B&B Travel Guide for West area

Clear Spring    The pretty town of Clear Spring is a interesting base from which to enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside of rich farmland lovingly cultivated by many farmsteads dating from the mid-19th and early 20th century’s Amish era of enchantment. The gentle and peace lovinh Amish plowed fields, rolling pastureland and built modest homes that created a particularly scenic series of views that are visible from roads. Visitors can drive through their small hamlets and marvel at the remarkable architecture of barn designs that reflect the vernacular building traditions popular of the “old country.” Part of the Allegheny Mountain chain is mother nature’s paradise of Green Ridge State Forest, it covers 40,000-acres of mountainous terrain and is known for its marvellous network of unpaved roads and scenic overlooks. An autumn drive or hike through the park allows you to take in nature’s most spectacular show of colors. Here you’ll see the strange and unusual flowering plants of the prickly pear cactus. Travel south and you’ll find other interesting places and in between the towns and hamlets of Middletown, Keedysville and Knoxville.   ...read more

Cumberland    Cumberland is a laid-back pretty little mall town nestled in the Allegheny Mountains close to cities, but far enough away to enjoy a completely different and slower pace of life. As you approach the town, visitors have the choice of things to admire from the beauty of the lighted church steeples, many of which sit atop small hilltops with the mountains providing a beautiful backdrop with a plethora of architectural styles and details that must be seen, to the small galleries that dot the local art scene.   ...read more

Flintstone    Near Flintstone is the rugged mountain beauty and solitude of the 3,000-acre Rocky Gap State Park home to the 243-acre Lake Habeeb, a year-round destination for recreational activities including fishing, swimming, and boating. Hike along the picturesque Lakeside Trail and meet the reptiles up close. For a breathtaking experience, hike along Rocky Gap Run as it winds majestically its way through an impressive picture perfect mile long gorge with sheer cliffs, overlooking a dense rhododendron forest. You’ll find superb round the clock fishing and it’s an angler’s delight for panfish, trophy trout and even large and small mouth bass.   ...read more

Grantsville    A thriving Amish and Mennonite community town that used to be an early stagecoach stop, is Grantsville. You’ll see the fascinating God loving Amish people and witness their culture reflected through its best-known icon, the simple sight of the slow-moving but charming typical Amish buggy and horse, this remarkable ‘Old Order Amish’ settlements who still use the horse for farm work and as vital and main transportation means.   ...read more

Hagerstown    Conveniently located and set in gorgeous countryside, surrounded by a natural setting of mountains and lush greenery, is Hagerstown a perfect getaway destination boasting quite rightly many recreational amenities, cultural opportunities and special activities for people of all ages. In the middle of this beautiful town you’ll find Hagerstown City Park and a museum. As a Crossroads of the Civil War and its historic Battlefields, visitors can follow the old conflict in its full circle including the place of John Brown’s capture (Lee's last action in the service of the President of the United States). Nearby attractions are within easy reach and includes many golf courses, hiking and biking trails, skiing, outlet shopping and good tasty eateries, also Cascade within an easy car drive away is worth a stop, it offers many sightseeing and excellent recreational activities, here you can relax and enjoy the surrounding areas in wonderful bed and breakfast in Maryland West.   ...read more

Mc Henry    Swallows Falls in the mountainous parkland near McHenry contains some of Maryland's most breathtaking scenery. The Youghiogheny River that flows along the park's borders, swaying its way through shaded rocky gorges and creating rippling rapids, is a must for the nature lover.   ...read more

Oakland    Explore the peaceful wooded back roads and discover the town of Oakland, not only home to a restored 1884 historic railway station and the County’s Historical Society Museum, but a famous Washingtonian retreat during Victorian times where you can marvel at the historical exhibits in the Historical Museum, or for the arts fans, enjoy a live performance at the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival.   ...read more