The beauty of this region is unparalleled. Allegany County features 60,000 acres of public wildlands, with one in four acres being public land.
Long before America stretched from coast to coast, the road west began in Mountain Maryland. Here, Indigenous trails became America's first roads, canals connected the frontier to the Atlantic, iron rails transformed transportation, and generations of innovators, workers, and leaders helped shape…
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National Ice Cream Month is the perfect excuse to hit the road in search of scoops, shakes, sundaes, and frozen treats. Whether you're planning a family road trip, cooling off after a hike, or simply chasing the sweetest stops in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, we've done the hard…
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Every summer, one of Mountain Maryland's favorite traditions returns. The Allegany County Fair & Ag Expo isn't just about rides and cotton candy—it's where generations gather, live music fills the air, local agriculture takes center stage, and some of the best memories of the season are made. Join…
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Cumberland, Maryland (June 25, 2026) – A highly anticipated boutique hotel has opened in the heart of Historic Downtown Cumberland, a city exploring the next chapter in its years-long transformational journey. Cumberland is the largest city in Allegany County, nestled in a region affectionately…
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Summer is calling, and there's no better place to answer than Mountain Maryland. From scenic train rides and mountain overlooks to paddle adventures, festivals, and small-town discoveries, summer in Allegany County is filled with experiences that deserve a spot on your bucket list. Whether you're…
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As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, there is no better place to explore the stories that shaped our nation than Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland. From our strong connections to George Washington's travels through the region to the historic and…
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Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, is excited to welcome back the Levitt Amp Cumberland Music Series, hosted by the CES at Frostburg State University, in downtown Cumberland’s Canal Place this summer, with events taking place every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., June 25 through August 27, 2026…
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Celebrate International Dark Sky Week: April 13-20 International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) is a worldwide event that draws attention to the impacts of light pollution and celebrates the irreplaceable beauty of a natural night sky! Dark Skies Week is your invitation to slow down, step outside, and look…
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Step into America’s early transportation history—open select weekends May through October Step into America’s early transportation history at the LaVale Toll Gate House—open select weekends May through October with free guided tours. Located just outside downtown Cumberland along the Historic…
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Presidents Who Traveled Through Mountain Maryland In Mountain Maryland — also known as Allegany County, Maryland — American history isn’t confined to textbooks. It lives in mountain towns, along historic trails, inside preserved railway stations, and even in a restaurant booth where a president once…
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