Page 15 - Garrett County 2023/2024 Visitors Guide

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.
Town of Grantsville: Picture yourself casting
a line in the river at Casselman River Bridge State Park, 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.
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. Segway tours, aerial adventure courses and the Mountain Coaster are just a few of the warm- weather options.
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, savor 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.
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES
Winter Activities: Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at area parks are great ways to spend a cold day. Or how about bundling up for a horse-drawn sleigh ride?
Golf: Imagine yourself on the green at one of our four county golf courses.
Town of Accident: Get lost in Cove Run Corn Maze and marvel at the fall foliage from Accident Scenic Overlook or around the Historic Drane House, the oldest known structure in the county. Then, sample the merchandise at FireFly Farms Market.
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