Allegany Arts Council & Schwab Gallery are just two of Cumberland’s many cultural anchors in the downtown Arts & Entertainment district. 

Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail (Mile 0): The world-renowned non-motorized trail stretching 150 miles between Cumberland and Pittsburgh, meeting the C&O Towpath directly at Canal Place.

Baltimore Street Promenade & Downtown Historic District: The pedestrian-friendly downtown shopping corridor features independent boutiques, coffee shops, bookshops, and antique outposts.

DelFest: The premier multi-day American roots and bluegrass music festival founded by Del McCoury, held annually each Memorial Day weekend at the Allegany County Fairgrounds.

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (WMSR): Vintage heritage passenger rail offering steam- and diesel-powered excursions across Helmstetter’s Curve into the Allegheny Mountains up to Frostburg, home to legendary steam locomotive No. 1309.

George Washington’s Headquarters: The log cabin used by young George Washington during the French and Indian War (1755–1758) and later as President during the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794.