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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!

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A man and a woman are each on their own bike. peddling along the Great Allegheny Passage in the fall.

Outdoors

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Arts & Culture

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Accommodations

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History & Heritage

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Eat & Drink

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Scenic Beauty

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Heritage Days Festival 2026 Sep 10
Sep 10

Heritage Days Festival 2026

  • September 10, 2026 - September 13, 2026
  • Historic Washington Street, Cumberland, MD

Heritage Days is Cumberland's signature festival and has something for everyone - history, music, arts, crafts, festival food, children's…

A steam train travels through a mountain valley surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage.

Heritage Days Weekend

One weekend. Three major events. Heritage Days Weekend is Cumberland’s signature history and heritage festival, bringing the past to life across Maryland’s Mountain Side.

The Allegany County

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The Allegany County

Trails

    Group of women cyclists posing with their bikes along a tree-lined trail during fall in Mountain Maryland.

    Outdoors

    Adventure in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, offers miles of trail systems for your exploring.

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    A steam train travels through a mountain valley surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage.

    History

    Mountain Maryland is home to three centuries of American history.

    An amber beer being poured from a tap.

    Food

    Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, offers the very best hyperlocal food and drink trails.