Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor AdventureGreat Allegheny Passage
FreeA 150 mile rail trail linking Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland, connecting onward to the C&O Canal Towpath toward Washington, DC.
SightseeingOutdoor AdventureHistory Buff
Allegany County
701 Kelly Road · Cumberland, MD
Why you should go…
Allegany County Tourism is the county's official destination marketing office, based in Cumberland, Maryland. It publishes the annual Visit Mountain Maryland destination guide covering lodging, dining, camping, trails and museums, and promotes the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath along with the Frostburg and Cumberland Main Street arts and entertainment districts.
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Good to know
General sightseeing guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
The forecast is part of the ticket
Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.
Golden hour sells out first
Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.
Dress a layer warmer
It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.
Timed entry is common
Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.
What's around here?
The closest stops to Allegany County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
