Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oakland, MD

  • 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.
  • 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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38.0 Miles
100% 9 votes
Libraries 31 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 MoreLess Info
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.
38.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Museum 104 Washington St., Cumberland, MD MoreLess Info
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.
38.1 Miles
93% 105 votes
Visitor Centers 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD MoreLess Info
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.
38.1 Miles
100% 9 votes
Historic Sites 65 West Main Street, 2nd Floor, Uniontown, PA 15041 MoreLess Info
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.
38.2 Miles
87% 30 votes
History Museums 3 Pershing Street, Cumberland, MD 51502 MoreLess Info
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.
38.2 Miles
91% 32 votes
National & State Parks 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 MoreLess Info
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.
38.2 Miles
73% 381 votes
Scenic Railroads Cumberland, MD MoreLess Info
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.
38.2 Miles
87% 45 votes
Lookouts I-68, Cumberland, MD MoreLess Info
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.
38.2 Miles
100% 8 votes
Bike Paths 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 MoreLess Info
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.
38.5 Miles
81% 21 votes
Hiking Trails Hwy 219 N, Elkins, WV MoreLess Info
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.
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