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1. C&O Canal National Historical Park
This park is the starting point for walking and biking the towpath, and taking tours on replica canal boats. Markers set occasionally along the towpath explain the railroad's role in the development of the town and the region's coal industry. There are even mules on hand, since the history of the canal includes these hardy 1,000-pound animals who once pulled canal boats. At nearby Canal Place, you can grab a bite, browse through the small shops, or listen to a summer concert on the water.
13 Canal St., Cumberland, Maryland, 21502, USA301-722–8226Sight Details
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2. Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Parish Hall
Religious Building/Site/ShrineOf particular interest is the Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Parish Hall. Built in 1849–50 on the site of the former Fort Cumberland, this historic church was a frontier outpost during the French and Indian War. The Gothic Revival church is built of native sandstone and contains three large Tiffany windows.
16 Washington St., Cumberland, Maryland, 21502, United States -
3. George Washington's Headquarters
In a log cabin about the size of an ice-cream stand, the man who would become America's first president mapped out strategies during the French and Indian War (1754–63). George Washington's Headquarters, the only remaining structure from Fort Cumberland, was used by the patriot when he was an aide to General Braddock. The 250-year-old cabin contains a simple bed, desk, and fireplace, which can be viewed from outside through large windows. A walking tour that continues along the canal begins here.
Washington and Greene Sts., Cumberland, Maryland, 21502, USA301-777–5132Sight Details
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4. Gordon-Roberts House
Josiah Roberts, the one-time president of the C&O Canal, commissioned this Second Empire–style house on fashionable Washington Street in 1867, a few years after he was released from prison for being an alleged secessionist. The Allegany County Historical Society has its headquarters here today, and costumed guides lead guests through rooms of Victorian furnishings. A courting couch in the parlor has three sitting compartments—the young lady and her caller sat on opposite ends while two chaperones were perched between them. The museum hosts themed teas throughout the year.
218 Washington St., Cumberland, Maryland, 21502, USA301-777–8678Sight Details
Rate Includes: $5, Tues.–Sat. 10–5 -
5. LaVale Toll Gate House
Along the Old National Road out of Cumberland stands the only remaining tollhouse in Maryland. Built in 1836, the historic is a unique, seven-sided, four-room building that housed the gatekeepers who collected tolls until the early 1900s.
14302 National Hwy., La Vale, Maryland, 21502, USA301-777–5132Sight Details
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6. Thrasher Carriage Collection Museum
This unique museum has more than 100 carriages amassed by James R. Thrasher, a local blacksmith's son who made a small fortune in business. The vehicles vary from those meant to carry royalty to ones typical of a fruit seller.
19 Depot St., Frostburg, Maryland, 21532, USA301-689–3380Sight Details
Rate Includes: $4, May–Dec., Wed.–Sun. 10–3; Jan.–Apr. by appointment. -
7. Washington Street Historic District
Neighborhood/StreetIn the mid- to late 19th century, Cumberland's railroad barons built homes in the Washington Street Historic District, which stretches along Washington Street from Wills Creek to Allegany Street and from Greene Street to Fayette Street. The six-block district, on the National Register of Historic Places, features an eclectic mix of Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Georgian Revival homes and is a dream come true for architecture lovers.Of particular interest is the Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Parish Hall. Built in 1849–50 on the site of the former Fort Cumberland, this historic church was a frontier outpost during the French and Indian War. The Gothic Revival church is built of native sandstone and contains three large Tiffany windows. 16 Washington St., 21502.
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8. Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
Puffing through dark stone tunnels and along majestic cliffs, this scenic rail excursion allows passengers to relive the glory days of trains in Cumberland and beyond. A 1916 Baldwin locomotive carries you uphill through the Narrows and scenic mountains as a narrator explains the region's history. The journey is 32 mi (3½-hours) round-trip to Frostburg. A 90-minute layover in Frostburg, a college town, allows time for lunch at one of the many restaurants on the city's main street, just up the hill. A diesel engine typically runs on weekdays, with the more popular steam engine saved for weekends. For a fun twist, try dinner and drinks on a murder-mystery train or take the kids on the North Pole Express at Christmastime.
13 Canal St., Cumberland, Maryland, 21502, USA301-759–4400Sight Details
Rate Includes: $25; more for 1st-class seating or theme trains, Departures at 11:30 am: May–Sept., Wed.–Sun; Oct., daily; Nov.–mid-Dec., weekends
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