Places to Visit

After attending Schoolhouse Biennial Quilt Show 2009

Downtown Cumberland:
Stroll along Cumberland's pedestrian mall and visit the antique, quaint specialty and gift shops and enjoy the growing Arts and Entertainment District. Observe the outstanding architecture and visit the many great alfresco restaurants. Cumberland has many fine galleries and museums.

Don't miss:
Queen City Creamery & Deli, 108 Howard St., 7am - 9 pm Sun - Thurs., 7 am - 10 pm Sat & Sun. 301-777-0011. Unique old fashioned ice cream parlor and deli. Delicious!

Canal Place (adjacent to downtown Cumberland) 301-724-3655 or www.canalplace.org This is a tourist destination utilizing the historic resources of the area, and coordinating private and private sector development. The major focus of the heritage area is the rewatered western terminus of the C& O Canal.

Places to Visit at Canal Place
• Arts at Canal Place
• Awesome Gifts & Collectibles
• The Crabby Pig Restaurant (seafood, ribs, alcohol), 14 Howard Street 301-724-7472
• The Crabby Pizza, 14 Howard Street 301-722-1946
• Queen City Creamery, Noon – 9 pm Sun – Thurs, noon -10 pm Sat & Sun. 301-777-2552.
• Cumberland Trail Connection
• Along the Towpath
• Treehouse Toy Shop

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Station, 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD 301-724-3655

• Western MD Scenic Railroad – Pulled by an original steam locomotive on Thursdays.
Pulled by a diesel locomotive on Friday – Sunday. $29 adult, $27 age 60 or above, Children 12 & Under $15. Tour is 3 ½ hours, 11:30 am and return at 3 pm.
• Two gift shops
• Kramer’s Deli
• Allegany County Visitors’ Center 800-425-2067
• National Park Service 301-722-8226
• Museum and Canal Boat Tours
First segment of C&O Canal is here. Boats are not running until an undetermined future date. May tour stationary canal boat with arrangements made through Park Service in advance. Contact Rita Knox at 301-722-8226

Restaurants – Large assortment on National Highway, LaVale, MD include:

• Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant – 1202 National Highway 301-729-0448
• Bob Evans Restaurant, 1203 National Highway 301-729-0160
• Burger King, 1299 National Highway 301-729-2510
• D’Atri’s Restaurant, 1118 National Highway 301-729-6600 (great steak subs & Italian dishes)
• Denny’s Restaurant, 1239 National Highway 301-729-6600
• Gehauf’s Restaurant, Henny’s Grill & Bar, 1268 National Highway 301-729-1746 (beside Best Western)
• McDonald’s Restaurant, 1242 National Highway 301-729-6679
• Ruby Tuesdays, 1238 National Highway 301-729-8738
• Texas Grillhouse, 1222 National Highway 301-729-3344
• Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers, 1224 National Highway 301-729-6180
• Fratelli’s Restaurant & Bar, 359 National Highway 301-722-2936

Other nearby restaurants:

• Applebee’s Restaurant, 12201 Winchester Rd. SW, LaVale 301-729-4189
• Ponderosa Restaurant, 12107 Winchester Rd. SW, LaVale 301-729-4794
• Western Sizzlin Steak House, 12500 Winchester Rd. SW, LaVale 301-729-3448
• Wasabi Steak House, 1262 Vocke Rd., LaVale (Country Club Mall) 301-338-2764

Museums and Galleries
The Cumberland area has a growing art community for your exploration. These are but a few options:

• Allegany County Arts Council, 9 N. Centre St., Cumberland. Includes the Saville Gallery – Artwork of local, regional and national artists. Open M-F 9am -5pm, Sat. & Sun. 11am -4pm.
• Allegany County Museum, 81 Baltimore Street, Cumberland 301-777-7200. Tues-Sun 10am – 4 pm. History of Allegany County. Contains photo exhibits on history of Cumberland and history of architecture in Allegany County; displays on archeology, Kelly-Springfield Tire Company, brewing industry, glassware industry, fire protection and numerous other artifacts.
• Gilchrest Gallery, 104 Washington Street, Cumberland 301-268-6163 or 301-724-5800. Fri., Sat., Sun. 1 pm – 4 pm www.gilchrestgallery.com. A rotating schedule of art exhibits from various media and theme oriented presentations. Emphasizes local and state history and culture. Open April – December.
• Gordon-Roberts House (Allegany County History House), 218 Washington Street, Cumberland. Tues. – Sat. 10 am – 5 pm, last tour at 4 pm. Often costumed tour docents transport visitors back in time. Furnishings, quilts, toys, books, artwork, in an historical home. 301-777-8678 hh@allconet.org
• Queen City Transportation Museum, 210 S. Centre Street, Cumberland 301-777-1776. Tues – Sat. 10 am – 4 pm.
• The Thrasher Carriage & Sleigh Museum, 19 Depot Street, Frostburg, MD 21532 301-689-3380. Wed – Sat. 10 am – 4 pm and Sun. 12 noon – 3 pm. One of the top collections of horse drawn vehicles on permanent display, in a renovated 19th century warehouse.

• Alta's Cabin - Guest artist (different every month)
• Blacksmith
• Compton School - old schoolhouse with some tours
• Gary Yoder - Internationally known bird carver
• Hochstetler House - Guest artist (different every month)
• Metal jewelry
• Pottery
• Slate Painter - Peggy Nixon
• Soap maker
• Stained glass
• Weaving - Ann Jones
• Yoder House - Mennonite host to give history
• Nearby historic 1813 Casselman Bridge
• 1818 Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop. (walk across parking lot)