Things To Do in Garrett County
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Garrett County Attractions
Working Farms
If you want your kids to see a real farm, stop by the Deep Creek visitor center for the brochure called Visit Our Working Farms, Share Our Heritage, which lists farms that welcome visitors.
At Cove-Run Farms, 596 Griffith Rd., Accident (tel. 301/746-6111), there's a corn maze built into 10 acres -- Maryland's largest such autumn attraction. The corn is tall and the paths are tricky, but it's fun to hear the kids squeal as they make their way through. It's open mid-August through October, Friday from noon to 10pm, Saturday from noon to 9pm, and Sunday from 2 to 6pm.
- Religious Site
Church of the Presidents
Presidents Grant, Harrison, and Cleveland attended services here, as did Chester Arthur (before he took office). Built in 1868 as a Presbyterian church, it's made of the same sandstone used for B&O railroad bridges. - Winery/Brewery/Distillery
Deep Creek Cellars
Paul Roberts and Nadine Grabania built this little winery in their home in the northwest corner of Maryland. It produces 14,000 bottles of some of Maryland's best wine every year, and the owners take great pride in their work. (You can find their wines throughout Maryland and… - Train Station
Oakland Train Station
The restored Queen Anne-style station is striking, with its bell-shaped turret and stained glass. Built in 1884 for the growing resort clientele, it now houses a visitor center and a handicrafts shop. Simon Pearce
Cross the catwalk over the furnaces and workbenches of glass artisans as they create the crystal-clear pieces for which Simon Pearce is famous. Most artisans work until 3pm, but there's usually at least one team working until 5pm and on weekends. The showroom is filled with the…
Garrett County Shopping
Around the lake you'll find a few shops for clothing and souvenirs. New on the scene is Deep Creek Sweets, 1550 Deep Creek Dr., at the Fort in McHenry (tel. 301/387-7979), stocked with locally made chocolates and fudge.
A few places in outlying areas of Deep Creek Lake are worth a stop. Schoolhouse Earth, 1224 Friendsville Rd., north of the lake off Route 42 (tel. 301/746-8603; www.schoolhouseearth.com), specializes in country accessories, gourmet food, jewelry, and home and garden decor. It's open daily from 10am to 6pm.
In Oakland, the Book Mark'et & Antique Mezzanine, 111 S. Second St. (tel. 301/334-8778), has children's books, fiction, history, and biography, as well as antiques and collectibles. It is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 5:30 or 6pm, Sunday from 11am to 4pm.
Located 8 miles south of Oakland on U.S. Route 219, just past the intersection of U.S. Route 50, is the 1,200-square-foot Red House School Antiques (tel. 301/334-2800). It carries antiques and crafts. It's open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm, Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
