Allegany County Maryland
“Best Flowing River of the Hills”
Allegany County is located in the northwestern region of Maryland. Its county seat is the city Cumberland. Allegany County is sometimes referred to “Where the South Begins”. The name Allegany is derived from a local Lenape word, welhik hane or oolikhanna, which means ‘best flowing river of the hills’ or ‘beautiful stream’. Allegany County has a successful arts community, is rich in historical stories and places, and boasts a variety of outdoor recreation activities.
Western Maryland was originally part of Prince George’s county when Maryland was formed in 1696. New counties were formed over time such as Frederick county in 1748, Montgomery and Washington county in 1776, and Garrett county in 1872.
Allegany County City/Town Map
The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
Your adventure begins at the historic Western Maryland Railway Station in the “Queen City” of Cumberland. Enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of your journey behind a vintage steam or diesel engines from the comfort of one of our restored coaches. The train excursion travels west from downtown Cumberland, through a natural cut in the mountains, around a horseshoe curve, over bridges, and through a tunnel. As you glide past scenic ridges, valleys, and small towns, you’ll ascend 1,300 feet in elevation to the “Mountain City” of Frostburg. A narrator will be your guide to the views and history along the way!
Puccini Restaurant is located in the historic 1818 Hinkle House which served as a Civil War hospital during the Battle at Folck’s Mill. Famous for its wood fired pizza and its hometown friendliness, diners can select from Puccini’s full lunch and dinner menu. Open Daily 11 am to 10 pm. Our Pizza Cellar & Outdoor Patio are open Monday-Saturday at 3 pm and Sundays at 12 pm.
The non-smoking Sleep Inn & Suites® Cumberland-LaVale hotel in Cumberland, MD near Rocky Gap State Park is a simply stylish sanctuary designed for a happy night’s sleep.
Our location off Interstate 68 puts us close to such attractions as Downtown Cumberland Historic District in addition to:
- Rocky Gap Casino
- Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
- Allegany College of Maryland
- Canal Place
- Tri-State Zoological Park
Invite your friends, family and colleagues to your next event in our meeting room, which can hold up to 35 people for banquets and conferences. Additional amenities that simply complete your stay at our pet-friendly affordable Cumberland hotel include:
- Free hot breakfast
- Free high-speed WiFi
- Indoor heated pool
- Fitness center
- Business center
Your stylishly current guest room is inspired by nature to refresh and relax and features amenities like a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, HDTV and desk with ergonomic chair. Guest laundry services are also available for those guests staying for a longer time.
Neighboorhood bar and grill. Open every day from 2 pm – 2 am. Appel’s Gateway is a family owned neighborhood bar and grill. Located in Cumberland’s Historic Westside neighborhood, off of Route 220 South, Exit 43A.
Charlies Motel is a quaint, small town motel nestled at the base of Big Savage Mountain in Historic Frostburg, Maryland.
Charlie’s Motel is a quaint, small town motel nestled at the base of Big Savage Mountain in Historic Frostburg, Maryland.
Most of the rooms are on the ground floor for easy access, and all of the rooms come equipped with a small refrigerator, microwave, and free Wifi.
Charlie’s Motel has the Hurryback Tavern on premises that boasts a cozy pub atmosphere with video games, internet jukebox, skill pool table, regulation pool table and delicious bar snacks!
They are located conveniently to a Laundromat, Sand Springs Steakhouse, and Frostburg’s own The ‘Freeze’ where you can get a burger and satisfy your sweet tooth with one of their ice cream creations!
Walking distance to both casual and fine dining, shopping, train station and bike routes. Just one mile to Frostburg State University campus and a large, pristine community pool.
Applebee’s focuses on casual dining with dishes such as salads, shrimp, chicken, pasta, and “riblets,” Applebee’s signature dish.
The historic Embassy Theatre opened its doors to the public on November 18, 1931. It was the height of the Great Depression. Although many had less than good fortune, people needed those fantasy realms the movies could provide, giving the Jacob Kauffman family an incentive to build the Embassy Theatre on Cumberland’s Baltimore Street.
Once inside, the Embassy in all its glory could be witnessed in the ceiling’s stenciled jungle motifs and wall borders. The lights went down as music was played on the Wurlitzer pipe organ, then cartoons, previews, a newsreel, a serial and the main feature were shown. A jackpot prize of a new set of dishes was offered the third Saturday of every month, and every so often special live guests like Rin Tin Tin or cowboy star Ken Maynard and his horse were featured on the Embassy fore-stage.
In the early Fifties, the cinema’s popularity dwindled due to the advent of television. In 1959, the Embassy closed its doors, and the premises were altered to create an annex for the adjacent Cumberland Cloak and Suit Store. A.C. Warhaft bought the Embassy in 1981 to house his custom drapery shop, which remained until his death in 1992. A nonprofit corporation was formed in December 1997 to revivify the theatre as a multi-purpose arts facility. The retail ceiling was removed to expose the gloriously colorful stenciled proscenium and ceiling to the orchestra floor. A stage was built, the original exterior doors were rehung, and a box office was rebuilt to match the original.
In addition to work to bring back the building to its original form, a handicapped accessible bathroom was added to the first floor, and a fire sprinkler system installed. Wonderful faux finishes painted by local artist John Alderton adorn the lobby of the second floor. Funded entirely by public donations, an electric retractable movie screen was permanently installed. In the past twenty years, the Embassy has presented many scores of plays, comedies, original theatrical work, music, dance and film. Meanwhile, we continue to raise funds for future renovations, while continuing to provide our venue for the performing arts.
Located in historic downtown Cumberland, the Cumberland Inn & Spa provides first class amenities at an affordable price. The Inn & Spa is the result of the joining of the Cowden House (built in 1820) and the Dent house (built in 1890).
With 13 beautifully appointed guest rooms and a tranquil spa located on the premise, the Inn & Spa is the perfect destination for wedding parties, family reunions, corporate retreats and bike groups for short or long term stay, leisure or business travel.
We are within walking distance of historic downtown Cumberland to enjoy local restaurants and shops, the art district, the C&O bike path, The Great Allegany Passage bike trail and the Western MD Scenic Railroad.
Manhattan Golf and Gallery established in 1999 as a custom framing shop, golf instruction and club repair. In 2011, we added American artisan gifts.
For nearly 20 years, owner Bill Humbertson has been helping customers achieve remarkable results when framing and protecting art, photos, memorabilia, mirrors and more. Creative designs, flawless execution, archival materials and technique, hundreds of molding choices, first class customer service, and a full spectrum of price options are among the attributes that make Manhattan Golf & Gallery the go-to place when it comes to custom framing.
We approach each project with care and attention, as if the art were our own. This method has helped us build a reputation for great work, unparalleled customer service, and exceptional design.
Early Rise Flies guides out of Cumberland, Maryland, on the local trout waters of Maryland and West Virginia. Early Rise Flies is a retail store offering trout fishing supplies and equipment rentals. Early Rise Flies guides out of Cumberland, Maryland, on the local trout waters of Maryland and West Virginia. They specialize in wade fishing with Fly Rod and Spin Tackle. Savage River, Barnum (N. Branch Potomac River), Town Creek, Casselman are where they ply the craft. They also guide for Steelhead in the Tribs in Erie, Pennsylvania, during October – March. They are eager to get you on the water and can guide to a range of skill levels from the beginner angler looking to a wet line for the first time or to the avid angler looking for the perfect hole.
Rocky Gap Casino Resort is located adjacent Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland, Maryland, in the heart of Allegany County. This location features miles of hiking trails and incredible mountain views.
Rocky Gap Casino Resort is a AAA 4-Diamond Award® and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence-winning resort featuring a casino, hotel, events and conference center, Bonkerz Comedy Club, three restaurants and a coffee shop, the only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in Maryland, a spa, indoor pool, fitness center, pro shop, complimentary valet parking, individual parking, and several outdoor recreational activities.
The casino features 665 slot machines, 17 table games, and two casino bars. The newly opened Lakeside Terrace at Rocky Gap Casino Resort offers a scenic and relaxing outdoor setting with a backdrop that includes Evitts Mountain and the 243-acre Lake Habeeb.
The golf course was included in GolfWeek magazine’s list of the best courses to play in Maryland and best casino courses, as well as featured in Golf Digest’s list of America’s 36 Best Buddies-Trip Destinations.
Rocky Gap Casino Resort is owned by Golden Entertainment, Inc. More information available on website.
Award-winning crab bread, hand-pressed burgers, fresh-dough pizza, authentic Cajun recipes, wings, pasta, and salads. Specializing in Cajun and American fare. For an atmosphere that not only satisfies your appetite but also your hunger for fun, visit the Baltimore Street Grill. Known for the best crab cakes in town.
The home is located in historic downtown Frostburg – within walking distance to the FSU campus, unique restaurants, shops and, yes, a “tavern” or two. Best of all, it is a short pedal from the Great Allegheny Passage, with the local trail head situated just a half-mile or so from the B&B.
Once known as both Mt. Pleasant and Frost Town, Frostburg came into being thanks to the National Road, which carried early 1800s travelers along an east-west corridor, past a small log home built by city founder Meshach Frost. The community became a stagecoach stop offering weary travelers drink and rest at local taverns and the service of blacksmith shops, or “smithies,” as they were commonly called. Soon coal and the railroad made Frostburg a commercial center for mining.
By the early 1900s, it was also home to State Normal School #2 – today Frostburg State University. The university’s first building, Old Main, could be seen from one of the town’s earliest homes – a stately brick structure inspired by Greek revival Italianate architecture. Constructed in 1865 by Henry B. Shaffer, the prominent Frostburg businessman and citizen made a home there with his large family. Several of his ten children remained long after Henry’s passing in 1897.
Today this wonderful old home – well known as the “Shaffer House” – still stands at 156 East Main Street. Registered as a historic property, it is finding new life as the Allegheny Trail House, Frostburg’s first and only farm-to-table bed and breakfast.
The home is located in historic downtown Frostburg – within walking distance to the FSU campus, unique restaurants, shops and, yes, a “tavern” or two. Best of all, it is a short pedal from the Great Allegheny Passage, with the local trailhead situated just a half-mile or so from the B&B.
The home was purchased in 2016 with a desire to showcase Frostburg’s beauty and history. Owner, Jason manages the Cumberland Trail Connection, a bicycle shop located at Cumberland’s Canal Place, where the C&O Trail meets the Great Allegheny Passage. Jason is also a member of the Mountain Maryland Trails board and CTC race team.
Frostburg today offers what could be called “the perfect patchwork mix” of sorts – small-town charm coupled with the cultural benefits most often known only to residents of more urban communities. Once welcoming stagecoach travelers, it now invites bicyclists making their way along the Great Allegheny Passage.
In an interesting twist of fate, the Allegheny Trail House, reside just down the street from where Meshach and his bride once made their home in the small log structure built on Frostburg’s “Lot 1.” The B&B is happy to open its doors to each and every guest and welcomed them to stay and rest a while.
Don’t let the word cabin fool you! We offer a beautiful hotel room nestled in a cabin with all the comforts of home in a rural setting with your own private parking. Each cabin interior is knotty pine (some also have stone) with contemporary air conditioning and heating, an eating area with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker and condiments, dish network television, cathedral ceiling and a complete bath with shower and modern amenities. Each cabin also has a front porch where you can just sit, relax and enjoy the mountain scenery.
Our goal is to bring a touch of country and relaxation into a fast paced world. Just in case you are wondering, the 7 C’s stand for cozy, convenient, comfortable, clean, classic, country, cabins. With a cabin so tidy and clean, you are sure to enjoy your stay.
Historic hotel and banquet facility located in the heart of the Arts and Entertainment District of the City of Frostburg.
The Hotel Gunter has a rich history beginning in 1897 when it opened as the Hotel Gladstone. It boasted 100 rooms, a barbershop and a cafe, along with tennis courts and a petting farm complete with a tame fawn. A fifth-floor observation deck offered majestic views of the town of Frostburg and the surrounding Allegheny Mountains.
While the initial venture was not a success, the hotel was purchased in 1903 by William Gunter for the grand total of $35,000. He renamed it Hotel Gunter and spent the next twenty years making additions including electrical lighting, a 175-seat dining room and a pressed tin ceiling and mahogany bar. By that time, Hotel Gunter was, by one account, “one of the finest hotels and restaurants between Baltimore and Pittsburgh.”
The hotel offered even more intrigue during the early 20th century. Because federal agents were transporting prisoners from the Midwest to Washington, DC, Gunter built a jail cell in the basement. While not in use, the cell is still part of the hotel.
During Prohibition, Mr. Gunter ran a speakeasy that doubled as a cockfighting arena.
Today, Hotel Gunter is home to Toasted Goat Winery, featuring locally made wine. Open 7 days a week, guests of the winery can sample a variety of wines and enjoy lunch and or dinner.
The hotel also features an event venue that is perfect for weddings, parties, reunions and more. Chef Phil is on hand to design the perfect menu.
There are still 12 rooms available for overnight accommodations. History, comfort, and style are all part of the Hotel Gunter charm.
