- The list below includes 21 free or cheap things to do in or near Oakland, Maryland, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, History Museums, National & State Parks and Bowling.
- From Swallow Falls State Park to Deep Creek Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oakland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Davis, Grantsville and Cumberland.
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31 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD 21502
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The Allegany County Library System has a trove of books, movies, music, ebooks, audiobooks and periodicals and all are easily searchable. They also have special features like computer classes for adults, book clubs and special art events.
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104 Washington St., Cumberland, MD
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Housed in a Colonial style mansion, C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts has been beautifully restored and made open to the public. Along with a large art collection, the museum includes an art library, botanical garden and meeting rooms.
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13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD
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Explore canal living with fun exhibits at the C&O Canal National Historical Park and Visitors Museum in Cumberland. There is also a C&O boat and replica of the Paw Paw Tunnel on display.
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65 West Main Street, 2nd Floor, Uniontown, PA 15041
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Pennsylvania's Historic National Road Headquarters is the site of the 90-mile National Road that served as the birthplace of the French & Indian War. The venue hosts special events including the Frontier Dinner.
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The Allegany Museum is a two-floor building that showcases items and images from the time before the Indians to the modern era. They have some rare artifacts, displays, and collections.
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At the bottom of the railway depot is the Cumberland Visitor Center. The first floor is the visitor center and C&O Canal National Park museum, and on the second floor is the lobby for the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.
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Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is a heritage railroad which operates between Cumberland and Frostburg offering scenic train rides to passengers with the help of their steam and diesel locomotives.
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Located off of the I-86, Sidling Hill Overlook & Rest Area offers visitors a scenic walking bridge that crosses over the highway. From the bridge, visitors have panoramic views of the surrounding hills and rock structure.
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With flashlights, visitors can explore the brick tunnels of C&O Canal Towpath. Other structures that can be seen in the canal include lift locks, lock houses, feeder dams, waste weirs, and culverts.
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Winding through Elkins natural beauty is the Allegheny Highlands Trail. The trails, popular for walking, jogging and cycling, offers picturesque views that change with each season and runs over twenty-six miles.