Allegany County, Maryland

Allegany County Local Guide

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Find a new favorite walk, spend an afternoon with local history, or make room for an everyday stop. 15 places to get to know Allegany County.

15 local places
3 ways to explore

Time Outdoors

Parks, trails and places to pause

6 places
Lake Habeeb and the beach framed by wooded hills under clouds
Lake Habeeb at Rocky Gap State Park, 2016Photo: Ron Cogswell

Flintstone Area Parks & Nature

Rocky Gap State Park

Choose a lakeside walk, picnic area or marked hiking route. Day use facilities provide a different visit from the park’s campground.

Before You Go The campground is closed for renovations through December 31, 2027. Check low lake level impacts and summer weekend or holiday day use reservations before visiting.

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Stone portal and towpath at Paw Paw Tunnel
Paw Paw Tunnel entrancePhoto: National Park Service / S. Spencer

Oldtown Area Parks & Nature

Paw Paw Tunnel

Walk from the Maryland campground trailhead to the brick lined tunnel. The nearby Tunnel Hill Trail offers a separate, steep route above it.

Before You Go Bring a flashlight and dismount bicycles inside the tunnel and on boardwalks. Navigate to Paw Paw Tunnel Campground in Maryland, not the dead end on Tunnel Hill Road.

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  • Green Ridge State Forest

    Eastern Allegany County Parks & Nature

    Ridges, valleys and forest roads create a more remote outdoor landscape.

    Explore mapped trails and overlooks in this large state forest. Its rugged terrain and working forest setting reward careful route planning.

    Before You Go Some roads and campsites may be closed after flooding. Ask headquarters about current conditions and use the official map rather than relying only on navigation software.

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  • Dans Mountain State Park

    Lonaconing Area Parks & Nature

    A mountain park combines picnic areas, a pond and seasonal recreation.

    Visit the fishing pond, playground or picnic grounds, with a swimming pool available in its operating season.

    Before You Go Use the Recreation Area Road address near Lonaconing, not the park’s Grantsville mailing address. Check the pool’s separate seasonal schedule.

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  • Great Allegheny Passage at Frostburg

    Frostburg Parks & Nature

    A rail trail and hillside access route connect recreation with railway history.

    Walk or cycle from the New Hope Road trailhead, or follow the switchback toward the historic depot and town. Choose a manageable out and back distance.

    Before You Go Trailhead parking is limited. Check current alerts, including rehabilitation work at Borden Tunnel west of Frostburg, and use caution around work zones.

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  • Constitution Park

    Cumberland Parks & Nature

    A hillside city park brings play areas and picnic grounds together.

    Explore the park’s playgrounds, historic vehicle displays and scenic overlook, or choose a picnic area for a slower visit.

    Before You Go Pavilion rentals and the swimming pool have separate arrangements. Check the city’s facility page for the area you plan to use.

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History & Culture

Art, heritage and local stories

6 places
Allegany Museum facade with accessible ramp and museum name above the windows
Allegany Museum in CumberlandPhoto: Fuzheado

Cumberland History & Culture

Allegany Museum

Explore exhibitions about the region in the museum’s Pershing Street building. Its collections provide context for the landscapes and towns beyond downtown Cumberland.

Before You Go Check current seasonal opening information. School and other group tours should be arranged with the museum.

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Accessible entrance to the Cumberland canal visitor center in the Western Maryland Railway station
Cumberland’s canal visitor center entrancePhoto: National Park Service / E. Cowan

Cumberland History & Culture

Cumberland C&O Canal Visitor Center

Explore canal exhibits inside the Western Maryland Railway station, including interpretation of boats, cargo, mules and locks.

Before You Go Use the Canal Street station location and check visitor center hours separately from outdoor towpath access. The park headquarters mailing address is in Williamsport.

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  • Thrasher Carriage Museum

    Frostburg History & Culture

    Horse drawn vehicles show how people traveled before automobiles.

    Explore carriages, sleighs and related equipment in the Depot Street museum. The collection ranges from work vehicles to elaborate personal transport.

    Before You Go The museum has a short, seasonal visiting window. Confirm the current schedule or contact Allegany Museum to arrange a tour.

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  • Gordon-Roberts House

    Cumberland History & Culture

    A historic house interprets domestic life in nineteenth century Cumberland.

    Visit the Second Empire style home associated with the Gordon and Roberts families. Guided interpretation follows furnished rooms across several floors.

    Before You Go Confirm tour availability directly with the historical society. Ask about stairs and access needs before planning to tour multiple floors.

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  • Lonaconing Iron Furnace and Park

    Lonaconing History & Culture

    A surviving furnace gives the Georges Creek Valley’s industrial history a visible form.

    See the stone furnace in its town park setting and consider the coal and iron industries that shaped Lonaconing’s growth.

    Before You Go Use the town’s historic site information for the Main Street park. Treat the furnace as a preserved structure to view, not equipment to climb.

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  • Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

    Cumberland and Frostburg History & Culture

    A heritage railway carries passengers through the county’s mountain corridor.

    Travel from Cumberland along a route that includes Helmstetter’s Curve and Brush Tunnel toward Frostburg. The journey connects preserved rail equipment with the landscape that shaped the line.

    Before You Go Reserve the specific departure you want and confirm boarding location, accessibility and equipment. Do not assume every excursion uses the same locomotive or itinerary.

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Libraries & Community

Everyday places to learn and connect

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  • LaVale Library

    LaVale Libraries & Community

    Reading, meeting spaces and public art create a local learning destination.

    Explore collections and computer resources at the National Highway branch. Meeting and study spaces serve different group sizes.

    Before You Go Reserve rooms through the library system. Contact staff separately about the large conference room.

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  • Washington Street Library

    Cumberland Libraries & Community

    A neighborhood library offers reading and public resources near historic Washington Street.

    Visit the Washington Street branch for collections, computer access and library learning resources.

    Before You Go Confirm your program’s branch and current hours. Washington Street and South Cumberland are different libraries.

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  • Frostburg Library

    Frostburg Libraries & Community

    A Main Street library provides a community stop for reading and learning.

    Browse collections or use public resources at the East Main Street branch. Library programs add opportunities to connect locally.

    Before You Go Check the branch calendar and room reservation requirements before planning a group visit.

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