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Outdoors

• Allegheny Highlands Trail

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  A 20-mile (32-km) section of the Great Allegheny Passage, a trail leading from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. and paralleling the Western Maryland Scenic Road. The hike to Frostburg is about 10.5 miles (17 km). The hike to Pittsburgh or D.C. is considerably longer!

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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.

  Price

  $25 adult, $48 first class

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• 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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Winery

• Charis Winery and Distillery

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  The first winery and distillery in Cumberland. They do tastings and sell bottles of their wine and spirits.

  Hours

  Mon-Thu noon-5PM, Fri noon-6PM, Sat 11AM-6PM, Sun 1-6PM

  Price

  $10 for tasting of 4 wines

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• Washington Street Library

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  Greek Revival-style building constructed between 1849 and 1850

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