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Nestled charmingly in the cradle of the
valley of the Potomac River in
Western Maryland,
in the lush landscape of the heart of the Appalachian Mountains,
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Perched gently in the city’s mainstream, is historic
downtown. Dozens of shops catering to every whim and fancy, from antiques
to boutiques, art galleries, restaurants
to sidewalk cafes, line the century old streets. Here and there, dotting the commercial district are historical
sites and buildings for those who appreciate a bit of history
while they’re browsing.
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Mere footsteps from the shops and bustle is the Western
Maryland Railway Station stylizing the epitome of steam
locomotive travel. The station is the starting point of a three
hour round trip tour of the countryside on the Western Maryland
Scenic Railroad and its 1916 Baldwin Steam Locomotive. The
Western Maryland Railway Station is part of the
Canal
Place Heritage Area, the first in the State of Maryland.
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Canal Place is located at the western terminus of the C&O
Canal. Celebrating Cumberland's canal heritage and rich transportation
history, Canal Place offers a wealth of activities for visitors and
residents alike.
While at the Heritage Area, visitors
can ride the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad,
tour a full-scale replica canal boat, visit the C&O Canal National
Historical Park Cumberland Visitor Center, get information about
attractions and events in Allegany County, enjoy a hike or bike ride on
the canal towpath, or attend unique festivals and events like
C&O
CanalFest or Maryland
RailFest. In the near future, visitors will be able to
actually ride a canal boat on the rewatered terminus of the C&O Canal.
All of this is within a block or two of Baltimore
Street, the heart of the business district and now the site of a unique
brick pedestrian streetscape and town center. Complete with enticing water
fountains, trees and flower beds, and stunning
architecture
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Baltimore Street hosts some of the city’s biggest sidewalk festivals
and block parties. In the warmer months the weekly
Farmers Market will draw hundreds downtown and often evenings
there will be activities such as outdoor dining with live music
or block parties. As the seasons change so do the variety of
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In the thriving heart of Cumberland is the simplest, most effective
feeling of a business district: family. They reach out, the stores, shops,
and people, affecting us all by the warmth and unexpected friendliness
that characterizes Downtown Cumberland. It’s something you won’t want
to miss!
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