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ALLEGANY COUNTY

The Mountain Side of Maryland

70,000 acres of majestic nature, internationally recognized bike trails, three centuries of American history, a diverse food, brewery, and winery scene, and an endless amount of outdoor adventure. The trails starts here!

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Summer Events & Festivals

Cool off and plan your getaway to Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, where a full calendar of multi-day festivals and special events awaits you this season.

Mountain Biker

Outdoors

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Arts & Culture

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Accommodations

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History & Heritage

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Eat & Drink

Milky way over the Dans Mountain scenic overlook.

Scenic Beauty

Upcoming Events

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Center City Jazz Festival Aug 05
Aug 05

Center City Jazz Festival

  • August 5, 2026 - August 8, 2026

The festival features world class regional and national acts spread out over 4 days. Most of the events are free! Come hear fantastic jazz…

A steam train travels through a mountain valley surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage.

Heritage Days Weekend

One weekend. Three major events. Heritage Days Weekend is Cumberland’s signature history and heritage festival, bringing the past to life across Maryland’s Mountain Side.

The Allegany County

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The Allegany County

Trails

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    Outdoors

    Adventure in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, offers miles of trail systems for your exploring.

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    The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad steam engine billows smoke from the engines and pulls along a passenger car near a mountain wall.

    History

    Mountain Maryland is home to three centuries of American history.

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    Food

    Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, offers the very best hyperlocal food and drink trails.