Allegheny Highlands Trail

• Emmanuel Episcopal Church

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  An impressive Gothic church in the historic downtown, which was built upon the former site of Fort Cumberland, where George Washington began his military career.

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Shows

• Embassy Theater

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  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.

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• Canal Place

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  A National Historic Park at the center of Cumberland in the very attractive Downtown Historic District (along Baltimore St), including the historic Western Maryland Railway Station, a canal boat, festival grounds, an ice-skating rink, and Washington's Headquarters

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Outdoors

• Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

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  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.

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  $25 adult, $48 first class

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• Washington Street Library

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  Greek Revival-style building constructed between 1849 and 1850

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• Allegany County Courthouse

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  The city's most prominent building, which looms over the Cumberland skyline, is very pretty.

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