Things to Do with Kids in Oakland, MD

  • TripBuzz found 25 things to do with kids in or near Oakland, Maryland, including 12 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Davis, Grantsville, Cumberland and Medley.
  • From Deep Creek Lake to Circle R Ranch, the Oakland area offers 48 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, National & State Parks, Bowling and Theaters.
  • The town of Oakland, located in Garrett County, Maryland is home to less than 2,000 residents in an area of just under three square miles. The town is settled near a variety of waterscape, including the Potomac River meeting with the Chesapeake Bay. Oakland carries a rich cultural community, complete with historical sites and festivals of celebration throughout the year.
  • TripBuzz found 25 things to do with kids in or near Oakland, Maryland, including 12 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Davis, Grantsville, Cumberland and Medley.
  • From Deep Creek Lake to Circle R Ranch, the Oakland area offers 48 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, National & State Parks, Bowling and Theaters.
  • The town of Oakland, located in Garrett County, Maryland is home to less than 2,000 residents in an area of just under three square miles. The town is settled near a variety of waterscape, including the Potomac River meeting with the Chesapeake Bay. Oakland carries a rich cultural community, complete with historical sites and festivals of celebration throughout the year.
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8.5 Miles
91% 218 votes
Lake Oakland, MD MoreLess Info
Deep Creek Lake is a largest mad-made body of water in the state and is home to a variety of freshwater fish as well as marine birds.
6.0 Miles
81% 27 votes
Horseback Riding 4151 Sand Flat Road, Oakland, MD 21550 MoreLess Info
Circle R Ranch's owners will match you up with their horses based on your riding experience. They also offer horseback trail rides, horse drawn sleigh rides, barn tours, and more.
6.9 Miles
96% 462 votes
National & State Parks Oakland, MD MoreLess Info
Swallow Falls State Park is home to the Muddy Creek Falls which are the highest free falling waterfalls in the state as well as a number of centuries old Hemlock trees.
3.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Camping Site 1976 Herrington Manor Road, Oakland, MD 21550 MoreLess Info
Specializing in providing guests with memorable 'glamping', or glamorous camping, experiences, Wild Yough Glamping Huts is a business offering 350 acres of private campgrounds. Visitors stay in high quality cabins and enjoy a luxury camping experience.
1.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 21 Lewis B Naylor Drive, Oakland, MD 21550 MoreLess Info
The Alley is a bowling center offering several up to date bowling lanes. Along with bowling, visitors to The Alley can play games in the game room (Ping-Pong, pool, air hockey, shuffle board,) and can eat at the in-house restaurant.
0.1 Miles
100% 24 votes
History Museums 107 S. Second St., Oakland, MD MoreLess Info
At the Garrett County Historical Museum, visitors can learn about the history of the area through a variety of exhibits. Visitors who are interested in railroad history may enjoy learning about the impact of the B&O Railroad on the local area.
0.1 Miles
100% 22 votes
History Museums 107 S. Second St., Oakland, MD 21550 MoreLess Info
Historians and automotive buffs enjoy visiting Maryland's Garrett County Museum of Transportation. The museum features two floors of exhibit space that includes buggies, carriages, sleighs, automobiles and fire vehicles, as well as artifacts.
3.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
National & State Parks 222 Herrington Ln, Oakland, MD 21550 MoreLess Info
Herrington Manor State Park provides patrons with a rage of recreational and seasonal activities including swimming, fishing, boating and hiking. Guests may also rent cabins in the park or go skiing in the winter months.
3.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sleigh Ride 1689 Pleasant Valley Road, Oakland, MD 21550 MoreLess Info
Pleasant Valley Dream Rides offers sleigh rides, carriage farm tours and travelling horse drawn wedding carriages. Patrons will ride back in time in a sleigh while touring the farm in winter in the day or under the moon light.
8.6 Miles
94% 17 votes
Golf 139 Sandy Shores Rd, Oakland, MD MoreLess Info
Surrounded by mountains, Lodestone Golf Club features scenic views and undulating greens. Its narrow fairways and shifts in elevation provide a challenge to experienced golfers while remaining playable for novices.
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