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1. The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
The 32-mile round-trip excursion between Cumberland and Frostburg -- enhanced by live commentary -- follows a mountain valley route through the...
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2. C&O Canal Paw Paw Tunnel
Paw Paw Tunnel, part of the C&O Canal National Historical Park, started in 1836 when engineers decided to build the C&O Canal right through, rather...
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3. Brooke Whiting House of Art
Whiting, a curator of rare books for UCLA, bequeathed his 1911 bungalow and collection to the Allegany County Historical Society, which has opened...
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4. Gordon-Roberts House
Built as a private residence in 1867 for the president of the C&O Canal, this fascinating 18-room Second Empire home is now in the hands of the...
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5. Emmanuel Episcopal Church
This church, located in Cumberland's historic district, is built on the 1755 foundations of Fort Cumberland, where George Washington began his...
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6. George Washington's Headquarters
This log cabin, believed to be the only remaining structure from the original Fort Cumberland, was used by then-colonel George Washington as his...
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7. Canal Place (Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park/Cumberland Visitor Center)
The C&O Canal opened here in 1850. For more than 75 years, it was an important transport line and had a major impact on the development of the...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Cumberland. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
