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Brenneman's Grove is located just outside the town of Bitinger, and is one of the most beautiful
groves in the area. Maple syrup products are available for sale at local stores. Early spring is
also the time for sugaring or the making of maple syrup. Historic Town of Cumberland is located about 45 minutes from Memory Cove and offers many attractions including:
Frank Lloyd Wright Houses
Frostburg is located about 30 minutes from Memory Cove. Frostburg was one of the main historic towns that helped create the great eastern expansion toward the west. The town provides the following attractions:
Friend Family Associations National Heritage Museum & Library contains 700 general genealogical books and
files of local families. It depicts history of Friendsville dating back to 1760. It is located on Maple
Street in Friendsville. Grantsville In 1785 Daniel Grant of Baltimore acquired an 1100 acre tract of land called "Cornucopia." Today, that area has become known as the town of Grantsville and is located about 25 minutes from Memory Cove. It is named in honor of Daniel Grant and is known for the several attractions including the:
Graystone Galleria 15,000 square feet with 64 selected quality antique dealers; visit
adjacent specialty shops - 203 East Pitt Street, Bedford PA - (814) 627-1768 Lostland Run and Potomac-Garrett State Forests The various state parks host an Easter Egg
Hunt and spring wild flower/bird walks in April and May. At this time, the forests begin to come alive again
and these guided tours feature the awakening beauty of the area. Historic Town of Oakland Located about 15 minutes from Memory Cove, the town of Oakland, Mountain Lake Park and Loch Lynn Heights were founded as magnificent resort towns of ornate hotels and a thriving cultural atmosphere in the 1800's. Called "The American Switzerland", the area was popular until the advent of automobile travel. Oakland features:
"Our Fathers House" was one of the last log churches in use today. It is located on Route 135 on Backbone
Mountain near Altamont. Seneca Center Collection of unique stores: The Soap Opera, Classique Leather, The Finery, Bend & Biddle, J. Christopher's,
The Accessor, The Furniture Stop, My Country Home - Morgantown, West Virginia Somerset Historical Center Farmstead circa 1800 featuring geneological library, covered bridge, loghouse, maple sugar camp and much much
more - Somerset, PA - (814) 445-6077 Town of Accident dates back to 1800 and is located on Route 219 about 5 miles North of Deep
Creek Lake. The Drane House is the oldest known structure. Kaese's Mill was constructed in 1868 and is located
by the Bear Creek-Fish Hatchery Road. Waffle Rock at Jennings Randolph Lake Unique geological design created over 300 million years ago; also West Virginia overlook and
observation tower - Accessible from WV Route 46 These are but a few of the interesting places to visit around the Deep Creek area.
You can also visit the following sites to learn more about the Deep Creek Lake area including weather, entertainment, events and real estate:
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Attractions
Casselman River Bridge was built in 1813. It was the largest single-span stone
arch bridge (80 feet) in the 19th Century connecting the nation's first Federal Highway. Picnic area with
fireplaces is available. The bridge is located on Route 40 east of Grantsville.
Swallow Falls State Park This mountain park is located nine miles north of Oakland, Maryland
contains some of Maryland's most breathtaking scenery. The Youghiogheny River flows along the park's borders,
passing through shaded rocky gorges and creating rippling rapids. Muddy Creek Falls is a crashing 53-foot
waterfall - a spectacular sight. Tall hemlocks dominate the silent woods. The meandering trails through Swallow
Falls guide hikers to some of the most breath-taking scenery in Western Maryland.