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Shopping, Dining & Art Experiences
Center in McHenry, you’ll find a large selection of Deep Creek
Lake shirts, hats and mugs, plus sweaters, kitchenware, crafts, toys, collectibles and more. Shawnee Trading Post (shawneetp.com) in Deer Park is another great stop for crafts and souvenirs, and Penn Alps Craft Shop (pennalps.com) sells work produced by local artisans. Those who love to cook will cherish the gourmet jams, sauces, wines and many kitchen necessities offered at Little Crossings Pantry (littlecrossingspantry.com) in Grantsville.
Want to indulge your sweet tooth? Visit the Hill Top Fruit Market (homeofcandyland. com), known for its huge candy selection alongside fresh
fruits and vegetables. Hilltop
also operates The Farmers’ Market in Oakland. These two markets are often referred to as Candyland. You might also stop
by Schrock’s Country Store (schrockscountrystore.com), south of Oakland. Schrock’s offers bulk food items, deli meats, cheeses and made-to-order sandwiches
on homemade bread, as well as kettle corn and ice cream. For your non-food needs, Schrock’s has an extensive selection of handcrafted, rustic furniture and home décor pieces.
Enjoy the holidays year-round
at The Christmas Chalet (christmaschalet.com) near
Deep Creek Lake, which is full
of ornaments, lights, specialty decorations and dozens of themed, decorated trees. Schoolhouse Earth (schoolhouseearth.com) also has a year-round Christmas room, but that is not all. The shop offers a petting zoo and daily food samples, as well as gifts for every occasion and taste.
Dining
Firewater Kitchen + Bar
(firewaterkitchen.com), located right on the shore of Deep Creek Lake, is one of the area’s newest restaurants, but its well-curated cocktail bar, shareable appetizers and scrumptious seafood have turned it into an instant local favorite. And no wonder: the owners of Firewater operate several other beloved spots, including Brenda’s Pizzeria, Ace’s Run and Trader’s Coffee House.
Looking for a romantic night out? The Deer Park Inn (deerparkinn. com) is located in a gorgeous Victorian mansion and offers French- influenced cuisine, while Pine Lodge Steakhouse (pinelodgesteakhouse. com) won a Diner’s Choice Award for its fine cuts of beef and plentiful seafood options.
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