Western Maryland Great Allegheny Passage OUTDOOR RECREATION Rocky Gap State Park 13 Canal St gaptrail.org The spectacular, non-motorized 150-mile biking and hiking path connects Cumberland to Pittsburgh. d e Liberty Street General Store 11 S Liberty St, 240-642-8828 gapgeneralstore.com On your next trail trip along the C&O Canal, GAP Towpath. Ship your resupply box to us and we will hold it for you at the General Store Sandwich & Deli. e 12500 Pleasant Valley Rd, 240-357-4404, 1-877-620-8367 dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/rockygap.aspx Rocky Gap State Park is a Maryland State Park which provides a beautiful venue for swimming, camping, hiking, biking, and all around good times. d $ e Grantsville Community Museum 153 Main St, 301-895-5454 visitgrantsville.com/project/ grantsville-community-museum Mission is to preserve Northern Garrett County’s heritage. Emphasis on Leo Beachy’s photography, the National Road and the 1964 B-52 Bomber crash. d HISTORY & HERITAGE Heavy Metal Playground 14515 Pennsylvania Ave, 240-415-8088 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 8 hours to come play. d $ Friendsville Precision Rafting Expeditions 715 Morris Ave, 301-746-5290, 1-800-477-3723 precisionrafting.com Precision Rafting offers world class guided whitewater rafting trips on rivers from mild to wild. We offer action whitewater, family floats and kayak lessons. $ Stanton’s Mill Thick and Thin Brewing Company OUTDOOR RECREATION Wheelzup Adventures 14 Howard St, 240-362-7021 wheelzupadventures.com Wheelzup is an outdoor hub which provides retail and outdoor experiences ranging from bike excursions, water sports at Rocky Gap state park and guided backpacking d e 84 Casselman Rd, 301-895-5985 spruceforest.org/the-village-cabins/ stantons-mill-9e9f4 Built in 1797 and now powered by electricity, the mill produces flours, meals and mixes for sale. d 18330 Spark Dr, Ste 301, 240-366-4147 thickandthinbrewery.com Craft Beer Brewery, 10 barrel systems, 28 taps. All types of beers for all types of people. Kid friendly. Private event space available. Free popcorn. d e Casselman River Bridge State Park OUTDOOR RECREATION Upper Stem Brewery Barkin’ Basement Thrift Shop SHOPPING 45 Baltimore St, 301-777-0826 barkinbasementthriftshop.com Barkin’ Basement Thrift Shop is filled with great items and great prices supporting homeless animals at the Allegany County Animal Shelter. d e Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center STATE WELCOME CENTER Fort Cumberland Emporium 55 Baltimore St, 301-722-4500 fortcumberlandemporium.com Fort Cumberland Emporium is the premier antiques and collectibles shop located in Downtown Cumberland. d e I-68 Eastbound, Mile Marker 6, 301-746-5230 visitmaryland.org/list/ maryland-welcome-centers Western hub to the Historic National Road and Mountain Maryland byways. Take a selfie at the scenic overlook. Free maps and customized information. e 10240 National Pk, 301-895-5453 dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/casselman.aspx 80-ft. stone arch bridge was the largest of its kind when constructed in 1813. Located along the National Road, it linked Cumberland with the Ohio River. d e 20150 Leitersburg Pk upperstembrewery.com Upper Stem Brewery is a Maryland-designated farm brewery. We produce grain, hops, herbs and fruit that is used in the production of our small-batch craft beer. d e William Brish Planetarium / Washington County Public Schools Hagerstown Antietam Entertainment ARTS & CULTURE Frostburg CES at Frostburg State University 101 Braddock Rd, 301-687-3137 frostburg.edu/cultural-events-series CES at Frostburg State University presents diverse and multi-cultural performing artists in music, dance, comedy and theater. d $ ARTS & CULTURE Madison Paige Boutique 118 Baltimore St, 240-580-7080 madisonpaigeboutique.com Madison Paige Boutique is a clothing store offering women’s clothing, accessories and more. 9745 Garis Shop Rd, 877-237-4697 antietamentertainment.com Antietam Entertainment delivers high-quality, family-friendly shows and a delicious meal served right to your table — an unforgettable dinner theater experience! d $ 820 Commonwealth Ave, 301-766-2898 wbplanetarium.weebly.com The William Brish Planetarium is open for public programs on the second and fourth Tuesday of the each month at 5:30 pm and 7 pm, September-May. d $ Just Lookin’ Gallery Hagerstown & Washington County CITY/COUNTY TOURISM OFFICE Mountain Maryland Trading Post 60 Baltimore St, 301-955-6698 mtnmdtradingpost.com A local retail store offering souvenirs, unique gifts, locally-inspired apparel and accessories and laser-engraved goods. d e Frostburg Palace Theatre 40 Summit Ave, 301-714-2278 justlookin.com Original art from contemporary and legacy African-American artists. d Flintstone ATTRACTIONS Rocky Gap Casino, Resort & Golf 31 E Main St, 301-687-0921 frostburgpalace.org Screening a mix of classic, independent, documentary and foreign films and hosting live music, plays and speakers. d $ Live at Hub City Vinyl 16 Public Sq, 301-791-3246 visithagerstown.com Civil War history, five national parks, 30-plus museums, minor league baseball, wineries and breweries. Located at I-70 and I-81. Hagerstown Has It. 28 E Baltimore St, 240-983-8085 liveathubcityvinyl.com First-class live music venue featuring regional and national acts. d $ CITY/COUNTY VISITOR CENTER Visit Hagerstown Mountain City Traditional Arts Maryland Symphony Orchestra 25 East Main St, 301-687-8040 facebook.com/mountaincitytradarts MCTA is an event venue, community space and retail shop dedicated to the education, sales and perpetuation of the traditional arts in Appalachia. d e 363 S Cleveland Ave, 301-797-4000 marylandsymphony.org Founded in 1982, the Maryland Symphony Orchestra provides musical performances that educate and entertain, while enhancing the cultural environment of the region. d $ Frostburg Museum HISTORY & HERITAGE Muffled Voices Festival 16701 Lakeview Rd NE, Flintstone, 301-784-8400 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. 45. 50 E Main St, 301-689-1195 thefrostburgmuseum.org The Frostburg Museum houses displays, artifacts and documents related to Frostburg’s rich history as an early town along the National Road. d Thrasher Carriage Museum 21 S Potomac St, 202-699-0341 lyricaclassic.org/ muffledvoicesfestival An international festival showcasing operas by women composers, supporting underrepresented voices through bold, staged musical storytelling. d $ 19 Depot St, 301-777-7200 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. d Washington County Museum of Fine Arts 16 Public Sq, Hagerstown, 301-791-3246 visithagerstown.com Civil War history, five national parks sites, 30+ museums, minor-league baseball, wineries and breweries. Located at I-70 and I-81. History — it’s in our Nature! e See ad on p. 41. Green Ridge State Forest OUTDOOR RECREATION 28700 Headquarters Dr NE, 301-478-3124 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 e Tracks and Yaks OUTDOOR RECREATION 401 Museum Dr, 301-739-5727 wcmfa.org The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is free and a centerpiece of the Hagerstown City Park. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. d Washington County Chamber of Commerce Washington County Pottery Trail Washington County, 410-739-9016 visithagerstown.org/pottery-trail The Washington County Pottery Trail is a collection of county-based potters whose shops that can be visited year-round. 1 South Potomac St, 301-739-2015 hagerstown.org The Chamber’s mission is to foster and maintain a thriving business climate in which our members and community can grow and prosper. d 19 Depot St, Train Depot, 301-349-3699 tracksandyaks.com Maryland’s only Railbiking excursion. Pedal and coast on custom 2-or 4-seat bikes that run on Western Maryland Railroad tracks. Our whole trip is downhill. $ The Maryland Theatre EVENT FACILITIES Grantsville Spruce Forest Artisan Village Antietam Brewery ATTRACTIONS ARTS & CULTURE 177 Casselman Rd, 301-895-3332 spruceforest.org Historic log cabins serve as studios for working artists. Visit house museums and an operating 1800s grist mill. Living history re-enactments. d 140 Western Maryland Pkwy, Ste G, 240-513-4490 antietambrewery.com Hagerstown’s first and oldest brewery with tasting room, huge outdoor seating and event room for private events featuring 20 beers on tap. d e 21 S. Potomac St, 301-790-2000 mdtheatre.org The Maryland Theatre, built in 1915, features a stunning historic auditorium and hosts 300-plus performances, private events and corporate functions annually. d $ e Stratosphere Social 10313 Arnett Dr, 443-537-2626 stratospheresocial.com The go-to spot for food, drinks and fun. Bowling, axe throwing, arcade, restaurant & bar, parties, events and more. d 90 DESTINATION MARYLAND KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Accessible e = Pet Friendly $ = Admission
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