Maryland Official Visitors Guide - 2020 Maryland Official Visitors Guide
Western Maryland Attractions
2019-12-20 06:57:49
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.
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ATTRACTIONS
Cove-Run Farms Corn Maze
596 Griffith Rd, Accident, 301-616-6111
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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