Western Maryland offers a wide range of activities and enchantments, and there are so many things to do for tourists, families, and locals. Visit the city of Cumberland and discover the C&O Canal Heritage Trail, which includes hiking and biking trails. The Canal Area is also the place for shoppers to get a little retail therapy, and is home to an amazing number of Maryland art galleries and museums. For those who like trains, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is a fun place for kids of all ages to experience America’s rail history first hand. Rocky Gap State Park is a literal playground for those who enjoy outdoor adventures, and the Adventure Sports Center International presents a whole pack of exciting activities like white water rafting, kayaking, and river boarding in an awesome controlled water course.
Rocky Gap State Park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for adults and children. The Nature Center is the place to go to learn about Western Maryland’s history, natural resources, and culture. Enjoy nature crafts as well as campfire programs organized by the State Park staff. [more...]
The Great Allegheny Passage connects Cumberland, Maryland, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and points in between. Trails are most popular with hikers and cyclists, but in winter months, cross-country skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore the Passage. Visitors will find a varied landscape that takes them through nature’s finest settings as well as cities and towns. [more...]
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is a history museum on rails. Visitors of all ages, from the young to the young at heart, will enjoy traveling on this historic steam locomotive on a round-trip journey from Cumberland to Frostburg, Maryland and back. The route journeys through a spectacular setting through the Allegheny Front while passengers relax in the restored coaches. [more...]