Cumberland

Outdoors

outdoors
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
Western Maryland Station
$25 adult, $48 first class

A restored steam powered train runs through the mountains between Cumberland and Frostburg—it's a great way to see the countryside. The train usually runs in the mornings on most weekends starting around 10AM. It's a 3.5 hour round trip.

outdoors
Allegheny Highlands Trail
Rt. 36

A twenty mile section of the Great Allegheny Passage, a trail leading from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. and paralleling the Western Maryland Scenic Road. The hike to Frostburg is about 10.5 miles. The hike to Pittsburgh or D.C. is considerably longer!

Events

events
Friday after Five
12 Liberty Street
+1 301 777-2800
Free
5PM-10PM during the summer, every Friday

Another Canal Place staple, with free outdoor movie screenings and live performances. It's a great time to come to the historic downtown, get some good food, and enjoy the shows.

events
Summer Heritage Festival
Canal Place
Free
on a mid-June weekend

This is the major festival in the city, with historical exhibits, lots of live performances, and a lot of people milling about.

shows
New Embassy Theater
49 Baltimore St
+1 301 722-4692

A restored Art Deco movie palace from the old days of the Queen City, now functioning as a downtown performance theater in a lovely setting.