Western Maryland SHOPPING Barkin’ Basement Thrift Shop 45 Baltimore St, 301-777-0826 www.barkinbasementthriftshop.com Great bargains. Great cause. Barkin’ Basement Thrift Shop supports the homeless animals at the Allegany County Animal Shelter. e OUTDOOR RECREATION Rocky Gap State Park 12500 Pleasant Valley Rd NE, 301-722-1480, 1-877-620-8367 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/rockygap.aspx Maryland state park that is a beautiful venue for swimming, camping, hiking, biking and all-around good times. d $ e SHOPPING 26 W Main St, 240-284-2453 www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100069154033250 We are a shabby-chic home decor store that caters to our customers’ needs. e ATTRACTIONS Antietam Brewery 140 Western Maryland Pkwy Ste G, 240-513-4490 www.antietambrewery.com We are located in Hagerstown and are proudly Western Maryland’s first craft brewery. Our ales are handcrafted in small batches using only the finest ingredients. d e Muddy Creek Crafts Beckman’s Greene Street Pharmacy Funkstown ATTRACTIONS 117 E Baltimore St, 301-791-2882 www.bluemountainwinecrafters. com Blue Mountain Wine Crafters offers tastings of award-winning wines, slushies, glass and bottle sales, events, make-your-own wine and live music. e 686 Greene St, 301-777-7336 Local, independently owned pharmacy that dispenses information as well as medication. We carry Swan Creek candles and melts. Ninety-nine-cent greeting cards. d e Friendsville OUTDOOR RECREATION 715 Morris Ave, 301-746-5290, 800-477-3723 www.precisionrafting.com Guided white-water raft trips from mild to wild. d $ e Heavy Metal Playground Precision Rafting Expeditions Inc Blue Mountain Wine Crafters Boutique Winery Book Center 15 N Centre St, 301-722-2284, 800-497-0633 www.thebookcenteronline.com We are a local, family-owned independent bookstore and premier cigar and pipe tobacco shop. We carry new and used books, including a wide array on local history. d e 14515 Pennsylvania Ave, 240-415-8088 www.heavymetalplayground.com We will give you a fun once-in-a-lifetime bucket list experience to play on heavy equipment. Come see why our raving fans will drive eight hours to come play. d $ e SHOPPING 177 Frazee Ridge Rd, 301-746-4349 www.deepcreekcellars.com Boutique winery making natural wines from Maryland grapes for 25+ years. Enjoy European-styled wines in a rustic, unpretentious setting with a three-state view. d $ Stone House Urban Winery Deep Creek Cellars Grantsville OUTDOOR RECREATION 349 Headquarters Ln, 301-895-5453 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/newgermany.aspx Often called a “best-kept secret,” this park features historic cabins, trails, campsites and a small lake suitable for fishing, swimming and paddling. e New Germany State Park Buttercup Boutique 415 N Centre St, 301-707-0369 10,000 sq. ft. of shopping including Brighton, Spartina, Enewton, Mud Pie, Nora Fleming, Spongelle, Grace and Lace and many more. Fourteen years in business. d e 12810 Shank Farm Way, 240-513-4565 www.stonehouseuw.com We are an urban winery featuring a variety of red, white and fruit wines and light fare in a historic building that serves as our tasting room and event space. d e Thick-N-Thin Brewing Co. Frostburg ARTS & CULTURE 101 Braddock Rd, 301-687-3137 www.ces.frostburg.edu CES at FSU presents diverse and multi-cultural performing artists in live music, dance, comedy and theater events throughout the academic year. d $ 31 E Main St, 301-687-0921 www.frostburgpalace.org Screening a mix of classic and independent films plus live music, plays and lectures d $ 101 Braddock Rd Gira CCIT Rm 186, 301-687-4339 www.frostburg.edu/mlc Planetarium shows featuring space news, sky tour and a full-dome movie. d 25 E Main St, 301-687-8040 www.facebook.com/ mountaincitytradarts Event space and shop in Mountain dedicated to the education, sales, documentation and perpetuation of Appalachian traditional arts. d e Fort Cumberland Emporium 55 Baltimore St, 301-722-4500 www.fortcumberlandemporium.com Fort Cumberland Emporium is the premier antique and collectible shop located in downtown Cumberland. d e CES at Frostburg State University Hagerstown ARTS & CULTURE 101 W Washington St, 301-790-0076 www.discoverystation.org Hands-on museum that stimulates curiosity for discovery, exploration and further investigation through exhibits and programs that focus on STEAM principles. d $ 18330 Spark Dr, 204-366-4147 www.thickandthinbrewery.com Craft-beer brewery. All types of beers for all types of people. Kid-friendly. Private event space available. Free popcorn. d e Upper Stem Brewery Discovery Station at Hagerstown Gus and Oliver Children’s Boutique Frostburg Palace Theatre 54 N Centre St, 240-580-6651 www.gus-n-oliver.com A small-batch boutique that concentrates on clothing for newborns through 5T. We also offer select toys and nursery items. e 20150 Leitersburg Pike www.upperstembrewery.com Upper Stem Brewery is a Maryland-designated farm brewery. We produce grain, hops, herbs and fruit that are used in the production of our small-batch craft beer. d e Frostburg State Planetarium Reptilian Arts 205 N Mechanic St, 301-892-5405 www.reptilianarts.com Reptilian Arts is a pet shop that specializes in reptiles and reptile supplies. We also carry dog, cat, bird and small animal products. d e 21 S Potomac St 2nd Fl, 301-797-4000 www.marylandsymphony.org Founded in 1982, the Maryland Symphony Orchestra is the area’s premier professional orchestra. d $ 21 S Potomac St, 301-790-2000 www.mdtheatre.org The Maryland Theatre hosts over 225 private events and performances annually and welcomes over 100,000 people annually. d $ Maryland Symphony Orchestra William Brish Planetarium/ Washington County Public Schools The Maryland Theatre 820 Commonwealth Ave, 301-766-2898 www.wbplanetarium.weebly.com The William Brish Planetarium is open for public programs on the second and fourth Tues of each month at 5:30pm and 7pm, Sept-May. d $ Mountain City Traditional Arts CITY/COUNTY VISITOR CENTER Visit Hagerstown & Washington County Flintstone ATTRACTIONS Rocky Gap Casino, Resort & Golf HISTORY & HERITAGE 50 E Main St, 301-689-1195 www.frostburgmuseum.org In the former St. Michael’s School building in downtown Frostburg, the museum features exhibits about the extensive history of Frostburg, including coal mining. d 19 Depot St, 301-777-7200 www.alleganymuseum.org/ thrasher-carriage-collection A collection of horse-drawn vehicles in the U.S. representing multiple vehicles, from a milk wagon to a Vanderbilt sleigh. d The Frostburg Museum 401 Museum Dr, 301-739-5727 www.wcmfa.org Founded in 1931, WCMFA features a collection of 6,500 objects, hosts special exhibitions and offers art classes, lectures and more. d Hagerstown & Washington County, 301-791-3246 www.visithagersrown.com The Washington County Pottery Trail is a collection of county-based potters whose shops can be visited year-round. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Washington County Pottery Trail 16701 Lakeview Rd NE, Flintstone, 301-784-8400, 1-800-724-0828 www.cnty.com/rocky-gap Casino with slots, table games, Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, full-service spa, multiple dining outlets, and 198 renovated hotel rooms. Open 24 hours. d See ad on p. 77. Thrasher Carriage Museum 16 Public Sq, Hagerstown, 301-791-3246 www.visithagerstown.com Civil War history, five national parks sites, 30+ museums, minor-league baseball, wineries and breweries. Located at I-70 and I-81. Hagerstown Has It. e See ad on p. 33. VISITMARYLAND.ORG 93