THE TRAIL STARTS HERE
Find your experience. Find your memories. Find your trail.
WE'VE GOT A TRAIL FOR THAT!
From an abundance of incredible outdoor recreational activities to amazing historic sites, dining, and entertainment venues - no matter your interest, passion, sport, or idea of fun, you’ll find a trail for just about any type of adventure here in Allegany County, MD. We've got a trail for that.
Fall Festivals & Events
Fall is always a bustling time in the mountainside with music, arts, and heritage at…
Top Fall Experiences
Be sure to add these items to your fall bucket list for prime leaf-peeping season!
Explore our Scenic Byways
Mountain Maryland is home to three of Maryland's collection of scenic byways that…
OUTDOOR TRAILS
Over 70,000 acres of public land, 200 miles of developed trail systems, an abundance of waterways, state parks, and Maryland's largest state forest - Mountain Maryland is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Grab your bike, your kayak, your backpack, or all three, and head out into the mountains.
WE'VE GOT A TRAIL FOR THAT!
HISTORY TRAILS
Mountain Maryland is home to three centuries of American history. In fact, Cumberland was the gateway to the west. Where the C&O Canal, the Western Potomac, major roads and railroads converged, the western region of America connected to the Eastern Seaboard. The very first portion of the National Road, the first federally funded highway that stretched through Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, began construction here in 1811 and eventually became a crossroads for America.
WE'VE GOT A TRAIL FOR THAT!
Food Trails
Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, offers the very best hyperlocal food and drink trails. Our mountains have the fuel you need to hit the outdoors or cruise along our open roads. From a morning jolt of coffee to sweet treats, or that evening seasonal brew.
WE'VE GOT A TRAIL FOR THAT!
Upcoming Events

Cumberland Terminus History Tour
- September 28, 2023 - October 28, 2023
- C&O Canal National Historical Park Museum and Visitor Center
Team Trivia Thursdays
- September 28, 2023 - October 26, 2023
- Fore Axes
Bourbon Tasting - Whiskey Worth Knowing
- September 30, 2023
- The Toasted Goat
CES presents Step Afrika!
- September 30, 2023
- FSU Lane University Center Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall
CES Workshop: Introduction to Step Dance with Step Afrika!
- September 30, 2023
- FSU Lane University Center Atkinson Room
FIDDLING WITH STEF & SARAH
- September 30, 2023
- Clatter Cafe
Goat'Oberfest 2023
- September 30, 2023
- The Toasted Goat
Inch by Inch: The Art of Greg Malloy
- September 30, 2023 - October 21, 2023
- Allegany Arts Council
Inch by Inch: The Art of Greg Malloy
- September 30, 2023 - October 21, 2023
- Allegany Arts Council
Public Opening: Inch by Inch & Where Water Meets Pigment
- September 30, 2023
- Allegany Arts Council
The Return of the Queen of Queen City Pageant
- September 30, 2023
- Embassy Theatre
Where Water Meets Pigment: Western Maryland Watercolor Society
- September 30, 2023 - October 21, 2023
- Allegany Arts Council
The Thistle and Rose
- October 1, 2023
- Cumberland Masonic Temple
Chair Yoga with UPMC
- October 2, 2023 - December 4, 2023
- C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts
CES Community Dinner: Native American Foodways
- October 4, 2023
- FSU Chesapeake Dining Hall

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Places To Stay
A memorable getaway starts with a great place to lay your head at night, and Allegany…
Eat & Drink
You have heard the saying, 'the way to one's heart is through their…
Camping & RV Parks
Enjoy campsites and RV parks with full amenities and hookups all the way to primitive…
Shopping
Shop small year-round in communities like ours. With two designated Main Street…