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Favorites: Western MD
B&O Depot is one of Favorites: Western MD.

1. B&O Depot

126 E Liberty St, Oakland, MD
Rail Station · 1 tip

Brian P.Brian Powell: This beautiful depot was built in 1884 for the Bailtimore & Ohio Railroad.

Swallow Falls State Park is one of Favorites: Western MD.

2. Swallow Falls State Park

9.3
222 Herrington Ln, Oakland, MD
Hiking Trail · 11 tips and reviews

Brian P.Brian Powell: Home to 53-foot Muddy Creek Falls and several smaller waterfalls, what is now Swallow Falls State Park was a favorite campsite of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone.

Casselman River Bridge State Park is one of Favorites: Western MD.

3. Casselman River Bridge State Park

6.9
10240 National Pike, Grantsville, MD
State or Provincial Park · 3 tips and reviews

Brian P.Brian Powell: When it was built in 1811-13 for the National Road, the Casselman River Bridge was the longest single-span bridge in the United States.

Deep Creek Lake is one of Favorites: Western MD.

4. Deep Creek Lake

Deep Creek Lake, McHenry, MD
Lake · 27 tips and reviews

MarylandMaryland: A popular destination for water-skiing, boating and other aquatic sports, Deep Creek Lake covers nearly 4000 acres and has a shoreline of 65 miles!

Garrett County Museum of Transportation is one of Favorites: Western MD.

5. Garrett County Museum of Transportation

107 S 2nd St, Oakland, MD
History Museum · 3 tips and reviews

Brian P.Brian Powell: Museum has a nice collection of antique cars and boats. An interesting visit if you're in the Oakland area.

Hill Top Fruit Market is one of Favorites: Western MD.

6. Hill Top Fruit Market

7.8
12579 National Pike, Grantsville, MD
Fruit and Vegetable Store · 6 tips and reviews

Brian P.Brian Powell: One of the largest candy selections you'll ever see plus a nice assortment of fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses.

Paw Paw Tunnel is one of Favorites: Western MD.

7. Paw Paw Tunnel

6.9
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park (at MM 155.20), Oldtown, MD
Hiking Trail · 9 tips and reviews

Brian P.Brian Powell: Built in 1850, this 3,118-foot long tunnel carried the C&O Canal under a series of ridges and allowed it to bypass six miles of bends along the nearby Potomac River.

8. Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area

7.8
I-68 (at Mile Marker 74), Hancock, MD
Scenic Lookout · 27 tips and reviews

Kell P.Kell Pollard: An really impressive look at how a mountain is made. Unfortunately, the rest stop is closed now. However, the view is amazing on a clear day.

Green Ridge State Forest is one of Favorites: Western MD.

9. Green Ridge State Forest

7.9
28700 Headquarters Dr NE, Flintstone, MD
Forest · 11 tips and reviews

Brian P.Brian Powell: There are a number of great scenic overlooks in this forest including by the visitor center, on Green Ridge Road, and Carrol Road.

Frostburg, MD is one of Favorites: Western MD.

10. Frostburg, MD

Maryland
City · 1 tip

Brian P.Brian Powell: Explore the neat shops and sights in downtown Frostburg.

Rocky Gap State Park is one of Favorites: Western MD.

11. Rocky Gap State Park

8.1
12500 Pleasant Valley Rd NE, Flintstone, MD
State or Provincial Park · 10 tips and reviews

Brian P.Brian Powell: Nice lake and hiking trails.

Furnace Park is one of Favorites: Western MD.

12. Furnace Park

E Main St (at Bridge St), Lonaconing, MD
Park · 2 tips and reviews

Brian P.Brian Powell: Home to one of the best-restored iron furnaces I've seen.