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The local area has much to offer to invigorate, entertain, and thrill you! Below are several links to local attractions that may interest you. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you to the "Mountain Side of Maryland"! |
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| Biking, running, white water rafting or riding Mountain Thunder, our renowned steam locomotive, there is plenty to do right here in picturesque Western Maryland. | ||||||
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The Great Allegheny Passage is a 150-mile system of biking and hiking trails connecting Cumberland, MD and Pittsburgh, PA. The connection to the C & O Canal Towpath in Cumberland, MD was completed in 2006, creating a continuous non-motorized corridor, 316 miles long, from near Pittsburgh to Washington, DC... | |||||
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The Allegheny Highlands Trail, which is now completed, links the Washington DC to Cumberland C&O Canal Trail with a series of hiking and biking trails in Western Maryland that connect into Pennsylvania... | |||||
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The C&O Canal Towpath: "...There is no better place to run for scenery and solitude ..." | |||||
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Canal Place is a celebration of the spirit and hard work that made Cumberland a bustling hub of commerce and transportation during the 19th Century. Maryland’s first official heritage area is a family-friendly destination developing around the Western Terminus of the C&O Canal. | |||||
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BikeKinetix.com is a mountain bike trails ride and resources guide to scenic, wilderness, historical or romantic cycling adventures in the Northeast U.S. and New England for experienced riders or beginners... | |||||
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The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad...Recapture the Romance of Railroading’s Golden Era...Our restored early 20th century train steams on a round trip through the mountains between Cumberland and Frostburg. Enjoy three centuries of transportation history, scenic excursions, first class dining cars, murder mystery/dinner trains and Santa’s Express holiday specials. |
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A totally unique outdoor adventure habitat featuring the world’s premier controlled white water course. Adventure Sports Center’s man-made white water course features pioneering wave shapers that change the course daily between class II and Class IV rapids. | |||||
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“Get Outside & Play”! Western Maryland Adventures' representatives are eager to assist you in scheduling your outdoor adventures. | |||||
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"...AEI has built a reputation for providing the ultimate outdoor experience..." | |||||
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Providing Custom Bike Tours and Services along the C&O Canal and other areas. | |||||
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| Downtown Cumberland is the epicenter of a flourishing arts and entertainment community. Review the links below to see what's happening during your visit! | ||||||
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The Allegany Arts Council is a non-profit organization working to ensure that Allegany County is A Community Alive with the Arts! Our mission is to promote awareness, understanding and appreciation of the literary, visual and performing arts in Western Maryland in order to enhance the quality of life in our area. | |||||
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Windsor Hall at Towne Centre is Cumberland's new premiere performing arts center, located "on the bricks" in historic downtown Cumberland. | |||||
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The Cumberland Theatre, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2007... | |||||
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The New Embassy Theatre restoration reclaims a 1931 Art Deco movie house, sole-remaining entertainment edifice from bygone Queen City life, that has now become a multipurpose center for allied arts. | |||||
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The C.William Gilchrist Gallery: A charming early 19th-century Federal mansion with six renovated galleries, an art library and landscaped gardens is the setting for a rotating schedule of art exhibits from various media and theme-oriented presentations. The museum also emphasizes local and state history and culture. | |||||
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The Allegany County Museum: Experience life in different eras. Exhibits include: History and Architecture of Allegany County, Kelly Springfield Tire, MeadWestvaco, Prehistoric, Glassware, Fire Prevention, Folk Art, Brewing, and more. |
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Original Photography, digital painting and collage by Christina Collins-Smith. |
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| Whether your preference is casual, intimate, or elegant, an excellent selection of restaurants awaits you downtown! | ||||||
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Ristorante Ottaviani- New York Italian in the heart of downtown Cumberland! Enjoy fine old world Italian cuisine served in a casually elegant atmosphere. | |||||
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City Lights offers only the freshest seafood, handcut steaks, pasta, chicken, homemade cheesecakes and pies. | |||||
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Baltimore Street Grill: For an atmosphere that not only satisfies your appetite, but also your hunger for fun, come see us. | |||||
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The Queen City Creamery: An old fashioned soda fountain atmosphere offering a contemporary menu of homemade ice cream, deli style sandwiches, soups, salads, and specialty coffee. | |||||
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The Crabby Pig: A wide selection of seafood and BBQ in a cozy, inviting, atmosphere. Located at Canal Place. | |||||
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| Downtown Cumberland has a great deal to choose from when it comes to galleries, small boutique shops, art and antiques. If you're looking for something special, downtown is a beautiful place to shop or just browse. | ||||||
| To see a listing of shops in Cumberland start here! | ||||||
| To see what's at Canal Place start here! | ||||||
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