Places to Visit
After attending Schoolhouse Biennial Quilt Show 2007
Downtown Cumberland:
Stroll along Cumberland's pedestrian mall and visit the antique, quaint specialty
and gift shops. Enjoy outstanding architecture and great restaurants with alfresco dining.
Visit the many galleries and museums.
Don't miss:
Queen City Creamery & Deli, 17 Howard Street, Cumberland (downtown) 301-777-2552
Canal Place 800-989-9394 (Adjacent to Downtown Cumberland)
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) 301-724-7472
Simply Maryland (gift shop & MD memorabilia)
Timeless Treats (candy, popcorn, etc.)
Treehouse Toy Shop
Wild Mountain Cafe (sandwiches, mixed beverages, coffees, cold drinks)
At the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Station: 9am - 5pm, Sunday 9-4
13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD 21502
Western MD Scenic Railroad (pulled by an original steam engine) 800-872-4650
Gift Shop
Kramer's Deli
National Park Service 301-722-8226
Museum and Canal Boat Tours
Allegany Co. Visitors' Center 800-425-2067
First segment of C&O Canal is here. Boats are not running until 2008 or 2009.
May tour stationary canal boat with arrangements made through park service in advance
301-724-3655
Large assortment of restaurants 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 301-729-2774 (great steak subs & Italian)
Denny's Restaurant - 1239 National Highway 301-729-6600
Gehauf's Restaurant, Henny's Grill & Bar - 1268 National Highway
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 Fashion Hamburgers - 1224 National Highway 301-729-6180
Other nearby restaurants:
Applebee's Restaurant - 12201Winchester 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
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse - 1262 Vocke Rd., LaVale (Country Club Mall) 301-729-8598
Museums
The Thrasher Carriage & Sleigh Museum
19 Depot Street
Frostburg, MD 21532
301-689-3380
Hours: Wed. thru Sat. 10-4 and Sun. 12-3
One of the top collections of horse drawn vehicles on permanent display,
in a renovated 19th century warehouse.
Allegany County Museum
81 Baltimore Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-7200
Open 10:00-4:00, Tuesday-Sunday
May 26-October 30, 2007
Primary subject: 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 St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
301-724-5800
www.alleganyartscouncil.org
A rotating schedule of art exhibits from various media and theme oriented
presentations. Emphasizes local and state history and culture.
Open April - December Thurs.- Sun. 1 - 4 pm
Gordon Roberts House (local History House)
218 Washington Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-8678
hhouse@allconet.org
Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10 - 5 pm (last tour at 4)
Often costumed tour docents transport visitors back in time. Furnishings, quilts,
toys, books, artwork, in an historical home.
Heading West from Cumberland:
Western Maryland Gallery
11425 Upper George's Creek Rd. SW
Frostburg, MD 21532
Studio of outstanding landscape artist James C. Groves
(301)689-3389 10am-5pm Tuesday through Saturday
www.jamescgroves.com
I-68 W to exit 34; North on Rt 36 approx. 300 ft to Cherry Lane, left; 1 mile to stop sign, left; 5th house on right. Brown and beige Tudor.
Spruce Forest Artisan Village
177 Casselman Road
Grantsville, MD 21536
301-895-3332
www.spruceforest.org
Will be open 10-5 Monday - Saturday. Mostly closed on Sundays.
Small, quaint, wooded, log cabin village setting. Small individual
houses, buildings, and church, contain the following artists:
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)
Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop
125 Casselman Road
Grantsville, MD 21536
301-895-5985
Appalachian crafts, quilts and books for sale.
Homemade breads, rolls, jams and jellies.
Restaurant sufficiently large for buses, please call ahead.
Four Seasons Stitchery (Quilt Shop)
116 Main Street
Grantsville, MD 21536
301-895-5958
www.4seasonsstitchery.com
Quilting, cross stitch, needleart supplies
~1500 bolts of cotton fabrics
Located in an old red brick schoolhouse.
Close to Spruce Forest Artisan Village and
Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop
30 Minutes West of Cumberland.
If going West on I-68 use Exit 22, continue West on US 40.
If going East on I-68, use Exit 19, turn left, then right on US 40.
Heading East from Cumberland:
Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort
16701 Lakeview Rd., NE
Flintstone, MD 21530
800-724-0828 or 301-784-8400
www.rockygapresort.com
Restaurant sufficiently large for buses, please call ahead.
Enjoy hiking, rappelling, fishing, paddleboats, kayaking, canoeing,
snorkeling, swimming. Revolving art display and sale in lodge and
restaurant provided by Allegany Area Arts Alliance.
Located at Exit 50 on I-68.
From Baltimore: 132 miles or 2 hours.
From Washington: 137 miles or 2 hours.
From Pittsburgh: 142 miles or 2 hours.
To Allegany County Fairgrounds: 10.5 miles.
Traditions At The White Swan (Quilt Shop)
16525 National Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-733-9130
www.quiltwhiteswan.com
3,000 bolts of quilting fabric, notions, books, patterns and more.
Use Huyett Exit from both I-81 (exit 6B) and I-70 (exit 24),
(3 miles West of Hagerstown)
1 Hour East of Cumberland