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of Western Maryland We welcome you to the Deep Creek Lake area in western Maryland! Groups will find quick access to our area -- just 3 hours from Baltimore, D.C. and 2.5 hours from Pittsburgh. Our mountains, rivers and lakes offer an abundance of outdoor activities in every season. Take in historic attractions, visit our quaint towns and experience our unique culture. While we are a year-round resort destination, our peak seasons are summer and winter. Check out our suggested itineraries or work with our local receptive operator to plan your trip from beginning to end. Annual Festivals & Events • Tunes & Brews (Sept) • Art & Wine Festival (Sept) • Autumn Glory Festival (Oct) • Christmas in the Village (Dec) • Winter Fest (Dec) • Taste of Garrett (Summer) • Accident, Friendsville & Historic National Road Sites Local Cheese Creameries & Markets Candyland Garrett County Museums Our Area Farms Swallow Falls State Park Wisp Resort Simon Pearce Glassblowing Our 8 Small Towns Discovery Center at DCL State Park Unique Experiences HERITAGE TOURS Our region is home to one of 13 certified Heritage Areas in the state of Maryland. Our abundance of local history and culture will bring your group back in time, exploring the rich heritage of Garrett County. Visit one of our many museums including the Oakland B&O Museum and the Transportation Museum. Tour original structures including the Casselman River Bridge. 7 STATE PARKS Our local state parks highlight the area’s natural beauty with hiking opportunities through tall timbers, relaxing by our mountain lakes, and experiencing the rushing rivers with area waterfalls. Be sure to include a visit to the state’s highest free-falling waterfall, Muddy Creek Falls. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Whether your group prefers a quiet hike, a visit to a local farm, or taking in the view from a scenic chairlift ride, we have it all! SHOPPING & ANTIQUES No group trip is complete without finding a local treasure to take home with you. Whether you are shopping for the latest trend in accessories or on the hunt for a special antique find, our area’s small town shops are the perfect place to take home a memory of your visit. BEHIND THE SCENES When you experience a ”behind the scenes” look of how things are made, you feel a special connection to it. Visit the Simon Pearce Glassblowing Factory for a first-hand look at how this incredible art is created or visit Maryland’s only downhill ski resort for a tour of how snow is made on the mountain. Cheese lovers will love discovering how local artisan cheeses are made as well a partaking in a sample or two! *More events found on www.visitdeepcreek.com Our Small Towns Oakland B&O Museum Glassblowing at Simon Pearce Grantsville Days (Summer) • Garrett County Celtic Festival (June) • Art in the Park (June) • Little Yough Music Festival (Summer) Top Ten Group Attractions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Experience the Mountains Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center A u t h e n t i c G R O U P S Garrett Co. Maryland Experience Experience SM Local Receptive Operator Mountaineer Country Tours
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of Western MarylandWe welcome you to the Deep Creek Lake area in western Maryland! Groups will find quick access to our area -- just 3 hours from Baltimore, D.C. and 2.5 hours from Pittsburgh. Our mountains, rivers and lakes offer an abundance of outdoor activities in every season. Take in historic attractions, visit our quaint towns and experience our unique culture. While we are a year-round resort destination, our peak seasons are summer and winter. Check out our suggested itineraries or work with our local receptive operator to plan your trip from beginning to end.
Annual Festivals & Events• Tunes & Brews (Sept)
• Art & Wine Festival (Sept)
• Autumn Glory Festival (Oct)
• Christmas in the Village (Dec)
• Winter Fest (Dec)
• Taste of Garrett (Summer)
• Accident, Friendsville &
Historic National Road Sites
Local Cheese Creameries & Markets
Candyland
Garrett County Museums
Our Area Farms
Swallow Falls State Park
Wisp Resort
Simon Pearce Glassblowing
Our 8 Small Towns
Discovery Center at DCL State Park
Unique ExperiencesHERITAGE TOURS Our region is home to one of 13 certified Heritage Areas in the state of Maryland. Our abundance of local history and culture will bring your group back in time, exploring the rich heritage of Garrett County. Visit one of our many museums including the Oakland B&O Museum and the
Transportation Museum. Tour original structures including the Casselman River Bridge.
7 STATE PARKS Our local state parks highlight the area’s natural beauty with hiking opportunities through tall timbers, relaxing by our mountain lakes, and experiencing the rushing rivers with area waterfalls. Be sure to include a visit to the state’s highest free-falling waterfall, Muddy Creek Falls.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Whether your group prefers a quiet hike, a visit to a local farm, or taking in the view from a scenic chairlift ride, we have it all!
SHOPPING & ANTIQUES No group trip is complete without finding a local treasure to take home with you. Whether you are shopping
for the latest trend in accessories or on the hunt for a special antique find, our area’s small town shops are the perfect place to take home a memory of your visit.
BEHIND THE SCENES When you experience a ”behind the scenes” look of how things are made, you feel a special connection to it. Visit the Simon Pearce Glassblowing Factory for a first-hand look at how this incredible art is created or visit Maryland’s only downhill ski resort for a tour of how snow is made on the mountain. Cheese lovers will love discovering how local artisan cheeses are made as well a partaking in a sample or two!
*More events found on www.visitdeepcreek.com
Our Small Towns
Oakland B&O Museum
Glassblowing atSimon Pearce
Grantsville Days (Summer)
• Garrett County Celtic Festival (June)
• Art in the Park (June)
• Little Yough Music Festival (Summer)
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Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center
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Your second day in Garrett County begins with breakfast on-site at the hotel or at a local dining establishment and then tour the northern end of the county, continuing home.
• Visit Wisp Resort for an in-depth look at how the ski resort makes snow using their state of the art equipment as well as the Adventure Sports Center International whitewater course*.
• Head into Accident and visit the Lavender Farm*, producing locally grown lavender. Browse the shop with dozens of lavender products including lotions, sachets and more.
• Lunch will be at the popular Penn Alps Restaurant, for a home cooked soup, salad and dessert buffet or the new Cornucopia Cafe featuring a scrumptious boxed lunch to be enjoyed by the river.
• After lunch, take a step back in time by visiting the historic Casselman River Bridge. Listen to a Ranger speak about the history of the bridge and National Road. Afterwards, take the opportunity to stroll across the bridge.
• Before departing for home, stop at Hill-Top Market for a sweet treat to take home from Candyland; offering hundreds of varieties of candy.
*Locations are open seasonally & hours may vary, please check for hours of operation.
Maryland’s Appalachian Mountain Experience2 Day Visit to the Deep Creek area in Garrett County, Maryland
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Day Two
Welcome to the mountains of western Maryland! Your group will head to the southern end of our region into the historic town of Oakland for a look at our area’s rich heritage.
• Visit the Simon Pearce Glass Blowing Factory and watch as master glassblowers create beautiful pieces, both functional and artistic. Peruse their gift shop on-site.
• Head to historic downtown Oakland. See how our county has evolved over the years at our location museums including the Transportation Museum, Garrett Historical Museum and Oakland B&O Museum, just steps away from each other.
• Enjoy lunch either on your own in one of our downtown restaurants or gather as a group. Afterwards, explore this quaint Main Street Community, visiting local shops or the new art gallery. In season, visit the local Mountain Fresh Farmer’s Market for locally grown produce, homemade treats and so much more (Wednesday’s & Saturday’s in season).
• Visit the beautiful Swallow Falls State Park for a look at the state’s highest free-falling waterfall, Muddy Creek Falls or the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center, an interpretive environmental center complete with hands-on experiences about our local flora, fauna, cultural and historical heritage.
• Return to the hotel to relax before dinner.• Enjoy dinner on-site or at a local eatery and experience evening entertainment at
the hotel, whether it be a performance, craft or game.
*Please note this is a sample itinerary. Please check with locations to verify hours of operation, changes to group experiences, and seasonal availability.
Regional Tour Stops
New & Exciting in 2017!• NOW OPEN! High Country Creamery and Market• 50th Anniversary of Autumn Glory Festival
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179 Baltimore, MD
192 Charleston, WV
246 Cleveland, OH
250 Columbus, OH
72 Elkins, WV
176 Harrisburg, PA
347 New York, NY
277 Philadelphia, PA
122 Pittsburgh, PA
278 Richmond, VA
300 Trenton, NJ
180 Washington, D.C.
122 Winchester, VA
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• 1 hr 45 min: Elkins, WV - The American Mountain Theater & Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad
• 45 min: Cumberland, MD - Canal Place and Western Maryland Scenic Railroad; Rocky Gap Casino Resort
• 1 hr 25 min: Flight 93 National Memorial• 1 hr: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob• 1 hr: Morgantown, WV; Kingwood and Arthurdale
(historical towns, museums and entertainment.)
Did you know that Garrett County is within very quick proximity to West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania? Plan a regional trip and make us your hub to some of these fantastic attractions below:
Enjoy a leisurely ride through the Appalachian Mountains to Garrett County, Maryland. Your first stop will be just off the Historic National Road to the High Country Creamery and Market. See how Head Cheese Maker Brandon and his team create delicious cow’s milk cheese such as their delicious dill curds or scrumptious aged cheddar.
Afterwards, head to downtown Grantsville for a stop at the Grantsville Museum* (open seasonally) located in the former First State Bank. Peruse the historic images of Leo Beachy who photographed the region from 1905 - 1927. Learn more about the town of Grantsville as well as artifacts from the B-52 Bomber crash in 1964. If your group is large or has some free time, take a stroll down Main Street to the Blue Moon Antique store or the historic Casselman Inn, built in 1842. May we suggest a homemade cinnamon roll for your walk back to the bus?
Time for a lunch break! Take a boxed lunch from the new Cornucopia Cafe and sit at a picnic table near the Casselman River or head to Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop for a home cooked soup, salad and dessert buffet. After lunch, stop by their craft shop for locally made goods including flour from the historic Stanton’s Mill and tons of goodies for your home.
Next, visit the Spruce Forest Artisan village for a look at how local artisans make their craft such as hand-carved birds, pottery, weaving, quilling and metal work (Artisans hours vary daily in season*). Visit the Historic Casselman River Bridge State Park for a look back at this beautiful single arch stone bridge. You may even find a local fly fisherman casting his line on the quiet waters.
Enjoy browsing the new Grant’s Mercantile for lifestyle products including handbags, home decor, sundries and supplies for your garden. Next door, visit Grant’s Gourmet, where you can find many of the yummy products used at the Cornucopia Cafe. Cool off with a sweet treat from Little Crossings Dips, featuring hand-dipped ice cream*.
Before heading home, just down the National Road is a crowd favorite, Candyland. Peruse hundreds of varieties of candy to take a sweet treat home with you.
Safe travel home with tons of memories from your trip!
*Locations are open seasonally & hours may vary, please check for hours of operation.
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*Please note this is a sample itinerary. Please check with locations to verify hours of operation, changes to group experiences, and seasonal availability.
of Western MarylandWe welcome you to the Deep Creek Lake area in western Maryland! Groups will find quick access to our area -- just 3 hours from Baltimore, D.C. and 2.5 hours from Pittsburgh. Our mountains, rivers and lakes offer an abundance of outdoor activities in every season. Take in historic attractions, visit our quaint towns and experience our unique culture. While we are a year-round resort destination, our peak seasons are summer and winter. Check out our suggested itineraries or work with our local receptive operator to plan your trip from beginning to end.
Annual Festivals & Events• Tunes & Brews (Sept)
• Art & Wine Festival (Sept)
• Autumn Glory Festival (Oct)
• Christmas in the Village (Dec)
• Winter Fest (Dec)
• Taste of Garrett (Summer)
• Accident, Friendsville &
Historic National Road Sites
Local Cheese Creameries & Markets
Candyland
Garrett County Museums
Our Area Farms
Swallow Falls State Park
Wisp Resort
Simon Pearce Glassblowing
Our 8 Small Towns
Discovery Center at DCL State Park
Unique ExperiencesHERITAGE TOURS Our region is home to one of 13 certified Heritage Areas in the state of Maryland. Our abundance of local history and culture will bring your group back in time, exploring the rich heritage of Garrett County. Visit one of our many museums including the Oakland B&O Museum and the
Transportation Museum. Tour original structures including the Casselman River Bridge.
7 STATE PARKS Our local state parks highlight the area’s natural beauty with hiking opportunities through tall timbers, relaxing by our mountain lakes, and experiencing the rushing rivers with area waterfalls. Be sure to include a visit to the state’s highest free-falling waterfall, Muddy Creek Falls.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Whether your group prefers a quiet hike, a visit to a local farm, or taking in the view from a scenic chairlift ride, we have it all!
SHOPPING & ANTIQUES No group trip is complete without finding a local treasure to take home with you. Whether you are shopping
for the latest trend in accessories or on the hunt for a special antique find, our area’s small town shops are the perfect place to take home a memory of your visit.
BEHIND THE SCENES When you experience a ”behind the scenes” look of how things are made, you feel a special connection to it. Visit the Simon Pearce Glassblowing Factory for a first-hand look at how this incredible art is created or visit Maryland’s only downhill ski resort for a tour of how snow is made on the mountain. Cheese lovers will love discovering how local artisan cheeses are made as well a partaking in a sample or two!
*More events found on www.visitdeepcreek.com
Our Small Towns
Oakland B&O Museum
Glassblowing atSimon Pearce
Grantsville Days (Summer)
• Garrett County Celtic Festival (June)
• Art in the Park (June)
• Little Yough Music Festival (Summer)
Top Ten Group Attractions12345678910
Experience the Mountains
Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center
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Local Receptive OperatorMountaineer Country Tours
Your second day in Garrett County begins with breakfast on-site at the hotel or at a local dining establishment and then tour the northern end of the county, continuing home.
• Visit Wisp Resort for an in-depth look at how the ski resort makes snow using their state of the art equipment as well as the Adventure Sports Center International whitewater course*.
• Head into Accident and visit the Lavender Farm*, producing locally grown lavender. Browse the shop with dozens of lavender products including lotions, sachets and more.
• Lunch will be at the popular Penn Alps Restaurant, for a home cooked soup, salad and dessert buffet or the new Cornucopia Cafe featuring a scrumptious boxed lunch to be enjoyed by the river.
• After lunch, take a step back in time by visiting the historic Casselman River Bridge. Listen to a Ranger speak about the history of the bridge and National Road. Afterwards, take the opportunity to stroll across the bridge.
• Before departing for home, stop at Hill-Top Market for a sweet treat to take home from Candyland; offering hundreds of varieties of candy.
*Locations are open seasonally & hours may vary, please check for hours of operation.
Maryland’s Appalachian Mountain Experience2 Day Visit to the Deep Creek area in Garrett County, Maryland
Day One
Day Two
Welcome to the mountains of western Maryland! Your group will head to the southern end of our region into the historic town of Oakland for a look at our area’s rich heritage.
• Visit the Simon Pearce Glass Blowing Factory and watch as master glassblowers create beautiful pieces, both functional and artistic. Peruse their gift shop on-site.
• Head to historic downtown Oakland. See how our county has evolved over the years at our location museums including the Transportation Museum, Garrett Historical Museum and Oakland B&O Museum, just steps away from each other.
• Enjoy lunch either on your own in one of our downtown restaurants or gather as a group. Afterwards, explore this quaint Main Street Community, visiting local shops or the new art gallery. In season, visit the local Mountain Fresh Farmer’s Market for locally grown produce, homemade treats and so much more (Wednesday’s & Saturday’s in season).
• Visit the beautiful Swallow Falls State Park for a look at the state’s highest free-falling waterfall, Muddy Creek Falls or the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center, an interpretive environmental center complete with hands-on experiences about our local flora, fauna, cultural and historical heritage.
• Return to the hotel to relax before dinner.• Enjoy dinner on-site or at a local eatery and experience evening entertainment at
the hotel, whether it be a performance, craft or game.
*Please note this is a sample itinerary. Please check with locations to verify hours of operation, changes to group experiences, and seasonal availability.
of Western MarylandWe welcome you to the Deep Creek Lake area in western Maryland! Groups will find quick access to our area -- just 3 hours from Baltimore, D.C. and 2.5 hours from Pittsburgh. Our mountains, rivers and lakes offer an abundance of outdoor activities in every season. Take in historic attractions, visit our quaint towns and experience our unique culture. While we are a year-round resort destination, our peak seasons are summer and winter. Check out our suggested itineraries or work with our local receptive operator to plan your trip from beginning to end.
Annual Festivals & Events• Tunes & Brews (Sept)
• Art & Wine Festival (Sept)
• Autumn Glory Festival (Oct)
• Christmas in the Village (Dec)
• Winter Fest (Dec)
• Taste of Garrett (Summer)
• Accident, Friendsville &
Historic National Road Sites
Local Cheese Creameries & Markets
Candyland
Garrett County Museums
Our Area Farms
Swallow Falls State Park
Wisp Resort
Simon Pearce Glassblowing
Our 8 Small Towns
Discovery Center at DCL State Park
Unique ExperiencesHERITAGE TOURS Our region is home to one of 13 certified Heritage Areas in the state of Maryland. Our abundance of local history and culture will bring your group back in time, exploring the rich heritage of Garrett County. Visit one of our many museums including the Oakland B&O Museum and the
Transportation Museum. Tour original structures including the Casselman River Bridge.
7 STATE PARKS Our local state parks highlight the area’s natural beauty with hiking opportunities through tall timbers, relaxing by our mountain lakes, and experiencing the rushing rivers with area waterfalls. Be sure to include a visit to the state’s highest free-falling waterfall, Muddy Creek Falls.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Whether your group prefers a quiet hike, a visit to a local farm, or taking in the view from a scenic chairlift ride, we have it all!
SHOPPING & ANTIQUES No group trip is complete without finding a local treasure to take home with you. Whether you are shopping
for the latest trend in accessories or on the hunt for a special antique find, our area’s small town shops are the perfect place to take home a memory of your visit.
BEHIND THE SCENES When you experience a ”behind the scenes” look of how things are made, you feel a special connection to it. Visit the Simon Pearce Glassblowing Factory for a first-hand look at how this incredible art is created or visit Maryland’s only downhill ski resort for a tour of how snow is made on the mountain. Cheese lovers will love discovering how local artisan cheeses are made as well a partaking in a sample or two!
*More events found on www.visitdeepcreek.com
Our Small Towns
Oakland B&O Museum
Glassblowing atSimon Pearce
Grantsville Days (Summer)
• Garrett County Celtic Festival (June)
• Art in the Park (June)
• Little Yough Music Festival (Summer)
Top Ten Group Attractions12345678910
Experience the Mountains
Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center
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Local Receptive OperatorMountaineer Country Tours
Your second day in Garrett County begins with breakfast on-site at the hotel or at a local dining establishment and then tour the northern end of the county, continuing home.
• Visit Wisp Resort for an in-depth look at how the ski resort makes snow using their state of the art equipment as well as the Adventure Sports Center International whitewater course*.
• Head into Accident and visit the Lavender Farm*, producing locally grown lavender. Browse the shop with dozens of lavender products including lotions, sachets and more.
• Lunch will be at the popular Penn Alps Restaurant, for a home cooked soup, salad and dessert buffet or the new Cornucopia Cafe featuring a scrumptious boxed lunch to be enjoyed by the river.
• After lunch, take a step back in time by visiting the historic Casselman River Bridge. Listen to a Ranger speak about the history of the bridge and National Road. Afterwards, take the opportunity to stroll across the bridge.
• Before departing for home, stop at Hill-Top Market for a sweet treat to take home from Candyland; offering hundreds of varieties of candy.
*Locations are open seasonally & hours may vary, please check for hours of operation.
Maryland’s Appalachian Mountain Experience2 Day Visit to the Deep Creek area in Garrett County, Maryland
Day One
Day Two
Welcome to the mountains of western Maryland! Your group will head to the southern end of our region into the historic town of Oakland for a look at our area’s rich heritage.
• Visit the Simon Pearce Glass Blowing Factory and watch as master glassblowers create beautiful pieces, both functional and artistic. Peruse their gift shop on-site.
• Head to historic downtown Oakland. See how our county has evolved over the years at our location museums including the Transportation Museum, Garrett Historical Museum and Oakland B&O Museum, just steps away from each other.
• Enjoy lunch either on your own in one of our downtown restaurants or gather as a group. Afterwards, explore this quaint Main Street Community, visiting local shops or the new art gallery. In season, visit the local Mountain Fresh Farmer’s Market for locally grown produce, homemade treats and so much more (Wednesday’s & Saturday’s in season).
• Visit the beautiful Swallow Falls State Park for a look at the state’s highest free-falling waterfall, Muddy Creek Falls or the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center, an interpretive environmental center complete with hands-on experiences about our local flora, fauna, cultural and historical heritage.
• Return to the hotel to relax before dinner.• Enjoy dinner on-site or at a local eatery and experience evening entertainment at
the hotel, whether it be a performance, craft or game.
*Please note this is a sample itinerary. Please check with locations to verify hours of operation, changes to group experiences, and seasonal availability.
