Location: Cumberland
Top Things to do in Cumberland
The 5 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Cumberland, Maryland (MD)
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.
Restaurants in Cumberland
1. Rocky Gap State Park
Overall Ratings
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
2. Cumberland Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By michaelbR954DT - New Jersey, United States
Free handicapped parking, CC only meters. This is also the Canal and train depot building. Canal museum is free (National Park System) which is downstairs, and the train depot and gift center (upstairs). You can check those individual reviews.
3. C&O Canal National Historical Park and Visitors Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By 291genej - Silver Spring, United States
Near the downtown exit of the freeway, we parked in a coin lot to the east of Parkview Liquor Store, under the freeway, and walked 1 block east to George Washington's HDQ. The small log house built in 1755 had information boards in front and just to the side was a memorial to the National Road with the Zero Marker stone nearby. A pathway to the south led to an overlook of the Potomac River and its broad Roller Dam. From here, a pedestrian bridge crossed the tracks to the Cumberland Station/Visitor Center and just to the south, a peek to Lock # 8 of the C&O Canal. So much history in a one block area for 4 quarters parking in the shade.
4. Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By mysunshine1388 - Dayton, United States
Pros: Plenty of room to stretch and walk some Nice short yet tiring walk up stairs to the viewpoint Restrooms that are well stocked and maintained Nice visitor center with lots of info Amazing view of the Sideling Hill and of the valley opposite the hill Cons: None that I could see
5. Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 643 reviews
The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad offers a variety of scenic, dining, and specialty excursions throughout the year. The roundtrip experience begins in Cumberland, MD and features a layover in Frostburg, MD where you will watch our locomotive change direction on a turntable. You can also bring your bike and coast back down the mountain along the Great Allegheny Passage.
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