The beauty of this region is unparalleled. Allegany County features 60,000 acres of public wildlands, with one in four acres being public land.
DelFest is Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland’s premier bluegrass/roots music festival, celebrating the rich legacy of Del McCoury, with world-class musical collaborations from some of the best-known names in bluegrass music, all within a family-friendly and distinctly unique atmosphere…
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It's a Leap Year! So, we've put together 29 things you can do in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland with your extra calendar day. 1. Read a book about Mountain Maryland Visit one of Mountain Maryland’s independent bookstores to check out books about Mountain Maryland or by Mountain…
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Here in Appalachia, we have a knack for breathing new life and purpose into old things, and it is no different in the way we shop, dress, and decorate our living spaces. With an abundance of thrift stores in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, fashionistas and maximalists will find…
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It’s National Book Lovers Day, and Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, is the perfect place to dive into the comfort of a thrilling tale under a tree in a park or on the plush forest floor or with your toes in the sand on the beach of Lake Habeeb. We asked one of Mountain Maryland’s…
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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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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’re celebrating National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day by celebrating the small and independent businesses that form the heartbeat of our community. Mountain Maryland is made up of so many outstanding mom and pop businesses that it was nearly impossible to pick just a few to feature. What’s…
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Travel through either one of Mountain Maryland’s Arts and Entertainment districts, in Cumberland and Frostburg, and you will be met with diverse genres of art in our galleries, theaters, and art spaces. But, did you know that there is a whole collection of art available in open spaces? Explore these…
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Looking for an artful escape? Allegany County has a flourishing arts scene that lets you view the work of world-class painters and sculptors, discover natural settings ideal for outdoor photography, explore public art, visit galleries, see a show, and more! Coming From the East > > > > Sanctuary…
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