Page 32 - Garrett County - 2024 Activities Guide

SHOPPING, DINING & ART EXPERIENCES //
The Cornucopia Café
lakefront view. Or you could
sample kettle corn or fudge at Copper Kettle Popcorn Factory (copperkettlepopcornfactory.com).
If you’re feeling creative,
head to Deep Creek Donuts (deepcreekdonuts.com) for
fresh, made-to-order cake rounds. You can select the toppings and watch as your donuts are made. Go Go Gelato (instagram.com/ gogogelato560) sells 18 flavors
of gelato and Italian ice both at
its retail location in Oakland and from a truck — maybe at your next event.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
One of the area’s preeminent cultural attractions is Spruce Forest Artisan Village (spruceforest.org), a cluster of
log cabins that serve as galleries, shops and workspaces. The annual Christmas in the Village is among the area’s most popular events. Spruce Forest sits at the heart of Grantsville’s Arts & Entertainment District (grantsvilleaedistrict. com). Also nearby is Penn
Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop
(pennalps.com), whose store features the work of hundreds of local artisans.
The county’s other state-designated A&E District is in Oakland (oaklandaedistrict.com). For one- of-a-kind, handmade keepsakes, the Garrett County Arts Council’s Gallery Shop (garrettarts.org/the- gallery-shop) is a great first stop
Spruce Forest Artisan Village
satisfying sandwiches, served
to the tune of regular live music performances. The Cornucopia Café (thecornucopiacafe.com) in Grantsville features filling bowls and entrees such as Shrimp & Grits and Honey Sriracha Fried Chicken.
When you’re in need or a coffee break or an afternoon treat,
The Casselman Bakery and Café (casselmanbakery.com) is worth a visit for its freshly baked bread and pastry options. We also recommend the donuts, cakes and pies at Heidi’s
Bakery & Café (facebook.com/ heidisbakeryandcafe)! The Root Café (business.visitdeepcreek. com/list/member/the-root- cafe-31245) in Friendsville serves up omelets, wraps, parfaits and other breakfast and brunch favorites.
For a successful outing with kids, choose the Black Bear Tavern and Restaurant (blackbeartavern. com), which offers a “Bear Cub Grub” kids’ menu. At night, Black Bear transforms into a bar and club where you can dance the night away to the tune of live music. Live entertainment is also a draw at lakefront tiki bar Honi-Honi (honi- honi.com) and at MoonShadow (moonshadow145.com) in McHenry. Bonus: MoonShadow serves up natural, locally sourced food that's free of preservatives and additives, so you can feel good about indulging.
Ready for dessert? Lakeside Creamery (lakesidecreamery. com) serves up delicious scoops and homemade waffle cones, paired with a gorgeous
30 Garrett County & Deep Creek Lake Activities Guide
PHOTO BY SARAH DUCK
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CORNUCOPIA CAFÉ