Winter Wonderland Canal Walk
[start-date] 10:00 am – 12:00 pm There are 10km and 5km trails. AVA rating is 1B. It is an easy out and back walk on the C & O Canal […]
Annual Tree Lighting and Arrival of Santa Claus
[start-date] 6:00 pm – 12:00 pm Don’t miss the annual tree lighting and arrival of Santa Claus in Downtown Cumberland! Performances begins at 6:00 PM followed by tree lighting at […]
Mule Statue at Canal Place
A mule and his driver are cemented in time here at Canal Place. A popular photo site, the statue sits in front of the former Western Maryland Railway station, now […]
Allegany County Historical Society
Founded in 1937, the Allegany County Historical Society is a 501c3, education-based non-profit organization with a mission to share the community’s rich history through museums, special collections and programming.
Canal Boat Replica
A replica canal boat, “The Cumberland”, is available to be viewed in the Festival Grounds of Canal Place. For guided tours check with the C&O Canal Museum and Visitor Center […]
The Gordon-Roberts House
The Gordon-Roberts House was built in 1867 by Josiah Hance Gordon, a prominent attorney in Cumberland.The Second Empire style home is operated as a house museum and is opened to […]
George Washington’s Headquarters
Historic log cabin in Cumberland, Maryland, which served as Washington’s headquarters during the French and Indian War and briefly during the Whiskey Rebellion
C. William Gilchrist Gallery and Museum
The Gilchrist Gallery and Museum is a charming early 19th-century Federal mansion, built in a transitional Federal-Greek Revival architectural style. Inside are six renovated galleries and an art library, with […]
C&O Canal Museum and Visitor Center in Cumberland
The C&O Canal National Historical Park’s Cumberland Visitor Center is located in the historic Western Maryland Railway Station in Cumberland, MD. It serves as a museum dedicated to the history […]
Allegany Museum
Local history museum focusing on the crossroads of American history with interactive exhibits.
National Road Monument
This monument commemorates the 200th anniversary of the National Road’s construction, which began in 1811. The monument is situated at the approximate start of the road’s original route on Greene […]
Canal Place Preservation & Development Authority
Transportation heritage is alive at Canal Place, Maryland’s FIRST Certified Heritage Area. Enjoy shops, restaurants and museums, all within walking distance!
Cumberland Historic City Center
Cumberland’s Historic City Center is a three-block brick pedestrian mall with restaurants, unique shops, and art galleries housed in significant turn-of-the-century architecture. A hub of outdoor activity, Baltimore Street hosts some […]
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Station
Daytime scenic excursions leave the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Station for three hour round trips to Frostburg, with a one hour stop, before making the return trip. Check out the […]
Cumberland
Cumberland is a beautiful town nestled in one of the few natural passable cuts in the Allegheny Mountains of Western Maryland. It is listed in the National Register of Historic […]
Terminus
Cumberland may be the end of the C&O Canal, but it was also once known as the “Gateway to the West.” The Potomac River cuts through the mountains in and […]
Shrivers Basin and Main Basin
Near downtown Cumberland, the Canal divided into two elongated turning basins for boats: Main Basin and the broader Shriver Basin. Shriver Basin angled inland from the dividing spot and Main […]