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Amusements

  • 1819 Brew House
    12801 Ali Ghan Road NorthEast • Cumberland, MD 21502
    301-777-7005
    Built in 1819 as a tavern along the National Pike; hit by a cannonball in the Civil War. Open 11am-12M.   map

  • Appalachian Collection
    12401 Willowbrook Road Southeast • Cumberland, MD 21502-2596
    301-784-5276
    Local history and genealogical resources covering Western Maryland. more...  map

  • Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Boat Replica
    13 Canal Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
    301-724-3655
    There is an on-board stable, a hay house, and a captain's cabin on this full scale boat replica.  map

  • Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Paw Paw Tunnel (circa 1850)
    US 51 • Cumberland, MD 21502
    Located Near Paw Paw, WV
    301-722-8226
    This Chesapeake & Ohio landmark tunnel cuts through 3,118 feet of rock, making it a major engineering feat. A towpath, park, and picnic facilities are on-site.  map

  • National Road & Narrows
    North Centre Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
    301-777-5132
    The first federally funded highway in the United States, was re-routed in 1832 through the Narrows, a 1,000-foot natural gap between Wills and Haystack mountains.  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

  • Allegany County Historical Society
    218 Washington Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
    301-777-8678
    Victorian house with period and collection rooms used to develop exhibitions, programs, and events which relate to the history and traditions of the County and its peoples. more...  map

  • Bell Tower Building
    City Hall Plz
    301-722-2820
    Served as the police headquarters until 1936 and now houses the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce.  map

  • George Washington's Headquarters (circa 1755)
    Riverside Park at Green Street
    301-722-2492
    This log building served as George Washington's headquarters during the French and Indian War. Please call for schedule.  map

  • Gordon-Roberts House (circa 1867)
    218 Washington Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
    301-777-8678
    Historic home that features Victorian period furniture, antiques, and displays pertaining to Allegany County history, carriage house, formal garden, and Victorian gift shop. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last tour beginning at 4 p.m. more...  map

  • History House (circa 1867)
    218 Washington Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
    301-777- 8678
    Victorian house that is a respository for hundreds of items of local and national significance. Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 11am-4pm. Sunday from 1:30-4pm(May-October)  map

  • Washington Street Historic District
    Baltimore Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
    600 Block of Washington Street
    301-777-5905
    American architectural history from the Federal style through Georgian Revival periods.  map

Museums & Galleries

  • Allegany Arts Council Gallery
    52 Baltimore Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
    301-777-2787
    Professional art gallery with rotating exhibits every six weeks. more...  map

  • F. Brooke Whiting Museum
    632 Washington Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
    301-777-7782
    The F. Brooke Whiting Museum houses Brooke Whiting's Master Collection, which he amassed through inheritance, world traveling, and dealings with prestigious antique dealers and auction houses around the world. The museum is a 1911 American Bungalow house museum, built by a noteworthy Cumberland architect, George Sansbury. The F. Brooke Whiting Museum gives hourly tours, Tuesday - Saturday, at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. Special tours may also be given by appointment.  more...  map

  • Transportation and Industrial Museum
    13 Canal Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
    301-777-5905
    Allegany County's rich transportation, industrial and cultural heritage is depicted in the hundreds of artifacts and numerous photographs contained in this museum. Call for hours.  map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

  • C&O Canal National Park Exhibit Center
    13 Canal Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
    301-722-0542
    A 3,200-foot exhibit center in Western Maryland Station which tells the story of the C&O Canal in Cumberland. Exhibits on boat building, the coal industry, and the area as a transportation crossroad are featured.  map

Tours & Cruises

  • Heritage Koaches
    37 Baltimore Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
    301-777-0293, 800-336-7963
    Horse-drawn carriages and trolley available for tours of historic Cumberland. more...  map

  • Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
    13 Canal Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
    301-759-4400
    Take a 3-hour round trip from Cumberland to Frostburg on a Baldwin 1916 steam locomotive. Call for schedule.  more...  map

  • Westmar Tours
    37 Baltimore Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
    301-777-0293, 800-336-7963
    A destination company offering package tours for schools, churches, motorcoach groups, family reunions, meetings and conventions. They also plan cruises and special events for local groups. more...  map

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