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 8, 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…
Western Maryland Artist Studio Tour
- October 17, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Western Maryland artists will be sharing and selling their work on the weekend of October 17 and 18, 2026 in Mountain Maryland. The Studio…
Murder Mystery Dinner Train
- October 2, 2026 - October 30, 2026
- Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
FARMTOBER FEST ! 1st Annual Oktoberfest @ 1812 Brewery
- October 3, 2026
- 1812 Brewery
Rocky Gap 25K, 50K, Relay Trail Run
- October 11, 2026
- Rocky Gap State Park
Pumpkin Patch Limited
- October 24, 2026 - October 31, 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
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.
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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.