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Arts & Culture The Autumn Glory Festival has so much to showcase—one parade simply isn’t enough to get the job done! The Grand Feature Parade marches more than 100 units, including custom floats by local organizations, antique vehicles, bands and more. Shopping & Craft Shows Handcrafted goods and vintage gems abound at the Autumn Glory Festival. Peruse old-fashioned finds at the weekend Antique, Vintage & Maker Market, or shop one-of-a-kind factory selections at the Bear[...]

County's premier Pick-Your-Own Farm. Strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, Christmas trees. Farm Market. Pumpkin Festival-October. Bunnyland in Spring. Group outings, hayrides, birthday parties and more.

Day 1: Arrive at Hillwood Mansion and Gardens decorated for Christmas, which features one of the most comprehensive collections of 18th and 19th-century Russian Imperial art outside of Russia. Continue with ICE!, a life-size winter wonderland sculpted in ice at the G aylord National Harbor Resort. Later, check in to a suburban Maryland hotel and freshen up before dinner at McCormick & Schmick’s at National Harbor. This evening, you’ll drive through the spectacular Festival of[...]

As the air turns cool and crisp, enjoy Maryland’s beautiful sunsets and autumn in all its splendor on these unforgettable foliage tours and Scenic Byways. Don't miss Garrett County’s Annual Autumn Glory Festival. The five-day celebration of autumn celebrates the beauty of the fall foliage in Maryland and includes a display of highly decorated floats, concerts, art exhibits, antique and craft shows and much more! Explore Western Maryland's scenic byways, quaint small towns, historical attractions[...]

Spring There are plenty of things to do in Deep Creek during the spring. Trophy trout and bass await with Maryland Mountains Fly Fishing, a fantastic resource to help you cast your troubles away. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable afternoon learning to fly fish, all equipment provided, in the pristine rivers of the Appalachian Mountains. Away from the lake, fish for local treasures at the year-round Mountain Fresh Farmers Market or Simon Pearce[...]

Maryland, so famous for its seashore and smooth sailing, also has a wild side characterized by rugged mountain trails and rushing river waters. Four seasons of outdoor pursuits — including hiking, skiing, fishing and boating — are available for anyone wishing to explore the Western Maryland countryside, from its thick forests and rambling rivers to the state’s largest freshwater lake. Pockets of history also emerge amid small towns tucked into the mountains. (continued below) Keysers[...]

Accident and McHenry One such opportunity includes a stop in the town of Accident, on purpose... You’ll have to find how Accident got its name, but believe us, the story is worth the trip! Check out the Moon Shadow Café for a local pairing of Farm Fresh produce and goat cheese from Firefly Farms. Across the street at Firefly Farms & Creamery, meet the cheese makers and learn how their handmade goat cheeses have become[...]

Alesia to Ruxton The Falls Road Byway begins near PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR near the tiny community of Alesia. Hiking, fishing and paddle sports are popular pursuits at Prettyboy. The tranquil drive continues through woodland and rural landscapes to GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK, where hiking trails and a blue-ribbon trout stream are found below Prettyboy Dam. Spend the night at MILL POND COTTAGE for a remote retreat just steps from the stream. Enter the town of Butler[...]

Mountainous Western Maryland shines in the wintertime, when its slopes are covered with fresh powder. It’s a different kind of Maryland in the summer with a cool, Appalachian breeze calming the humidity. And the sounds soften as the pace slows with country songs on the airwaves, where wildflowers grow, and freight trains roll through the mountains. CAST A WIDE NET Fans of fishing are spoiled in these parts with crystalline waters lined in boulders and[...]