Things to do at Deep Creek Lake
•Attractions for Small Children
•Indoor Recreational Activities
•Outdoor Recreational Activities
Additional Information on Deep Creek Lake
•Summer Welcome Party - Each Monday during the summer season, Railey Mtn Lake Vacations hosts a Welcome Party for all area visitors. Area vendors are on site to help you plan activities and provide information on all Deep Creek has to offer. With face painting for the kids, prize drawings, snacks and more, this is a fun way to get acquainted with the area. Just ask your reservation specialist for more details.
•Deep Creek Guide - Your complete guide to area activities and businesses.
•Deep Creek Lake Chamber of Commerce - Call the Promotion Council of Garrett County -
(301 387-6171)
•Mountain Lake Quarterly - Click here for a downloadable PDF of the MLQ, a Free categorized recreation guide for Deep Creek Lake and the surrounding areas. Trail maps, Marketplace, Food & Drink, History, and much more.
Radio Stations
•104.5 WKHJ - offers CNN and local news; Skywatch Weather and community news
Things to do at Deep Creek Lake
For website links, please see the "Business Directory"
Attractions for Small Children [back to top]
Animaland at The Tourist Trap - Make your own stuffed animal (Garrett Hwy, Oakland, MD - 301-387-7900)
All Earth Eco Tours - Nature programs for all ages featuring crafts, storytelling, scavenger hunts, and more - (1-800-446-7554)
Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park - Features on site naturalists leading daily educational programs, hands on natural resource exhibits, nature store, etc. (301-387-7067)
Elkridge Nature Works - Natural history and local lore interpreted as you hike, bike, X-country ski or snowshoe - (Grantsville, MD - 301-895-3686)
School House Earth Petting Zoo and Craft Shop: Petting zoo featuring Vietnamese pot bellied pig, miniature goats and horses, Scottish Highland Cattle and farm animals; open July and August; handicapped accessible - (Route 42 North of Deep Creek Lake, McHenry - 301 746-8603)
Valley View Country Store and Farm: Amish country store and farm; featuring unique animals and birds as ostrich, emu, rhea, llama, and miniature donkey. Handicap Accessible - (Route 219 South, Oakland - 301 334-4381)
Cultural Attractions [back to top]
Garrett Lakes Art Festival: High quality arts performances April - October. (687 Mosser Rd. McHenry - 301-387-3082)
Arts Alive: Professional ballet symphony performances, renowned artists - (Frostburg State University, Frostburg - 301 687-4141)
Our Town Theater - (121 East Center Street, Oakland - 301-334-5640)
Spruce Forest Artisan Village - Visit craft galleries and meet the craft artists at work. (177 Casselman Rd, Grantsville - 301-895-3332)
The Golf Club at Wisp
296 Marsh Hill Road
McHenry, Maryland 21541
301-387-4911
Offerings:
•Golf Lessons
•Special evening clinics for men, women, and juniors
•Custom club fitting
•Club repair service
Oakland Golf CLub - (433 North Bradley Lane, Oakland - 301-334-3883)
Historical Locations a> [back to top]
The town of Accident dates back to 1800 and is located on Route 219 about 5 miles North of Deep Creek Lake. The Drane House is the oldest known structure. Kaese's Mill was constructed in 1868 and is located by the Bear Creek-Fish Hatchery Road.
B&O Railroad Station in Oakland brought prominent citizens to the resort areas of Garrett County in the 1880's. Built in 1884 it is one of the oldest stations in the country.
Casselman River Bridge was built in 1813. It was the largest single-span stone arch bridge (80 feet) in the 19th Century connecting the nation's first Federal Highway. Picnic area with fireplaces are available. The bridge is located on Route 40 east of Grantsville.
Friend Family Associations National Heritage Museum & Library contains 700 general genealogical books and files of local families. It depicts history of Friendsville dating back to 1760. It is located on Maple Street in Friendsville.
Mountain Lake Park was a popular resort from 1882 - 1942. In 1912, as many as twenty-eight hotels and boarding houses accommodated thousands of visitors who came to vacation in the cool mountains of Garrett County. President Taft, William Bryan, and Billy Sunday were a few of the renowned visitors. A five thousand seat amphitheater provided musical and dramatic performances.
"Our Fathers House" was one of the last log churches in use today. It is located on Route 135 on Backbone Mountain near Altamont.
Penn Alps was originally called "Little Crossings Inn." It was the original stagecoach stop of the National Road, The "Little Crossings Inn" was built in 1818 and presently houses a restaurant and a large craft market with local artisans.
Pennington Cottage at Deer Park was built in 1892. It is a large three story summer cottage with fourteen rooms. The Pennington Cottage is presently the Deer Park Inn, a restaurant and bed & breakfast. The Deer Park Inn is located at 65 Hotel Road in Deer Park.
Cranesville is a sub-arctic swamp. This swamp is a natural phenomenon of Mother Nature. The natural growth including rare flora found in the swamp is indigenous to the arctic regions. Cranesville is at Muddy Creek Road in Oakland. 301 334-1948.
Indoor Recreational Activities [back to top]
Bowling:
•The Bowler - (LaVale - 301 729-0900)
•Par Matt Lanes - family environment offering Bowling lanes, pool tables, and video machines - (1244 East Oak Street, Oakland - 301 334-3040)
•Sherwood Bowling Lanes - (Frostburg - 301 689-5033)
•White Oak Lanes - (Cumberland 301 724-6262)
Funland: Family Fun Center, 18 Hole Mini-Golf, Go-Karts, Bumper Cars, Climbing Wall, Water Wars, Arcade, Carousel, Pizza & Ice Cream (301-387-6168)
Library:
•Main Library - (6 North 2d Street, Oakland - 301 334-3996)
•Accident Library - (301 746-8792)
•Grantsville Library - (301 895-5298)
Movie Theater: Garrett 8 Cinemas - (Across from Arrowhead on Route 219 - 301 387-2500)
Roller Skating:
•Star-Lite Roller Rink - (LaVale - 301 724-5500)
Spa Services/Massage Therapy:
•Bear Elegance Escape - 301-387-0600
•All Earth Eco Tours Yoga and Massage Therapy: Reservations required (800-446-7554)
•Deep Creek Salon & Massage located at the Market Square - 301-387-5380
•Sewickley Spa at Wisp: Wide variety of spa services (290 Marsh Hill Road, McHenry - 301-387-7000)
Outdoor Recreational Activities [back to top]
Boat Rentals:
•Bill's Marine Service - (Garrett Hwy, Oakland, MD - 301-387-5536)
•Crystal Waters - (Garrett Hwy, Oakland, MD - 301-387-5515)
•Deep Creek Lake Boat Rentals - (Deep Creek Drive, McHenry, MD - 301-387-9130)
•Deep Creek Marina - (Deep Creek Drive, McHenry, MD - 301-387-6977)
•Silver Tree Marina - (Glendale Road, Oakland, MD - 301-387-5855)
Cross Country Skiing:
•Backbone Mountain Cross Country Ski Farm - 301-334-5633
•Deep Creek Outfitters - Rental equipment available - (Deep Creek Drive, McHenry, MD 301-387-2200)
•Herrington Manor State Park - 10 miles of trails, beginner to intermediate trails. Rental equipment and snacks available. - (Oakland, MD - 301-334-9180)
•New Germany State Park - Beginner to intermediate trails. Rental equipment available. - (Grantsville, MD - 301-895-5453)
Family Entertainment Center:
•Funland Family Fun Center - Bumper cars, carousel, go karts, climbing wall, miniature golf and large video and game arcade - (Route 219, McHenry - 301 387-6168)
Guided Tours:
•Appalachian Mountain Tours - Mountain Bike Tours - (301-387-4199 or 301-616-5550)
•All Earth Eco Tours - Variety of tours for all seasons including: snowshoeing, cross country skiing, nature walks, kayaking, backpacking, and farm tours - (800-446-7554)
•Elkridge Nature Works - Guided tours for all seasons including: cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and mountain biking (301-895-3686)
•High Mountain Sports - Kayak and mountain bike tours (301-387-4199)
•Mountain Streams & Trails - Mountain bike tours (800-RAFTNOW)
•Western MD ATV Tours - (800-967-7738)
Jet Ski Rentals:
•Aquatic Center - (Deep Creek Drive, McHenry, MD - 301-387-8233)
Miniature Golf:
•Funland Family Fun Center - (Route 219, McHenry - 301 387-6168)
Sailboat Races: Memorial Day - Labor Day; every Saturday, Sunday, and holidays on the southern end of the lake; competition (open to the public) begins at 12 noon on Saturday and 1 PM on Sunday; races are one-design featuring Flying Scots and Lasers.
Outdoor Adventures at Wisp: 301-387-4911
•Mountain bike trails and park
•Scenic chairlift rides
•Skateboard park
•Paintball
•Frisbee Golf
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•Kayak Rentals & Delivery
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•New roller coaster opening September 2007!
Pleasant Valley Dream Rides: Horse drawn carriage, winter sleigh rides, dairy farm tours. Reservations required. (1689 Pleasant Valley Road, Oakland - 301-334-9612)
Parks: Broadford Recreation Area - relaxing park featuring a 138 acres Lake with 700 feet of beach; bath house; concession building; boat ramp for row boats; picnic grounds; nominal admission fee (Off Pittsburgh Avenue in the Mountain Lake Park, just outside of Oakland)
Water Skiing: High Mountain Sport's Water Ski School - from novice to advanced; welcomes children and adults; by reservation only - (1/2 mile South of Route 219, McHenry - 301 387-4199)
White Water Rafting and Family Float Trips: Experience the thrill and adventure of running the river. Something for everyone from float trips to challenging runs.
•Laurel Highlands River Tours - (800 472-3846)
•Precision Rafting - (800 477-3723)
•White Water Adventures - (800 WWA-RAFT)
•Mountain Streams and Trails - (800 RAFT-NOW)
Side Trips Within 60 Minutes [back to top]
Black Water Falls State Park: Approximately thirty-five mile trip with interesting stops along the way - (Davis, West Virginia)
Cumberland Theater: The only regional professional theater in Western Maryland - (301 759-4990)
Falling Water: Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece home; reservations needed - (Ohiopyle Road, PA - 724 329-8501)
Fallinger's Hotel Gunter: First opened in 1897; once housed a speakeasy during Prohibition; the hotel features a massive stairway, jail and gamecock fighting area; tours by appointment - (11 West Main Street, Frostburg - 301 689-6511)
Graystone Galleria: 15,000 square feet with 64 selected quality antique dealers; visit adjacent specialty shops - (203 East Pitt Street, Bedford PA - 814 627-1768)
Kentuck Knob: Another unique home built by Frank Lloyd Wright; reservations needed - (Ohiopyle Road, PA - 724 329-8501)
Scenic Western Maryland Railroad: Mountain Thunder Route; a 32 mile (3 hour) round trip ride between Frostburg and Cumberland aboard a 1916 Baldwin Steam Locomotive - (800 TRAIN-50)
Seneca Center: Collection of unique stores: The Soap Opera, Classique Leather, The Finery, Bend & Biddle, J. Christopher's, The Accessor, The Furniture Stop, My Country Home - (Morgantown, West Virginia)
Somerset Historical Center: Farmstead circa 1800 featuring genealogical library, covered bridge, loghouse, maple sugar camp and much much more - (Somerset, PA - 814-445-6077)
Summerfield Aviation: Scenic rides available over beautiful Garrett County - (Cumberland Regional Airport - 301 738-2252)
Thrasher Carriage Museum: sleighs, carriages, stagecoaches and horses; Frostburg Depot - (Frostburg - 301 689-1221)
Transportation & Industry Museum: Displays on railroad, canals and other industries that contributed to the region's recognition as a major transportation center in the 1800's; 1913 station; also gallery gift shop; free self guided walking tour of the historic district of Washington Street - (Western Maryland Station Center, 13 Canal Street, Cumberland - 301 777-3553)
Visit Grantsville - Gateway to Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake
Waffle Rock at Jennings Randolph Lake: Unique geological design created over 300 million years ago; also West Virginia overlook and observation tower - (Accessible from WV Route 46)
Washington's Headquarters: Served as George Washington's headquarters during the French and Indian Wars; built 1755; tours by appointment - (Riverside Park, Greene Street, Cumberland - 301 777-5905)
Ski Trails at Wisp [back to top]
•Elevation: Vertical drop of 700 ft., 2415 ft. at base, 3,115 ft. at summit.
•Snowfall: Garrett County averages 100" annually.
•Slope difficulty: 41% beginner, 28% intermediate, 31% advanced.
•Trail system: 32 slopes and trails totaling 10.5 miles on 132 acres of skiable terrain. The Pro Terrain Park, Rail Park and High Mountain Sports Super Pipe and Bear Claw Snow Tubing Park.
•Lift System: Two quad chairlifts, five triple chairlifts, three ski carpets, four surface tows.
•Snowmaking: Wisp has one of the world's largest most energy-efficient snowmaking systems with computerized weather and pumping stations that are world-renowned for their efficiency! 90% of all skiable terrain is equipped for snowmaking.
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•Tubing - Nine lanes of snow tubing serviced by two lifts.
Cross Country Ski Lessons, Ski Rentals, and Trails, Snowshoeing Tours
•All Earth Eco Tours http://www.allearthecotours.com/xc_skiing.htm
•Backbone Mountain Ski Farm http://www.backbonefarm.com
•Canaan Valley http://www.canaanresort.com
•Timberline Resort http://www.timberlineresort.com
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