At the same time, a budding railway system began to take shape here in the very nascent days of canal and railroad transportation. The story of this area’s role in the history of the railroad is legendary. While the early railroad mainly transported coal and occasional passengers, another major passageway transported people in a different way: below ground, the original Fort Cumberland tunnels provided refuge and escape for slaves on their journey towards freedom just across the Mason Dixon line a few miles away.
These stories, and others, await you in the numerous attractions here in the PASSAGES OF THE WESTERN POTOMAC HERITAGE AREA.
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The area’s two largest cities, Cumberland and Frostburg, have many interesting and exciting things to do…
The area’s two largest cities, Cumberland and Frostburg, have many interesting and exciting things to do…
Maryland’s most-visited National Park, the C&O Canal National Historical Park, features a Visitor’s Museum at Canal Place with a life-size replica of a canal boat and extensive interpretive exhibits on the canal’s construction, locks, aqueducts, mules, and crews. The park is home to the connection between the two internationally-recognized bike trails; the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage, part of a system of bike trails that stretch 333 miles from Washington, DC, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Maryland’s most-visited National Park, the C&O Canal National Historical Park, features a Visitor’s Museum at Canal Place with a life-size replica of a canal boat and extensive interpretive exhibits on the canal’s construction, locks, aqueducts, mules, and crews. The park is home to the connection between the two internationally-recognized bike trails; the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage, part of a system of bike trails that stretch 333 miles from Washington, DC, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
one of the few passenger rail lines still in operation since the 1860s. Roll past stunning mountain vistas, waterways, and picturesque farms on the daily 16-mile round trip between Cumberland and Frostburg. Or, stop by Riverside Park where you’ll find the National Road Monument commemorating Mile Marker “0” of the nation’s first federally-funded highway, the National Road, and the 1755 cabin that served as George Washington’s headquarters during his time spent here as commander during the French and Indian War and later as president of the United States during the Whiskey Rebellion. Be sure to stop by Allegany Museum to learn more about the National Road in the newly-constructed “Crossroads of America” exhibit, highlighting the region’s transportation story with state-of-the-art exhibits, vehicles that travelled the National Road, and videos.
…one of the few passenger rail lines still in operation since the 1860s. Roll past stunning mountain vistas, waterways, and picturesque farms on the daily 16-mile round trip between Cumberland and Frostburg. Or, stop by Riverside Park where you’ll find the National Road Monument commemorating Mile Marker “0†of the nation’s first federally-funded highway, the National Road, and the 1755 cabin that served as George Washington’s headquarters during his time spent here as commander during the French and Indian War and later as president of the United States during the Whiskey Rebellion. Be sure to stop by Allegany Museum to learn more about the National Road in the newly-constructed “Crossroads of America†exhibit, highlighting the region’s transportation story with state-of-the-art exhibits, vehicles that travelled the National Road, and videos.
when you explore Downtown Frostburg and Historic Cumberland’s City Center. Explore unique shops, specialty boutiques, and restaurants reflecting architectural styles ranging from Italianate and Romanesque to Georgian Revival and Art Deco. Both Frostburg and Cumberland’s Arts and Entertainment districts are lively destinations with live music venues, performing arts spaces, museums, galleries, and historic theatres.
…when you explore Downtown Frostburg and Historic Cumberland’s City Center. Explore unique shops, specialty boutiques, and restaurants reflecting architectural styles ranging from Italianate and Romanesque to Georgian Revival and Art Deco. Both Frostburg and Cumberland’s Arts and Entertainment districts are lively destinations with live music venues, performing arts spaces, museums, galleries, and historic theatres.
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ParkMobile at Canal Place
Now in use at Canal Place, ParkMobile gives you the ability to park, pay, and extend your parking session, quickly and easily right from your phone. The app, once installed, can be used in over 4,000 locations across all major cities in North America. Canal Place Train Station lot is ZONE 23889. The lot across the street is ZONE 23888. Download the ParkMobile App in the Apple or Google Play store or text PARK 77223
Set up your account. Enter your zone number. Select the amount of time you wish to park and start your session. You will receive alerts before your time expires and will have the opportunity to extend your time.
The area’s two largest cities, Cumberland and Frostburg, have many interesting and exciting things to do…
Maryland’s most-visited National Park, the C&O Canal National Historical Park, features a Visitor’s Museum at Canal Place with a life-size replica of a canal boat and extensive interpretive exhibits on the canal’s construction, locks, aqueducts, mules, and crews. The park is home to the connection between the two internationally-recognized bike trails; the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage, part of a system of bike trails that stretch 333 miles from Washington, DC, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
…one of the few passenger rail lines still in operation since the 1860s. Roll past stunning mountain vistas, waterways, and picturesque farms on the daily 16-mile round trip between Cumberland and Frostburg. Or, stop by Riverside Park where you’ll find the National Road Monument commemorating Mile Marker “0†of the nation’s first federally-funded highway, the National Road, and the 1755 cabin that served as George Washington’s headquarters during his time spent here as commander during the French and Indian War and later as president of the United States during the Whiskey Rebellion. Be sure to stop by Allegany Museum to learn more about the National Road in the newly-constructed “Crossroads of America†exhibit, highlighting the region’s transportation story with state-of-the-art exhibits, vehicles that travelled the National Road, and videos.
…when you explore Downtown Frostburg and Historic Cumberland’s City Center. Explore unique shops, specialty boutiques, and restaurants reflecting architectural styles ranging from Italianate and Romanesque to Georgian Revival and Art Deco. Both Frostburg and Cumberland’s Arts and Entertainment districts are lively destinations with live music venues, performing arts spaces, museums, galleries, and historic theatres.