Page 15 - Garrett County 2022/2023 Visitors Guide

Town of Grantsville: Picture yourself casting a line off Casselman River Bridge, savoring a home-cooked meal at Penn Alps Restaurant
& Craft Shop, or strolling among the cabins at Spruce Forest Artisan Village.
Town of Friendsville: Experience the white waters of the Youghiogheny River or stroll the river’s banks along the Kendall Trail.
Swallow Falls State Park: Enjoy the view of Muddy Creek Falls in the summer, and in winter, when the falls freeze over in a magical winter- wonderland display.
Horseback Riding: Riding stables offer tours of breathtaking scenery across the county. Get a
preview of blazing your own trail across Garrett County’s beautiful landscape.
Fishing: It’s all here: a fresh fall catch at Herrington Manor State Park, ice fishing at Deep Creek Lake, and fly-fishing at the historic Casselman River Bridge.
Deep Creek Lake: Take a look at some of the fascinating nature displays at the Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center, take in a slice
of beach life or explore the view of fall colors from the water. Maryland’s largest freshwater lake allows powerboats, kayaks, jet skis, canoes, fishing, swimming, waterskiing and more.
You can access this virtual reality experience on visitdeepcreek.com.
The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area also provides 360-degree virtual tours of a dozen historic sites on its website (garrettheritage.com) and with the Garrett: Gateway to the West app.
Winter Activities: Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at area parks are a great way to spend a cold day. Or, bundle up for a horse- drawn sleigh ride.
Vacation Rental Homes: Rental homes are the most common accommodation in the area. They can be rented directly from owners or through vacation rental companies. Get a peek inside several luxurious properties, including ski-in/ski-out and lakeview options.
Wisp Resort: Get a preview of fun at Wisp all year, including downhill skiing and snowboarding, snow tubing, and summer adventures at Wisp Mountain Park. Segway tours and aerial adventure courses are just a few of the warm-weather options.
Golf: Imagine yourself on the green at Wisp Resort’s Lodestone Golf Course.
Town of Accident: Get lost in the Cove Run Corn Maze and appreciate the fall foliage from Accident Scenic Overlook or around the Historic Drane House, the oldest known structure in
the county. Then, sample the cheese at FireFly Farms Creamery & Market.
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