ALLEGANY COUNTY
The Mountain Side of Maryland
70,000 acres of majestic nature, internationally recognized bike trails, three centuries of American history, a diverse food, brewery, and winery scene, and an endless amount of outdoor adventure. The trails starts here!
Named one of USA Today’s Top 10 Places to Visit for Fall
For the fourth year in a row, Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, has been named one of the “Best Place to Visit for Fall.”
Upcoming Events
See All EventsTracks, Trails, & Mystery in the Mtns.
- October 22, 2026 - October 29, 2026
- Tracks and Yaks
Tracks, Trails & Mystery In The Mountains A limited-time October adventure! Ride 3.5 miles by railbike, then head into the fall foliage…
Pumpkin Patch Limited
- October 24, 2026 - October 25, 2026
- Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
Pumpkin Patch Limited Duration: One Hour Ages: All Ages Departs: Cumberland Station Price: $14 for all ages (pumpkin included) Carve out…
Pumpkin Patch Limited
- October 24, 2026 - October 25, 2026
- Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
Boo on the Bricks
- October 31, 2026
- Cumberland Historic City Center
Frostburg Halloween Parade
- October 29, 2026
- Main Street, Downtown Frostburg
3rd Annual Mountain Maryland Film Festival
- November 6, 2026 - November 7, 2026
- The Palace Theatre
Cumberland Pride Festival
- October 25, 2026
- Canal Place Heritage Park
Fall Festivals and Events
Fall is always a bustling time in the mountainside with music, arts, and heritage at the forefront of fall festival season.
The Allegany County
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The Allegany County
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Outdoors
Adventure in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, offers miles of trail systems for your exploring.
History
Mountain Maryland is home to three centuries of American history.
Food
Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, offers the very best hyperlocal food and drink trails.