WESTERN MARYLAND Seclusion at Savage River World-class fishing guide Mike Evans at Savage River Outfitters in Swanton will take you fishing. But he also will happily leave you to sweet solitude if you’re renting one of his three cottages, each with ample room for families. Sit by the forested banks and enjoy the cool breeze with a good book or rent some gear and give the old casting hand a try. Each place has a grill, too. The Allegheny Trail House is a great bed and breakfast for cyclists and adventurers of every sort. Large common rooms are perfect for sharing your trail stories, people watching on Main Street is top notch, and the Trail House’s legendary breakfasts are the perfect fuel for the road. The Lodge at Wisp offers not only great skiing, but four seasons of fun. Ski and snowboard? Sure. But also play golf, tackle the ropes course, swim and take a rafting trip or pontoon boat tour. Find Fantastic Frostburg Hagerstown Premium Outlets Shop: Three Places to Pick Up a Souvenir Bring Home Some Bargains Treat Yourself at Wisp Just off I-70, Hagerstown Premium Outlets offers great prices and a fun day of shopping name brands, like Banana Republic, Under Armour, Coach and Ann Taylor. Glassblowing Workshop in the Deep Creek Lake area lets you bring home a one-of-a-kind piece of art—something no one else will have. The workshop sometimes offers classes, so you can create your own masterpieces. The Fort Cumberland Emporium has a little bit of everything, from furniture to collectibles. The shop owners offer “grab bags” of assorted treasures for just $1. Events: Three Reasons to Mark Your Calendar Now in its 13th year, DelFest has become the biggest and best bluegrass and string jam festival in the world. Founded by the legend Del McCourry of Cumberland, it’s three days of music and memories in the mountains. Del Yeah, it’s DelFest! Peruse Unique Antiques A visit to the Simon Pearce Factory Store and Craft Your Own Glassworks MSN rated Autumn Glory the “#1 Fall Festival in the World.” It’s easy to see why, with spectacular colors, a pumpkin festival and the state fiddlers competition. PHOTOS: HAGERSTOWN PREMIUM OTLETS; GARRETT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE View Autumn in All Its Glory Commemorate Bravery A truly beautiful tradition, the Annual Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination in early December is something to behold. 23,000 candles, one for each solider killed, injured or missing shine light on these great heroes. You must experience this 5-mile driving tour. Simon Pearce Factory Store and Glassblowing, Mountain Lake 62 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-209-5883
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