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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38.0 Miles
100% 9 votes
Libraries 31 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 MoreLess Info
The Allegany County Library System has a trove of books, movies, music, ebooks, audiobooks and periodicals and all are easily searchable. They also have special features like computer classes for adults, book clubs and special art events.
38.1 Miles
93% 105 votes
Visitor Centers 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD MoreLess Info
Explore canal living with fun exhibits at the C&O Canal National Historical Park and Visitors Museum in Cumberland. There is also a C&O boat and replica of the Paw Paw Tunnel on display.
38.1 Miles
77% 13 votes
Theaters 27 East Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 MoreLess Info
State Theatre Center for the Arts, originally opened in 1922 as a picture palace and vaudeville house, currently offers concerts, musicals, plays and more. Staying true to its roots, classic films are shown once a month.
38.1 Miles
100% 9 votes
Historic Sites 65 West Main Street, 2nd Floor, Uniontown, PA 15041 MoreLess Info
Pennsylvania's Historic National Road Headquarters is the site of the 90-mile National Road that served as the birthplace of the French & Indian War. The venue hosts special events including the Frontier Dinner.
38.2 Miles
87% 30 votes
History Museums 3 Pershing Street, Cumberland, MD 51502 MoreLess Info
The Allegany Museum is a two-floor building that showcases items and images from the time before the Indians to the modern era. They have some rare artifacts, displays, and collections.
38.2 Miles
91% 32 votes
National & State Parks 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 MoreLess Info
At the bottom of the railway depot is the Cumberland Visitor Center. The first floor is the visitor center and C&O Canal National Park museum, and on the second floor is the lobby for the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.
38.2 Miles
73% 381 votes
Scenic Railroads Cumberland, MD MoreLess Info
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is a heritage railroad which operates between Cumberland and Frostburg offering scenic train rides to passengers with the help of their steam and diesel locomotives.
38.2 Miles
87% 45 votes
Lookouts I-68, Cumberland, MD MoreLess Info
Located off of the I-86, Sidling Hill Overlook & Rest Area offers visitors a scenic walking bridge that crosses over the highway. From the bridge, visitors have panoramic views of the surrounding hills and rock structure.
38.2 Miles
100% 8 votes
Bike Paths 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 MoreLess Info
With flashlights, visitors can explore the brick tunnels of C&O Canal Towpath. Other structures that can be seen in the canal include lift locks, lock houses, feeder dams, waste weirs, and culverts.
38.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Theaters 49 Baltimore Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 MoreLess Info
An art deco-styled, vintage 1930s-style theater, the New Embassy Theatre hosts a wide variety of entertainments. Cumberland's oldest theater, it shows films as well as hosting live drama, burlesque shows, and a variety of live musical performances.
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