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Western Maryland Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Western Maryland has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Western Maryland is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Western Maryland to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Western Maryland Attractions

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What to do in Western Maryland

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Wisp Resort

Hit the slopes in McHenry with a visit to Wisp Resort. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

Vacation home on Deep Creek Lake in McHenry, Maryland.

Deep Creek Lake State Park

You can take time to visit Deep Creek Lake State Park during your travels to Swanton. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Antietam National Battlefield

You can find out about the history of Sharpsburg with a visit to Antietam National Battlefield. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Great trains in Cumberland. Rudd the rail to Frostberg.

Downtown Cumberland Historic District

Find out about the history of Cumberland when you spend time at Downtown Cumberland Historic District. Discover the area's mountain views and casinos.

Swallow Falls State Park

You can take time to visit Swallow Falls State Park during your travels to Oakland. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the ski slopes.

Berkeley Springs State Park

Soak in therapeutic waters at Roman baths and learn about the history of the spa at the park’s museum.

Carroll Creek Linear Park

Relax in Downtown Frederick’s serene waterfront park, which was designed as an urban renewal project that would save the city from possible flooding.

Rocky Gap Casino and Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Cumberland at Rocky Gap Casino and Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

You can find out about the history of Cumberland with a visit to Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the biking trails.

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The Woods

If you're spending some time in The Woods, The Woods Resort Mountain View Course and Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Frederick

If you're spending some time in Downtown Frederick, National Museum of Civil War Medicine and Carroll Creek Linear Park are top sights worth seeing.

dramatic autumn landscape photo taken in Swallow Falls State Park in Western , Maryland.

Mountainside

Mountainside might not have many top sights, but Deep Creek Lake and Deep Creek Lake State Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Waterfront Greens

While there might not be top attractions in Waterfront Greens, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course and Deep Creek Lake State Park.

Blakeslee

While there might not be top attractions in Blakeslee, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Deep Creek Lake and Deep Creek Lake State Park.

North Glade Hills

When in North Glade Hills, you can plan a visit to Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Course and Deep Creek Lake, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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