The beauty of this region is unparalleled. Allegany County features 60,000 acres of public wildlands, with one in four acres being public land.
From seasoned lettuce to two hot dogs “with,” for generations these foodie favorites have stood the test of time, flavor, and tradition, serving as symbols of Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland. Taste your way through this food journey to discover what all the locals are talking about…
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The heat wave is upon us here in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland! And while we are known to have a cool mountain breeze, sometimes not even that is enough to provide relief from the summer’s potent sun. Luckily though, with Allegany County’s access to waterways and a refreshing and…
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The Allegany County Fair and Ag Expo is more than just a carnival - there are national musical acts, derby car demolitions, agricultural and animal expos, tons of incredible fair food favorites, and so much more that set the Allegany County Fair apart from the rest. In fact, we have a full list of…
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It’s the highlight of summer, where you gather with your family, friends, and neighbors; excited screams from the Scrambler fill the night air; the sirens sound and lights flash as someone wins a plushie in a carnival game; and your favorite deep-fried indulgences beckon you for “just one more.” The…
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Celebrate this Independence Day with annual Soapbox derby races, bluegrass music, town celebrations, scenic mountain views and plenty of opportunities to see the fireworks. We have rounded up a list of locations and events within Allegany County, Maryland, where you can celebrate the 4th of July…
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It's lush, it's green. The mountains call you in to explore the vistas and valleys. The rivers and lakes flow freely to offer a cool retreat from the summer sun. It's finally summer, and there is much to do and see. Be sure to check these items off your bucket list in Allegany County, the Mountain…
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Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, is excited to welcome the Levitt Amp Cumberland Music Series, hosted by the Allegany Arts Council, in downtown Cumberland’s Canal Place this summer, with events taking place every Thursday, June 1 through August 3, 2023. The 2023 season is the first…
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Mountain Maryland is home to America's first road trip, with mile marker "0" of the National Road, America's first federally funded interstate highway, right here in Cumberland. This year, we're celebrating National Road Trip Day with the Ultimate Mountain Maryland Road Trip. From incredible outdoor…
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Melinda Kelleher - Executive Director, Downtown Development Commission If you have visited downtown Cumberland, you have experienced the charm of Baltimore Street’s pedestrian mall with its amazing architecture, brick walkways, and lush landscaping in the many planters along the way. All of these…
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We will let you in on a little secret ‐ there’s some spectacular road cycling in Mountain Maryland. While most cyclists know Cumberland, Maryland, as the nexus of the C&O Canal Towpath, the Great Allegheny Passage, and fine mountain biking opportunities, the paved roads in and around Allegany…
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