Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland

02/08/2025

Top Romantic Spots In Mountain Maryland. 💕

Whether you're looking for adventure, cozy charm, or a night of laughter and entertainment, these five romantic date ideas will set the mood for love just in time for Valentine's Day.

https://www.mdmountainside.com/blog/post/top-romantic-spots-in-allegany-county/

02/07/2025

Check out Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine's Main Street Guide for a great feature on the newly redeveloped Cumberland, MD! Come explore the Queen City.

https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/go-outside/destination-downtown-the-main-street-adventure-guide

📸Erin Dettinburn

02/06/2025

This weekend in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland.

FEBRUARY 6
😂Bonkerz Comedy Club Presents Von Mychael
🎶Buffalo Rose Live at Gallery Stage

FEBRUARY 7
🎭Cumberland Theatre Presents Jersey Boys
🎸Jason Teach Live at Rocky Gap Casino Resort
🎸Briana Merkel Live at Locust Post Brewery
🎸Alyssa Hankey Live at 1812 Brewery
🎸Denise Krestal Baldwin Live at Dig Deep Brewing Co
🎶Jeremy Short Live at Gallery Stage
🎶Stripmall Ballads & Tanner Bingaman Live at Loft 129

FEBRUARY 8
🚂Allegheny Winter Train with Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
🍻Afternoon Brewery Tour with Lucky Brothers Tours
🎶Mountainside Baroque Presents Echoes of Oratory
🎭Cumberland Theatre Presents Jersey Boys
🎸Jason McDonald Live at Rocky Gap Casino Resort
🎸Java Joe Wickless Live at Locust Post Brewery
🎸Briana Merkel Live at 1812 Brewery
🎸Eddie Lightner & Bluegrass Selected Live at The Deep End
🎶Rivers Live at Gallery Stage

FEBRUARY 9
🥂Galentine's Brunch Ottaviani Tasting Room and Lounge
🎨Galentine's Bestie Brunch at Mr. Toad's Pottery
🍻Sunday Brewery Tour with Lucky Brothers Tours
🛼Super Hero Family Skate at Star-Lite Roller Skating Center
🎭Cumberland Theatre Presents Jersey Boys

Learn about these events and more by visiting - https://www.mdmountainside.com/events-calendar

02/05/2025

Best Game-Day Spread for Superbowl 2025 🏈🍕🍻

Between the roar and the cheers, we know it’s all about the food and drinks, and we have the perfect Mountain Maryland treats suited for any Super Bowl spread.

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https://www.mdmountainside.com/blog/post/best-game-day-spread-for-superbowl/

02/04/2025

Still considering those Valentine’s Day plans?

Let the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, CES at Frostburg State University, and Maryland Symphony Orchestra inspire you with a romantic evening of music, history, food and drinks, scenery and entertainment.

Reserve your tickets now at https://wmsr.com/maryland-orchestra

02/01/2025

In honor of the man, the myth, the legend, Del McCoury, Happy Birthday from the Mountainside.

Check out this full page spread in Rolling Stone magazine that the Tourism office partnered with DelFest to produce.

Looking forward to DelFest 2025, Memorial Day Weekend in Cumberland, MD.

The Travelin' McCourys
The Del McCoury Band
Maryland

01/29/2025

Love is in the air! Mountain Maryland air that is. 💗

Enjoy a peaceful escape this sweetheart season with a getaway in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, located in the Appalachian Mountains.

Check out our Valentine's Day events, dinners, and travel inspiration.
https://www.mdmountainside.com/valentines-day

01/29/2025

It’s never too early to… THINK SPRING! 🌸💐

And Western Maryland Scenic Railroad has launched ticket sales for their NEW Cottontail Comet!

01/28/2025

Happy ! A day designated to encourage people to use their paid time off to hit the open road.

To celebrate the day and help spark your wanderlust, we’ve curated a list of 24 incredible things to do in Mountain Maryland—one for every hour of the day.

https://www.mdmountainside.com/blog/post/24-hours-24-things-to-do-in-mountain-maryland/

Maryland
Governor Wes Moore

01/27/2025

We 💗our food scene here in Mountain Maryland.

Journey through the heart (or belly) of Mountain Maryland, with our new two-day Bites & Beverages trip itinerary.

https://www.mdmountainside.com/blog/post/bites-and-beverages-a-culinary-adventure-in-mountain-maryland/

Pictured are just a few stops! Visit our website to see all of our food & beverage partners.

📸Allegany County Tourism

01/25/2025

Bluebird Skies. ❄️🎿

📍Great Allegheny Passage
📸 Janelle Mulétz

01/23/2025

Here is to another fun Mountain Maryland weekend. Join us for some live music, brewery tours, festivals and more!

JANUARY 23
😂Bonkerz Comedy Club Presents Joe Pontillo

JANUARY 24
🎭6th Mountain Maryland Theatre Festival
🎶Cruz Contreras and The Black Lillies Live at Gallery Stage
🎸Paul Burger Live at The Deep End
🎸Briana Merkel Live at Dig Deep Brewing Co
🎸Gary & Annette Live at Locust Post Brewery
🎸Jason Teach Live at Rocky Gap Casino Resort

JANUARY 25
🚂Allegheny Winter Express with Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
🍻Afternoon Signature Brewery Tour with Lucky Brothers Tours
🎭6th Mountain Maryland Theatre Festival
🥃Bourbon Tasting with Charis Winery & Distillery at 1812 Brewery
🎸Brandon Kennedy Live at 1812 Brewery
🎸John Lawton Live at Dig Deep Brewing Co
🎸Cramer & Ivy Live at Locust Post Brewery
🎸Jason McDonald Live at Rocky Gap Casino Resort

JANUARY 26
🍻Sunday Brewery Tour with Lucky Brothers Tours
🥾Conifers and Tea Hike at Friends of New Germany State Park
🚂Allegheny Winter Express with Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

Learn about these events and more by visiting - https://www.mdmountainside.com/events-calendar

01/23/2025

Lake Habeeb at Rocky Gap State Park in Allegany County, Maryland, was named one of the "Best 8 Ice Fishing Locations" by Fishing Booker.

Local ice fisherman, Tom O'Connell, is featured on our Blog describing the ins and outs of this local outdoor recreation opportunity.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Friends of Rocky Gap State Park

https://www.mdmountainside.com/blog/post/ice-fishing-at-rocky-gap/

01/22/2025

It may be 18° and a snow covered mountainside but seeing the next DelFest lineup announcement has us suddenly feeling like it’s summertime with the Potomac River flowing in the background and the sweet sounds of DelFest playing through our mountains. Who is joining us?🎶🪕

Here it is, folks! The DelFest 2025 lineup 🎉 All 4-day festival tickets and camping are on sale now, with select camping options on sellout alert! We'll see ya soon! 🎻🪕
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The Del McCoury Band
The Travelin' McCourys
Sierra Ferrell
Larkin Poe
The Wood Brothers
The California Honeydrops
Railroad Earth
Leftover Salmon
The SteelDrivers
Asleep at the Wheel
Dan Tyminski
Kitchen Dwellers
Gaelic Storm

Tim O'Brien Band
Darrell Scott String Band
Larry Sparks
Mountain Grass Unit
Clay Street Unit
The Last Revel
Sister Sadie
Larry Keel
Steve Poltz
Blue Highway
Matteo Mancuso
The Steel Wheels

JigJam
Dre Anders Music
Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass
Wyatt Ellis
Kenny and Amanda Smith
The Price Sisters
The Broomestix
Megan Jean’s Secret Family
The Wilson Springs Hotel
Joe Craven

01/18/2025

We ❤️ this story!! Thank you, Ferleman Gallery for sharing.

01/15/2025

If you are looking for a snowy mountain getaway, look no further!

JANUARY 17
🛼Kids Glow Skate Night at Star-Lite Roller Skating Center
🎨Kids Night Out: Squishmallow Paint Party AT Mr. Toad's Pottery
🎸Jason McDonald Live at 1812 Brewery
🎸Chris Blaney Live at Locust Post Brewery
🎸Allan Dale Sizemore Live at Dig Deep Brewing Co
🎶Jacob Blank Live at Rocky Gap Casino Resort
🎶Virginia Man Live at Gallery Stage

JANUARY 18
🍯Winter Farmers Market with Allegany Farmers Markets
🚂Allegheny Winter Express with Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
🍻Afternoon Signature Brewery Tour with Lucky Brothers Tours
💃Dinner & Dance at Community Cafe - Cumberland, MD
🎸Steve Keith Live at 1812 Brewery
🎸Java Joe Live at Locust Post Brewery
🎸Curtis Eller's American Circus (w/ Byrne Klay) at The Deep End
🎶Owen Garlitz Live at Rocky Gap Casino Resort
🎶Acaciawood Live at Gallery Stage
😂Double Chuckle Comedy Tour at Mezzos

JANUARY 19
🚂Allegheny Winter Express with Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
🥂Tox-N-Shop at Madison Paige Boutique
🍻Sunday Brewery Tour with Lucky Brothers Tours
🎨I Smell Snow... Gilmore Girls Paint Night at Mr. Toad's Pottery
🛼Glow Skate Night at Star-Lite Roller Skating Center

Learn about these events and more by visiting - https://www.mdmountainside.com/events-calendar

01/14/2025

Congratulations to the Allegany Museum for being nominated as one of the best small town museums in the country by USA TODAY 10Best!

Museums that focus on a small town or region can offer a unique perspective on the history, culture, and identity of a place, and they're often some of the most interesting places to check out when you're traveling. These 20 small town museums — nominated by an expert panel as the best in the country — showcase the local stories, traditions, and achievements of an area, providing fascinating community insight to visitors.

Vote daily: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-small-town-museum-2025/

📸: Ryan Brenneman

01/13/2025

Mountain Maryland's sweetest food trail... the Donut & Go - Donut and Coffee Trail. 🍩☕

9 stops. Dozens and dozens of donut flavors. Hot, iced and specialty coffees from locally-owned coffee shops.

https://www.mdmountainside.com/blog/post/donut-and-go-donut-and-coffee-trail/