Cumberland's pedestrian mall along Baltimore Street is worth a stroll. Most shops are open every day. Monkey Business, 62 Baltimore St. (tel. 301/724-2050), features upscale women's fashions. Blue Star Design, 55 Baltimore St. (tel. 240/478-5989), stocks Margaret Romero's eye-popping benches and boxes. It's one of several local galleries. Nearby is the Saville Gallery, 9 N. Centre St. (tel. 301/777-2787; www.alleganyartscouncil.org), operated by the Allegany Arts Council and featuring the work of Western Marylanders. Just off the pedestrian mall is the Book Center, 15 N. Centre St. (tel. 301/722-2284), where you'll find a large selection of books on Maryland, local history, railroading, and canals.
Canal Place, adjacent to the Western Maryland Railway Station (tel. 800/989-9394; www.canalplace.org), is home to Arts at Canal Place (tel. 301/777-8199), Cumberland Trail Connection Bicycle Shop (tel. 301/777-8724), Timeless Treats (tel. 301/724-7773), and Tree House Toys (tel. 301/759-4869). For a bite to eat, options include the Crabby Pig (tel. 301/724-7472), Queen City Creamery (tel. 301/777-2552), and Wild Mountain Cafe (tel. 301/759-9453).
