafting, mild float trips to adventure rafting, flat-water and eco-tours, guided kayaking and state-of-the-art equipment. Youghiogheny River Lake Garrett County Chamber, Friendsville, 301-387-5563 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/youghiogheny.aspx Popular recreation area and lake with boating, fishing, swimming, camping, white-water and flat-water paddling sports as well as a public launch. Frostburg ARTS & CULTURE Mountain City Traditional Arts Center 25 E Main St, Frostburg, 301-687-8040 www.mountaincitytradart.blogspot.com A diverse display of local artwork, handcrafted items and Appalachian-based products with a stage hosting literary readings, music and performances. The Palace Theatre 31 E Main St, Frostburg, 301-687-0921 www.frostburgpalace.org Shows a mix of classic, independent, documentary and foreign films, and hosts live music, plays and speakers. ATTRACTIONS Frostburg Museum Hill & Oak sts, Frostburg, 301-689-1195 www.downtownfrostburg.com/frostburg-museum An 1890s school building housing displays of local history and including exhibits about domestic mining, local businesses and genealogy. Toasted Goat Winery 10 E Main St, Frostburg, 240-558-9463 www.toastedgoatwinery.com Winery offering a variety of flavorful local wines in the tasting room, from sweet to dry, as well as special events and a gift shop. HISTORY & HERITAGE Thrasher Carriage Museum 19 Depot St, Frostburg, 301-777-7200 https://alleganymuseum.org/thrasher-carriage-collection One of the top collections of horse-drawn vehicles in the United States representing multiple vehicles, from a milk wagon to a Vanderbilt sleigh. Grantsville ARTS & CULTURE Spruce Forest Artisan Village 177 Casselman Rd, Grantsville, 301-895-3332 www.spruceforest.org Historic log cabin village serving as a collection of studios for working artists and offering house museums, re-enactments and an 1800s grist mill. ATTRACTIONS Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Store 125 Casselman Rd, Grantsville, 301-895-5985 www.pennalps.com Originally an 1818 stagecoach stop, now a showcase of the area’s arts, crafts and music to preserve its history and spiritual values. Located by the Historic Casselman Bridge. HISTORY & HERITAGE Grantsville Community Museum 153 Main St, Grantsville, 301-895-5454, 301-707-7200 www.grantsvillemuseum.org Museum preserving Northern Garrett County’s heritage with an emphasis on Leo Beachy’s photography, the National Road and 1964 B-52 Bomber crash. Stanton’s Mill (1797) 84 Casselman Rd, Grantsville, 301-895-5985 www.pennalps.com/stantonsmill Historic grist mill complex originally built in 1797 and now powered by electricity for producing flours, meals and mixes; OUTDOOR RECREATION Casselman River Bridge State Park 10240 National Pike, Grantsville, 301-895-5453 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/casselman.aspx An 80-ft. stone arch bridge along the National Road and the largest of its kind when built (1813) linking Cumberland and the Ohio River. New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, 301-895-5453 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/newgermany.aspx Scenic park featuring a 13-acre lake formed by a dam built for mill operation with camping, pavilions, hiking, cross-country skiing and cabins. $ Savage River State Forest 127 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, 301-895-5759 http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/pages/publiclands/western_savageriverforest.aspx Largest state forest with 54,000 acres and 12,000 acres of designated wildlands, camping, fishing, hunting and four-wheeler and snowmobile trails. Hagerston ATTRACTIONS Cool Ridge Vineyard 19638 Cool Hollow Rd, Hagerston, 301-991-9246 www.coolridgevineyard.com Boutique vineyard and winery offering award-winning, European-style dry wines and consisting of 16 acres of grapevines and beautiful mountain views. ARTS & CULTURE Mansion House Art Gallery 501 Highland Way, City Park off Virginia Ave, Hagerstown, 301-797-6813 http://www.valleyartassoc.com/?page=mansion_house Gorgeous city park housing a historic home (c. 1842) and now a gallery with paintings in various styles by artists from the local tri-state area. Maryland Symphony Orchestra 28 W Washington St Ste 2, Hagerstown, 301-797-4000 www.marylandsymphony.org Under direction of Elizabeth Schulze, it is the region’s premier professional orchestra performing five pairs of Master-Works concerts and four special concerts. $ Maryland Theatre 21-27 S Potomac St, Hagerstown, 301-790-2000 www.mdtheatre.org Multi-disciplinary performing arts theater presenting stage acts, movies, family programs, civic events, a student series, music and world-tour shows. Washington County Arts Council, Inc 34 S Potomac St Ste 100, Hagerstown, 301-791-3132 www.washingtoncountyarts.com Nonprofit dedicated to promoting the arts of Washington County and the surrounding area and featuring exhibitions and an extensive gallery shop. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, 301-739-5727 www.wcmfa.org Visit website for information about collections, exhibitions, art classes, talks, concerts, venue rentals, and more. See ad on page 67. ATTRACTIONS Albert Powell Trout Hatchery 20901 Fish Hatchery Rd, Hagerstown, 301-791-4736 http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/hatcheries/powell.aspx Rainbow trout hatchery offering family fun and interesting self-guided tours of outdoor ponds where as many as 200,000 trout are raised. C&O Canal National Historical Park Headquarters 1850 Dual Hwy Ste 100, Hagerstown, 301-739-4200 www.nps.gov/choh An 184.5-mile-long canal, once a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River; now offering biking, hiking and history exploration. Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. 101 W Washington St, Hagerstown, 301-790-0076, 1-877-790-0076 www.discoverystation.org Hands-on STEM museum for children and families with an art room, Lego robotics, dinosaurs, trains, airplanes, sustainability exhibits and a treasure gift shop. $ Hagerstown Corn Maze 17638 Garden View Rd, Hagerstown, 301-393-4377 www.hagerstowncornmaze.org An 8-acre corn maze and pick-your-own pumpkin patch operating from September to October at Celebration Farms; bring your flashlight. $ The Train Room and Museum 360 S Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, 301-745-6681 www.the-train-room.com One of the largest collections of rare/unusual items from Lionel and Marx trains with two large rooms plus a large operating layout and Thomas toys. William Brish Planetarium 820 Commonwealth Ave, Hagerstown, 301-766-2898 www.wbplanetarium.weebly.com The 70-seat, fully digital, full-dome planetarium provides programs every month and special group showings by appointment. $ HISTORY & HERITAGE Hagerstown Aviation Museum 101 W Washington St, Hagerstown, 301-733-8717 www.hagerstownaviationmuseum.org Museum highlighting the 70-year history of aviation and aviation-related manufacturing in the Hagerstown area through photographs and other models. Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum 300 S Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, 301-739-4665 www.roundhouse.org Collection of artifacts, photos, historic cabooses, locomotives and model railroads of the Hagerstown Roundhouse and the railroads of “Hub City.” $ Jonathan Hager House & Museum 110 Key St, Hagerstown, 301-739-8577 ext 170 www.hagerstownmd.org/309/jonathan-hager-house-museum Historic house built in 1739 that served as a fort and trading post for town founder Jonathan Hager; now with 18th-century furnishings on display. $ The Miller House Museum 135 W Washington St, Hagerstown, 301-797-8782 https://washcohistory.org/miller-house Example of classic Federal period architecture. Open for tours and events. Collection has military artifacts, Shenandoah pottery and locally-made arts. $ Rose Hill Cemetery 600 S Potomac St, Hagerstown, 301-739-3630 www.rosehillcemeteryofmd.org Statue of Hope at the burial place of 2,468 Confederate soldiers (346 identified) who died in the Civil War battles of Antietam and South Mountain. OUTDOOR RECREATION The Hagerstown Cultural Trail 401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, 301-739-8577 ext 171 www.hagerstownculturaltrail.com Route connecting two of the city’s most popular places: The Arts & Entertainment District with City Park and Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. SHOPPING Valley Mall 17301 Valley Mall Rd, Hagerstown, 301-582-0700 www.shopthevalleymall.com Enjoy shopping at retailers that include JC Penney, Belk, TiH Studio, H&M; restaurants: Primanti Bros, Red Robin and Mission BBQ, Black Rock Bar & Grill, and BJ’s Brewhouse coming soon. SPORTS The Greens at Hamilton Run 2 S Cleveland Ave, Hagerstown, 301-733-8630 www.hagerstowngreens.com A public 9-hole golf course owned and operated by the City of Hagerstown. Carts are available to rent and food/drinks are served in remodeled clubhouse. Hagerstown Municipal Stadium 274 E Memorial Blvd, Municipal Stadium, Hagerstown, 301-791-6266 www.hagerstownsuns.com Home of the Hagerstown Suns, a minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals and the premier family entertainment venue of Western Maryland. $ Hancock ATTRACTIONS C&O Canal National Historical Park Hancock Visitor Center 439 E Main St, Hancock, 301-739-4200 www.nps.gov/choh Site of Bowles House, originally built as a one-story structure on a hill overlooking the Potomac River and now illustrating 19thcentury canal life. Keedysville ATTRACTIONS Newcomer House 18422 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville, 301-600-4031 www.heartofthecivilwar.org/newcomer-house The historic Newcomer House, the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area Visitor Center, features suggested visitor experiences at Antietam and throughout mid-Maryland. Kitzmiller OUTDOOR RECREATION Jennings Randolph Lake 1700 Jennings Randolph Rd, Kitzmiller, 301-387-4386 www.nab.usace.army.mil/missions/dams-recreation/jennings-randolph-lake Mountainous 5.5-mile-long recreation area at 952 acres offering sailing, diving, ice fishing, camping, a 3D archery course and white-water rafting. Knoxville River & Trail Outfitters 604 Valley Rd, Knoxville, 301-834-9950, 1-888-IGO-PLAY www.rivertrail.com Camping along the C&O Canal and Potomac River with rafting, canoeing, kayaking and tubing as well as hiking, biking, zip-lining and a climbing wall. LaVale HISTORY & HERITAGE Clarysville Bridge Rts 40 & 55, LaVale, 301-777-5138 www.mdmountainside.com A historic stone-arch bridge (mid-1700s) is one of the original structures that supported the National Road and one of few remaining along the route. LaVale Toll Gate House-National Road 14302 National Hwy, LaVale, 301-729-3047 www.atlasobscura.com/places/lavale-toll-gate-house Only remaining toll gate on National Road in Maryland with a historic plaque indicating fees for wagons, animals and pedestrians to use road; NRHP. Lonaconing ATTRACTIONS Lonaconing Iron Furnace and Park Rt 36, Main St, Lonaconing, 301-777-5138 www.mdmountainside.com/lonaconing-iron-furnace-and-park- Ruins of a historic furnace erected in 1837 using coal and coke rather than charcoal to make iron, thus becoming an early American success. OUTDOOR RECREATION Dans Mountain State Park 17410 Recreation Area Rd, Lonaconing, 301-895-5453 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/dansmountain.aspx Park with rugged mountain terrain, an Olympic-size pool with water-slide and panoramic views at nearby Dans Rock Overlook; pavilion rentals available. McHenry ATTRACTIONS Mountain State Brewing Company 6690 Sang Run Rd, McHenry, 301-387-3360 www.mountainstatebrewing.com Brewery serving up an extensive craft beer selection, hand-crafted ales, and wood-fired and oven-baked flat-breads. Family-friendly outside patio. Wisp Resort 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-800-462-9477 www.wispresort.com Maryland’s only four-season ski, golf and recreation destination resort with an ice skating rink, a tubing park, Nordic center and Mountain Coaster. $ OUTDOOR RECREATION Chipmunk Challenge Course 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-800-462-9477 www.wispresort.com/chipmunkchallenge-course A big adventure for little ones offering two zips suitable for ages 4 and up (or 40 lb) and stretching from 60 to 200 ft. with tricky hurdles along the way. $ Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-800-462-9477 www.wispresort.com/flying-squirrelcanopy-tour Five zips from 80 to 400 ft. for flying among the trees and offering challenging obstacles along the way for ages 10 and up (or 70-250 lb). $ Mountain Coaster at Wisp Resort 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-800-462-9477 www.wispresort.com/mountain-coaster A cross between a roller coaster and an alpine slide, offering thrills and views of the scenery. $ Nordic Center at Wisp Resort 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-800-462-9477 www.wispresort.com Center at the Appalachian Yurt within Sundown Village offering Nordic Skiing, also known as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. $ Spider Monkey Adventure 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-800-462-9477 www.wispresort.com/spider-monkeyadventure Six hair-raising obstacles in the same family as the flying squirrel and chipmunk challenge at the mid-level range for ages 6 and up (50-250 lb). $ Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales 35 Towne Centre Way, McHenry, 301-387-5999 www.deepcreeklakemd.com Over 440 vacation rental homes ranging from 1-9 bedrooms at Deep Creek Lake. Choose from homes with private pools, hot tubs & pet-friendly properties. See ad on page 63. Wisp Mountain Park 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, 1-800-462-9477 www.wispresort.com Park offering paddle boarding, kayaking and boat tours on Deep Creek, Mountain Coaster, segway tours, archery, biking and scenic chairlift rides. $ SPORTS Aquatic Center 634 Deep Creek Dr, McHenry, 301-387-8233 www.aquatic-center.com Center offering rentals, sales and services for boats, kayaks, paddle boards, ATVs, UTVs and motorcycles by brands like Sea-Doo, Yamaha and Kawasaki. $ Mount Savage HISTORY & HERITAGE Evergreen Heritage Center 15603 Trimble Rd NW, Mount Savage, 301-687-0664 www.evergreenheritagecenter.org From log cabin to stone mansion, the Trimble ancestral farm (c. late 1700s) hosts more than 130 acres of gardens, woodland, ponds and streams. Mount Savage Museum Bank Jail and Mining Building Main St, Mount Savage, 301-876-7847 www.mountsavagehistoricalsociety.org Restored sites showcasing the story of Mt. Savage Mining/iron works, the brick/railroad industries and home of first rolled iron rail in the U.S. Mountain Lake Park ATTRACTIONS Simon Pearce Glassblowing 265 Glass Dr, Mountain Lake Park, 301-334-5277 www.simonpearce.com At the glass manufacturing facility, visitors can observe glassblowers at work from an ideal vantage point—a catwalk viewing gallery above the factory floor. OUTDOOR RECREATION Broadford Lake Recreation Area 120 Recreation Ln off Rt 135, Mountain Lake Park, 301-334-9222 https://www.oaklandmd.com/broadford-lake.html Picturesque family park with a lake, vending machines, picnic and beach area, volleyball, basketball, boat launch, boat and pavilion rentals. $ Oakland ATTRACTIONS Cranesville Subarctic Swamp Cranesville & Lake Ford rds, Oakland, 301-387-4386 www.garretttrails.org/cranesvilleswamp-trails.html Small forest and bog left from the Ice Age; now home to unique species of plants/animals, a boardwalk crossing a swamp and six winding trails. HISTORY & HERITAGE Garrett County Historical Museum 107 S Second St, Oakland, 301-334-3226 www.garrettcountymuseums.com Museum housing exhibits of a replica 1850s log cabin interior, Garrett and B&O room, hotel room, an early industry room and much more. Garrett County Transportation Museum 107 S Second St, Oakland, 301-533-1044 www.garrettcountymuseums.com/transportationmuseum.html Museum with displays of sailboats by Gordon Douglass Boat Company, Garrett County’s first snowmobile (1960s) and popular steel toys of the 1920s. Historic B&O Train Station 117 E Liberty St, Oakland www.oaklandbandomuseum.org An 1884 roundhouse train station restored to its original Queen Anne-style splendor as one of the most distinguished historic depots in the country. OUTDOOR RECREATION Herrington Manor State Park 222 Herrington Ln, Oakland, 301-334-9180 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/herrington.aspx Park and 53-acre lake, log cabins, cross-country ski rentals and popular events, such as fishing rodeos and apple butter making, throughout the year. $ Potomac State Forest 1431 Potomac Camp Rd, Oakland, 301-334-2038 https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/pages/publiclands/western_potomacgarrettforest.aspx Home to Potomac River headwaters, forests, wildlife, trout fishing and the highest point (3,220 ft.) in Maryland state forests at Backbone Mountain. Steyer Brothers Maple Syrup 2735 Gorman Rd, Rt 560, Oakland, 301-334-2900 www.garrettfarms.org/steyer-brothersmaple-syrup.html Farm with a 100-year-long family tradition of pure maple syrup making with activities for learning about the fine art and science of the maple trade. Swallow Falls State Park 222 Herrington Ln, Oakland, 301-387-6938 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/swallowfalls.aspx Home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in Western Maryland with waterfalls, including Muddy Creek Falls (54 ft.) and an old-growth forest. $ Oakland Spring Creek Outfitters 86 Big Frog Ln, Oakland, 301-387-6587 www.springcreekoutfitter.com Outfitter offering a variety of packages to suit everyone’s schedule and skill level from half-day wading trips to overnight floats for bass and muskies. Oldtown ATTRACTIONS C&O Canal Paw Paw Tunnel (1850s) Tunnel Hill Rd, Oldtown, 301-714-2233 www.canaltrust.org/pyv/paw-paw-tunnel Historic C&O landmark tunnel built in 1850 and cut through 3,118 ft. of rock as a major engineering feat with towpath, park and picnic facilities. HISTORY & HERITAGE Irvin Allen/Michael Cresap Museum 19015 Opessa St SE, Oldtown, 301-478-5848 www.michaelcresapmuseum.org A frontiersman and Revolutionary War hero’s home (1764) at what was to become the oldest town in the county; nine rooms full of relics. Old Town Historical Toll Bridge 19000 Green Spring Rd, Oldtown, 301-478-5500 www.oldtownbridge.com The only privately-owned toll bridge in Maryland constructed from wood (1937); automobiles may cross for $1.50. OUTDOOR RECREATION Spring Gap Recreation Area Oldtown Road SE, Oldtown, 301-714-2233 www.canaltrust.org/discoveryarea/spring-gap Recreation area with a campground, canoe launch for a floating trip on the Potomac to Oldtown and a bike trail along the C&O Canal towpath. Rohrersville ATTRACTIONS Big Cork Vineyards 4238 Main St, Rohrersville, 301-302-8032 www.bigcorkvineyards.com Vineyard with wines crafted by award-winning vintner Dave Collins and delighting enthusiasts with exceptional flavors and finesse in the tasting room. Sharpsburg ATTRACTIONS C&O Canal National Historical Park-Ferry Hill Plantation 16500 Sharpsburg Pike, Sharpsburg, 301-739-4200 www.nps.gov/choh Historic 19th-century house along the C&O Canal and Potomac River with guided tours, interpretive exhibits and one of Stonewall Jackson’s officers. Tolson’s Chapel 111 E High St, Sharpsburg www.tolsonschapel.org A historic Methodist church built by the African-American community in 1866 that housed Freedmen’s Bureau school from 1868-1870. HISTORY & HERITAGE Antietam National Battlefield 5831 Dunker Church Rd, Sharpsburg, 301-432-5124 www.nps.gov/anti National Park Service site with an old stone bridge commemorating the bloodiest oneday battle in American history, fought on September 17, 1862. $ Antietam National Cemetery 220 E Main St, Sharpsburg, 301-432-5124 www.nps.gov/anti/learn/historyculture/antietam-national-cemetery.htm A cemetery dedicated five years after the Battle of Antietam (1867) and now the final resting place of Union soldiers from the Maryland Campaign (1862). Barron’s C&O Canal Museum & Store 5632 Mose Cir, Sharpsburg, 301-432-8726 Artifacts and historic photos of the C&O Canal and Sharpsburg with direct access to the C&O Canal and country store with snacks. Kennedy Farmhouse (John Brown Raid HQ) 2406 Chestnut Grove Rd, Sharpsburg www.johnbrown.org Old farmhouse once serving as the staging area of John Brown and his army as they prepared for the Harpers Ferry raid in the summer of 1859; NHL. $ Pry House Field Hospital Museum 18906 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, 301-695-1864 www.civilwarmed.org/pry Exhibits about battlefield medicine practiced at the Battle of Antietam, including re-created operating theater and info about care of the wounded. $ Smithsburg ATTRACTIONS Red Heifer Winery 12840 Red Heifer Winery Ln, Smithsburg, 301-824-5210 www.redheiferwinery.com Winery nestled in the hillside at an elevation of 1,500 ft. and offering sweet and dry wine tastings, glasses or bottles and performances Jun-Oct. Swanton OUTDOOR RECREATION Big Run State Park 269 Big Run Rd, Swanton, 301-895-5453 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/bigrun.aspx Popular base camp for fishing, camping and hunting and the trailhead of six-mile Monroe Run trail at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir. Williamsport ATTRACTIONS C&O Canal National Historical Park-Cushwa Basin Visitor Center 205 W Potomac St, Williamsport, 301-714-2233 www.nps.gov/choh A place on the canal where examples of major structures, a lock-house, turning basin, aqueduct and warehouse, can be viewed in a half-mile stretch. Cushwa Brewing Co 10212 Governor Ln, Blvd #1012, Williamsport www.cushwabrewing.com Brewery with taproom located in the DM Bowman Business Park along the C&O Canal and creating small batch favorites, exceptional and innovative brews. OUTDOOR RECREATION Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park 205 W Potomac St, Williamsport, 301-739-4200 www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm The C&O Canal operated for nearly 100 years and was a lifeline for Potomac River communities. Today, enjoy historical, natural and recreational treasures. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Williamsport, MD 9550 Jellystone Park Way , Williamsport, 301-223-7117 www.jellystonemaryland.com An unforgettable camping experience, Jellystone Park™ offers both cabins and campsites. Plus, enjoy water slides, a ninja course, mini golf and more. $ VISITOR SERVICES Boonsboro TOUR SERVICES National Road Museum 214 N Main St, Boonsboro, 240-626-0963 www.nationalroadfoundation.com Maryland’s first museum with exhibits about America’s first federally funded highway, the National Road, and the region’s trolley system. Cumberland COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Allegany County Tourism 13 Canal St, Cumberland, 301-777-5132 www.mdmountainside.com Three centuries of American history, a diverse culinary scene, and enough outdoor recreation to earn the title of “Top Adventure Town” by Blue Ridge Outdoors. See ad on page 67. Friendsville WELCOME CENTERS Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center Hwy I-68 E, Friendsville, 301-746-5230 www.roads.maryland.gov/index.aspx?pageid=250 Welcome center with a scenic view overlooking the river valley, picnic tables, pet center and information about the local area; located off I-68 eastbound. Hagerstown COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Visit Hagerstown & Washington County 16 Public Square, Hagerstown, 301-791-3246 www.visithagerstown.com Civil War history, five national parks, 30+ museums, minor league baseball, wineries and breweries. Located at I-70 and I-81. Hagerstown Has It. See ad on page 67. Hancock WELCOME CENTERS Sideling Hill Welcome Center Hwy I-68 W, Mile Marker 74, Hancock, 301-678-6035 www.visitmaryland.org/list/maryland-welcome-centers Center with scenic valley vantage, an exposed rockface displaying geological layers and serving traffic on the I-68 highway with travel information. McHenry COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Garrett County Chamber of Commerce 15 Visitors Center Dr, McHenry, 1-888-387-5237 www.visitdeepcreek.com County Visitors Center with information, brochures, guides, maps and more for Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County, Maryland. See ad on page 63.
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