For families

Cumberland with kids

Short walks, trains, hands-on museums and places that welcome a stroller and a loud four-year-old in equal measure.

The short list

Pulled from the guide, best-rated first.

Point Lookout Overlook Green Ridge State Forest
AttractionsScenic Spot

Point Lookout Overlook Green Ridge State Forest

Scenic Spot in Little Orleans.

Scenic Spot

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Allegania
Eat & DrinkHamburger Restaurant

Allegania

Hamburger Restaurant in Cumberland.

Hamburger Restaurant

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Homespun Cafe
AttractionsRestaurant

Homespun Cafe

Restaurant in Flintstone.

Restaurant

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GAP/C&O junction
OutdoorsPark

GAP/C&O junction

Park in Cumberland.

Park

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Gallery 301
History & MuseumsArt Gallery

Gallery 301

Art Gallery in Cumberland.

Art Gallery

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Mountain City Creative Academy
AttractionsPerforming Arts Theater

Mountain City Creative Academy

Performing Arts Theater in Frostburg.

Performing Arts Theater

On the calendar

Events that suit this kind of day.

  • Annually over Memorial Day weekend (late May)

    DelFest

    DelFest is a multi-day bluegrass and Americana music festival founded by Del McCoury, held annually at the Allegany County Fairgrounds over Memorial Day weekend, featuring national touring acts, camping, and family activities.

  • A weekend in September

    Heritage Days Festival

    Cumberland's Heritage Days Festival brings food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, live music, and historic re-enactments to downtown to mark the start of the fall season, per Cumberland Main Street.

  • June-October, Thursdays 9:30am-2pm and Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm

    Downtown Cumberland Farmers Market

    This seasonal open-air market on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall offers local produce, plants, baked goods, and locally raised meats from area growers. It runs Thursdays and Saturdays from June through October.

  • Throughout summer (dates vary; see Main Street Frostburg calendar)

    Frostburg Main Street Summer Events

    Main Street Frostburg organizes a series of summer community events in the historic downtown business district, including markets, live music nights, and seasonal street festivals supporting local shops and restaurants.

  • Throughout summer (dates vary; see Canal Place calendar)

    Canal Place Summer Concert & Event Series

    Canal Place in downtown Cumberland hosts a summer series of outdoor concerts, markets, and community events along the C&O Canal terminus, drawing residents and visitors downtown.

  • Annually, the Saturday before Easter (spring)

    Cumberland Community Easter Egg Hunt

    The City of Cumberland's Parks & Recreation Department hosts a free community Easter egg hunt for local children each spring, typically at a city park. Activities include egg hunts by age group and visits with the Easter Bunny.

Today, tonight & this weekend

Good to know

  • The railroad books up

    Scenic railroad excursions sell out on weekends and in fall — reserve before you drive in.

  • Short trail options

    The towpath from the basin is flat and stroller-friendly for the first couple of miles.