WESTERN MARYLAND Eat & Drink Eat, Drink and Shop Unique, fun, and relaxing is what the owners of BuddyLou’s in Hancock are going for. From Sunday brunch to chef’s specials to soft-serve ice cream and sno-cones, there’s something to please every palate. And with surrey rides available along the Western Maryland Rail Trail and an antiques section with an ever-changing array of cool stuff to buy, you’ve got a day’s worth of fun ahead. GARRETT Cumberland WASHINGTON Hagerstown ALLEGANY Oakland cheese-making process from the large viewing window. Say Cheese Locally owned High Country Creamery & Market in Grantsville specializes in artisanal cheeses. Eat in for breakfast or lunch or buy fixings for your own picnic. Take some time to watch the Chow Down on Classic Hotdogs Since 1918, diners have been enjoying Cumberland’s Curtis’ Coney Island Famous Weiners, home of the original Coney Island Sauce. Hoist a Brew in a Historic Barn 1812 Brewery, the first farm brewery in Allegany County, takes its name from the historic barn in Cumberland that it calls home. Built in 1812, the barn welcomes beer lovers with a tasting room, live music and finger foods. Step Back in Time With 4,000 square feet of space in this former pharmacy, Englander’s Antique Mall & Fountain Grill in Oakland features collectibles ranging from hand-sewn quilts to toys, furniture and glassware, plus an original soda fountain grill serving up thick milkshakes, buckwheat pancakes and sausages, and mouthwatering grilled hamburgers. See & Do Shop the Spruce Forest Artisan Village In the heart of the Appalachian region in Grantsville, Spruce Forest Artisan Village is home to artists showcasing and selling their work while sharing their stories and creative process with visitors. The Village also seeks to preserve the heritage of the region through a storytelling program that relates the words and wisdom of the Amish and Mennonite settlers who came to this area almost 200 years ago. the autumn colors are at their peak) on this hour-long excursion. You’ll cross over the iron truss bridge that takes you through a breach in the Allegheny Mountains, and go through the 914-foot Brush Tunnel under Piney Mountain. Along the 16-mile route from Cumberland to Frostburg, an on-board narrator points out historic and cultural sites such as the completely restored Western Maryland Railway Station, dating to 1913, and the Frostburg Depot of the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad. For train buffs and nature lovers alike, this is just the ticket. Ride the Rapids at Adventure Sports Center International Whether you’re a newbie or an expert, Adventure Sports Center International is Western Maryland’s one-stop thrill-seeking destination. Shoot the rapids on the 1,700-foot man-made mountaintop white-water course, kayak, scale the mountains or embark on a high-tech treasure hunt. Adventure Sports Center International, McHenry Ristorante Ottaviani, Cumberland Spacious family-owned Italian locale perfect for families or date nights. Deep Creek Seafood, Deep Creek Unassuming casual seafood place with a generous craft beer selection. All Aboard the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Enjoy the views of the soaring mountaintop scenery (especially breathtaking when Honor Fallen Soldiers at Antietam National Battlefield On September 17, 1862, the bloodiest one-day battle in American history took place in Antietam when Rik’s Café, Hagerstown Upscale café serving American classics with a twist (like a pulled pork-topped burger). 44 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 PHOTO: GARRETT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE YELP’S TOP DINING DESTINATIONS IN WESTERN MARYLAND
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