ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION WESTERN MARYLAND Western Maryland Accident ATTRACTIONS Cumberland ARTS & CULTURE The Gordon-Roberts House Deep Creek Lavender Farm 625 Doerr Rd, Accident, 240-608-8282 www.deepcreeklavenderfarm.com Gives visitors a connection to their agricultural roots and enables them to learn and celebrate all that lavender has to offer. Allegany Arts Council Big Pool OUTDOOR RECREATION 9 N Centre St, Cumberland, 301-777-2787 www.alleganyartscouncil.org Professional art space features a wide variety of artwork and performances within the Saville and Schwab Mountain Maryland galleries. d 218 Washington St, Cumberland, 301-777-8678 www.gordon-robertshouse.com Visit the 1867 mansion. Explore three floors of the furnished house. Virtual tour available, museum gift shop located in the carriage house. $ Rocky Gap State Park Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 12500 Pleasant Valley Rd, Flintstone, 301-722-1480 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/rockygap.aspx 3,000-acre park in rugged mountain gap with 243-acre Lake Habeeb. Impressive mile-long gorge framed by sheer cliffs, overlooks, dense hemlock forest. d New Embassy Theatre Fort Frederick State Park 11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool, 301-842-2155 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/fortfrederick.aspx Restored, 250-year-old fort. Cornerstone of Maryland’s frontier defense during French and Indian War. Military re-enactments, living history events. $ 49 Baltimore St, Cumberland, 240-362-7183, 1-877-722-4692 https://embassytheatrecorp.org A 1931 art deco movie house offers an eclectic repertoire of theater, classic films, art, live music, and special interest events. d $ ATTRACTIONS 13 Canal St, Cumberland, 301-759-4400, 1-800-TRAIN-50 www.wmsr.com Climb 1,291 feet from Cumberland to Frostburg through the Alleghany mountains. Murder mystery trains, caboose rides, cab rides, hand on the throttle. d $ EVENT FACILITIES Friendsville ATTRACTIONS Deep Creek Cellars Ali Ghan Shriners 1812 Brewery Western Maryland Rail Trail c/o Fort Frederick State Park, 11100 Ft Frederick Rd, Big Pool, 301-842-2155 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/wmrt.aspx 28-mile trail from Big Pool along the Potomac River and the C&O Canal towpath, past Sideling Hill to Little Orleans. Paved. Cycling, in-line skating, walking. d 13006 Mason Rd NE, Cumberland, 301-338-2490 https://1812brewery.com Nestled in historic Evitts Creek Valley, the mill barn and farm house built in 1812 have become Western Maryland’s first farm brewery and event center. 13100 Ali Ghan Rd NE, Cumberland, 301-722-5970 www.alighanshriners.com Special events are held throughout the year. HISTORY & HERITAGE 177 Frazee Ridge Rd, Friendsville, 301-746-4349 www.deepcreekcellars.com Sample European-style and natural wines at Garrett County’s only winery. Learn about sustainable grape growing and fine art of quality winemaking. d Friendsville Heritage Museum and Genealogical Library F. Brooke Whiting House Museum Appalachian Collection Boonsboro HISTORY & HERITAGE Boonsborough Museum of History 113 N Main St, Boonsboro, 301-432-6969 https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/ boonesborough-museum-of-history Civil War collection. Ceramics, glassware, early lighting, weapons, ancient artifacts. Reconstructions of cabinetmaker’s shop, old-time country store. OUTDOOR RECREATION c/o Allegany College of Maryland Library, 12401 Willowbrook Rd SE, Cumberland, 301-784-5269 http://library.allegany.edu/polaris/custom/ allegany/content/appalachian_coll.aspx Local history and genealogical resources covering Western Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. d 632 Washington St, Cumberland, 301-777-8678 www.thewhitinghouse.org Historic bungalow overflowing with Asian art and American, European, and British decorative arts that a worldwide connoisseur left behind. $ OUTDOOR RECREATION 261 Maple St, Friendsville, 301-746-4690 www.friendfamilyassociation.com Depicts history of Friendsville and surrounding Youghiogheny River corridor, family genealogy, Native American archaeology, and a collection of artifacts. OUTDOOR RECREATION Precision Rafting Expeditions Great Allegheny Passage C&O Canal Towpath Appalachian National Scenic Trail 13 Canal St, Cumberland, 301-722-8226 www.nps.gov/choh Towpath for hiking and biking. Once used as early transportation roadway. National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. 13 Canal St, Cumberland www.gaptrail.org Cycle or hike this spectacular, nearly-level trail from Cumberland to Pittsburgh, through tunnels and across viaducts, by scenic views and towns. d 715 Morris Ave, Corner of Maple & Morris sts, Friendsville, 301-746-5290, 1-800-477-3723 www.precisionrafting.com White-water raft trips. Mild float trips to adventure rafting. Kayak instruction, flat-water/eco-tours, guided kayak trips, state-of-the-art equipment. d Youghiogheny River Lake Flintstone OUTDOOR RECREATION 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, 301-791-4767 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/at.aspx A 40-mile route along the backbone of South Mountain, a north-south ridge that extends from Pennsylvania to the Potomac River. Canal Place Heritage Area Greenbrier State Park 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, 301-791-4767 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/greenbrier.aspx Multi-use park in Appalachian Mountains with 42-acre man-made freshwater lake and white sandy beach for swimming, canoeing, boating, and fishing. 13 Canal St, Western Maryland Railway Station, Cumberland, 301-724-3655, 1-800-989-9394 www.canalplace.org Western Terminus of C&O Canal National Historical Park. Start of 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail. Home to Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and more. d e Rocky Gap Casino Resort Garrett County Chamber, Friendsville, 301-387-5563 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/youghiogheny.aspx Popular spot for recreation including boating, fishing, swimming, camping, white-water and flat-water paddling sports. Frostburg ARTS & CULTURE Mountain City Traditional Arts Center 25 E Main St, Frostburg, 301-687-8040 A diverse display of local artwork, hand-crafted items and Appalachian-based products. Stage hosts live music, literary readings, and performances. ATTRACTIONS Charis Winery 16 Howard St, Cumberland, 240-581-3875 www.chariswinery.com Winery in downtown Cumberland with local wines and wine tastings. Close to shops and Rail Trail. Clear Spring ATTRACTIONS Emmanuel Episcopal Church Knob Hall Winery 14108 St Paul Rd, Clear Spring, 301-842-2777 www.knobhallwinery.com Award-winning wines made from estate-grown grapes. Wines ranked “Outstanding” by internationally recognized JamesSuckling.com. d e 16 Washington St, Cumberland, 301-777-3364 www.emmanuelparishofmd.org Built on remains of a British Colonial fort; 3 Tiffany windows; beneath floor of church are cellars, magazines, and earthworks of Ft. Cumberland (c. 1755). 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 75. Frostburg Museum Green Ridge State Forest 50 E Main St, Frostburg, 301-689-1195 http://frostburgmuseum.org Local history museum, which includes exhibits on domestic mining, local businesses, and genealogy. d HISTORY & HERITAGE George Washington’s Headquarters Riverside Park at Greene St, Cumberland, 301-777-5132, 1-800-425-2067 www.mdmountainside.com/george-washingtons-headquarters One-room cabin used by George Washington while an aide to General Braddock. Built 1754-1755, it is the only remaining structure of Ft. Cumberland. 28700 Headquarters Dr NE, Flintstone, 301-478-3124 https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/pages/ publiclands/western_greenridgeforest. aspx 48,000-acre state forest. Elevation from 475 feet at the Potomac River to 2,039 feet on Town Hill. Views, bike trail, and hunting (by permit only). d Thrasher Carriage Museum 19 Depot St, Frostburg, 301-724-4339 www.mdmountainside.com/ thrasher-carriage-museum One of the top collections of horse-drawn vehicles in the United States. 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