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13 FREE THINGS
TO DO IN MOUNTAIN
MARYLAND
Exploring new places shouldn’t come with
financial constraints, and Allegany County,
Maryland, offers plenty of free attractions
for a day full of fun and discovery.
TOWN HILL OVERLOOK
Capture panoramic views across
Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West
Virginia from this scenic overlook,
located near the historic Town Hill
Bed and Breakfast.
COAL MINER MEMORIAL
This memorial honors over 700 coal
miners who died between 1838 and
2007. Located near the Frostburg
Depot, it connects to trails and offers
views of Mount Savage.
PHOTOGRAPHY
HOTSPOTS
PAW PAW TUNNEL
A marvel of 19th-century engineering,
the Paw Paw Tunnel on the C&O Canal
Towpath offers a unique experience
for bikers and hikers. Remember to
bring a flashlight.
Photographers can capture iconic
locations, like the Cumberland
mural inside the Rosenbaum and the
C&O Canal’s mule statue, Daisy, in
Cumberland. Public art installations
also make for great photo ops.
HISTORIC SITES
IN LONACONING
C&O CANAL NATIONAL
HISTORICAL PARK
The Lonaconing Iron Furnace, listed
on the National Register of Historic
Places, showcases early American
iron production. Also, the nearby
Lefty Grove Memorial Park is a treat
for baseball fans.
A popular site for birdwatching,
hiking, and experiencing local
history, the C&O Canal is Maryland’s
most-visited national park, offering
year-round beauty.
SCENIC OVERLOOK
DRIVING TOUR
Drive through Green Ridge State
Forest’s 45-mile scenic route, taking
in breathtaking overlooks and
Maryland’s largest forest expanse.
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HOTEL
GUNTER BASEMENT
Explore the quirky and historical
basement of Hotel Gunter in Frostburg,
with a coal car replica, mine shaft
tracks, and old jail cells that once
held prisoners.
EVERGREEN
HERITAGE CENTER
This historic 130-acre Maryland
Century Farm has three free-to-visit
museums and walking trails. Monthly
events may have fees, but exploring
the grounds is free.
STARGAZING
AT DANS ROCK
Visit Dans Rock, Allegany County’s
highest elevation point, for stunning
views by day or night. The overlook
has historical significance tied to early
American explorers.
FREE SHOWS
AND FESTIVALS
Enjoy live music at the Levitt AMP
Cumberland Music Series and local
culture at fall festivals like Heritage
Days in Cumberland and the
Appalachian Festival in Frostburg.
SELF-GUIDED
HISTORY TOURS
Take a self-guided tour to some of our
many historic sites such as the Brownsville
Monument at Frostburg State University,
the Canal Boat Replica at Canal Place
Festival Grounds and the graves of
Revolutionary War heroes Col. Lamar
and Capt. Lynn at Rose Hill Cemetery.
PUBLIC ART
Visit Cumberland’s and Frostburg’s Arts
& Entertainment districts for galleries
and public art installations that
celebrate regional history and culture.
