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What to do and see in Cumberland, Maryland (MD): The Best Things to do
At the base of the Appalachian Mountains in Allegany County, Maryland, the city of Cumberland has been a military outpost manned by George Washington, a shipping hub, a manufacturing capital and "The Gateway to the West." Head to the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and explore the same paths taken by early American pioneers. A ride on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad carries visitors back to the golden age of rail, chugging past stunning mountain scenery in vintage train cars.
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1. Great Allegheny Passage
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 235 reviews
The Great Allegheny Passage soars over valleys, snakes around mountains, and skirts alongside three rolling rivers on its nearly level path from Cumberland, Md. to Pittsburgh. Cyclists pass through the Cumberland Narrows, cross the Mason-Dixon Line, top the Eastern Continental Divide, wind their way through Pennsylvania’s breathtaking Laurel Highlands, journey through the region’s coke, coal, mining, and steel-making corridor, and end at Pittsburgh’s majestic Point State Park. Stunning views of waterfalls, gorges, river valleys, and farmland are everywhere, especially from outside the Big Savage Tunnel, from the sweeping Salisbury Viaduct, at both ends of the Pinkerton Tunnel, and via the Ohiopyle High and Low Bridges. Riders overlook the joining of rivers at Confluence, McKeesport, and Pittsburgh, and can explore adjoining peninsulas, state parks, hollows, wildflower stands, and forests on foot at many places along the trail.
Reviewed By obsidian2017 - Dearborn, United States
I biked this with three friends. Over the course of two days, we biked about 100 miles, starting from Pittsburgh, overnight stop in Connellsville, then to Ohiopyle and back to Connellsville. The trail is incredibly well tended--not only clean and cleared but also with great signage indicating miles to go to next city. In addition, many cities have air pumps and water stations. It is an incredibly beautiful trail and mostly level. The crushed limestone is almost like pavement. Ran into one of the guides/marketing staff for one of the cycling groups that helps tend the trail. He was full of useful info. From him, we learned that biking from Ohiopyle to Falling Water was less than ideal--no trail, no shoulder, lots of car traffic, curves, and inclines. So, once in Ohiopyle, we took a shuttle (offered by the local outfitter) up to Falling Water and back. That was perfect.
2. Allegany County Library System - Washington Street Library
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Books, movies, internet access, color printing, community connections, Story Hour, WiFi, eBooks, free streaming services.
3. Allegany County Library System - South Cumberland Library
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Books, movies, internet access, color printing, community connections, Story Hour, WiFi, eBooks, free streaming services.
4. Charis Winery & Distillery
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Local winery and distillery in downtown Cumberland at the Canal Place Shops. Wine and spirits produced on premises. Dry premier whites and reds as well semi-sweet to sweet fruit blends. We try to have a wine for everyone's pilot! We also produce Pomace Brandy- as well moonshine, rum and bourbon. Charis also has Savage Soaps available for purchase. Coming soon will be the introduction of Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars!
5. Get Out & Play! Outfitters - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 105 reviews
Get Out & Play! Outfitters provides shuttle services for visitors using the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal. Outside of shuttle services, we offers custom team building events. With over 20 years in the team building businesses we have worked with many Fortune 500 companies. In 2018 we opened up Exit Strategy Escape Room in Downtown Cumberland Maryland.
6. Cumberland Narrows
7. Cumberland Theatre
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Cumberland Theatre is Western Maryland's only regional professional theatre presenting musicals, comedies and dramas throughout the year and also serves as a performance venue for other non-profit arts organizations throughout the region.
8. Rocky Gap State Park
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4.5 based on 217 reviews
Park that offers swimming beaches, campsites and boat rentals.
Reviewed By kabston - Pittsburgh, United States
a well maintained park with many activities to enjoy such as boating rentals, sandy swimming beach and well maintained hiking trails
9. Gordon-Roberts House
10. Emmanuel Episcopal Church
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By bonnieb90 - Olney, United States
We saw this tour on a flyer in the visitors' center and are glad we went. The Tiffany windows are stunning, and two church members explained the history of the church. Built on the ruins of Fort Cumberland (used by Colonel G. Washington), the tunnels were likely used in the Underground Railroad due to the numbers of enslaved people working in town and the proximity to the Mason Dixon line. We found the tour very interesting and were glad we could go into the tunnels that were originally part of the fort.
