Carrie's favorite places guidebook
Sightseeing
Unique and adorable Lavender farm and shop. I am a big fan of their Lavender soap. I pick some up twice a year and love walking around the shop looking at new products. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 10-5pm
54 locals recommend
Deep Creek Lavender Farm
625 Doerr RdUnique and adorable Lavender farm and shop. I am a big fan of their Lavender soap. I pick some up twice a year and love walking around the shop looking at new products. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 10-5pm
Great hiking trail loop with great views of the falls. You can even swim in the creek if you want too. I love spending the day here.
134 locals recommend
Swallow Falls State Park
2470 Herrington LnGreat hiking trail loop with great views of the falls. You can even swim in the creek if you want too. I love spending the day here.
If you love skiing this resort is for you in the winter time. Plenty of trails and not long chair lift lines. I enjoy spending my winter weekends here. Skiing and go in for a beer and food in the afternoon and spending the evenings back out on the slopes. In the summer you can spend your day on the full golf course. This resort is definitely a four season resort. There is always something to do!
129 locals recommend
Wisp Resort
296 Marsh Hill RdIf you love skiing this resort is for you in the winter time. Plenty of trails and not long chair lift lines. I enjoy spending my winter weekends here. Skiing and go in for a beer and food in the afternoon and spending the evenings back out on the slopes. In the summer you can spend your day on the full golf course. This resort is definitely a four season resort. There is always something to do!
Enjoy some hiking trails or just relax the day away at the park beach, where you can take a swim or grill some food at the picnic areas. If you have a boat there is a boat launch ramp you can use for just $10 dollars or use your Maryland state park pass, if you own one. We visit the park at least twice a week to walk around and let our dog take a swim. I think you will love the park as much as we do.
43 locals recommend
Deep Creek Lake State Park
Deep Creek Lake State ParkEnjoy some hiking trails or just relax the day away at the park beach, where you can take a swim or grill some food at the picnic areas. If you have a boat there is a boat launch ramp you can use for just $10 dollars or use your Maryland state park pass, if you own one. We visit the park at least twice a week to walk around and let our dog take a swim. I think you will love the park as much as we do.
This building is historic to Oakland, Maryland. We enjoyed visiting this museum and it didn't take up to much time to walk through.
37 locals recommend
The Oakland B&O Railroad Museum
117 E Liberty StThis building is historic to Oakland, Maryland. We enjoyed visiting this museum and it didn't take up to much time to walk through.
If you have interest in old cars, farm equipment and tractors these is a neat museum to walk through.
44 locals recommend
Garrett County Museum of Transportation
108 E Liberty StIf you have interest in old cars, farm equipment and tractors these is a neat museum to walk through.
Another close by state park for hiking trails, picnicking, swimming. Simply beautiful.
67 locals recommend
New Germany State Park
349 Headquarters LnAnother close by state park for hiking trails, picnicking, swimming. Simply beautiful.
If you are feeling adventurous and are with a group you can go whitewater rafting. Or go and watch other people enjoying this adventure park. They even practice kayaking here. I love spending the midafternoon, early evening here watching groups experience whitewater rafting.
73 locals recommend
Adventure Sports Center International
250 Adventure Sports WayIf you are feeling adventurous and are with a group you can go whitewater rafting. Or go and watch other people enjoying this adventure park. They even practice kayaking here. I love spending the midafternoon, early evening here watching groups experience whitewater rafting.
Great family fun or solo. Gets your heart pumping and makes you smile because it is a great ride that you are in control of. It's a good time.
16 locals recommend
Wisp Alpine Coaster
296 Marsh Hill RdGreat family fun or solo. Gets your heart pumping and makes you smile because it is a great ride that you are in control of. It's a good time.
Wanna rent a boat for the day, well that's possible here. Great way to spend a nice day on the lake.
46 locals recommend
Deep Creek Lake Boat Rentals
2030 Deep Creek DrWanna rent a boat for the day, well that's possible here. Great way to spend a nice day on the lake.
The river runs right near the house. In the summer it is busy with kayakers, tubers and fly fishermen. Short walk down the road to the river.
Youghiogheny River
The river runs right near the house. In the summer it is busy with kayakers, tubers and fly fishermen. Short walk down the road to the river.
Herrington Manor State Park
222 Herrington LnGood hiking trails and a place to enjoy the outdoors.
Garrett State Forest
1431 Potomac Camp RdGreat hiking and biking trails.
Looking for White Water rafting or kayaking? This is the place to book with!
48 locals recommend
Precision Rafting Expeditions
715 Morris AveLooking for White Water rafting or kayaking? This is the place to book with!
Food Scene
Fantastic afternoon/evening treat! I could stop here everyday and sit beside the lake and enjoy the view of all the boats going by on the lake with an ice cream cone in my hand!
69 locals recommend
Lakeside Creamery
20282 Garrett HwyFantastic afternoon/evening treat! I could stop here everyday and sit beside the lake and enjoy the view of all the boats going by on the lake with an ice cream cone in my hand!
We love heading here for breakfast or lunch. My favorite restaurant close to the house. Their coffees and salads are our favorite.
17 locals recommend
Canoe On the Run
2622 Deep Creek DrWe love heading here for breakfast or lunch. My favorite restaurant close to the house. Their coffees and salads are our favorite.
Great pizza and Italian food with a good view of the lake. Our favorites are Baked ziti and Chicken Picatta. Portion sizes are big enough for 2. If you are in the mood for pizza you can't go wrong. In our option it is the best pizza in town.
93 locals recommend
Brenda's Pizzeria
21311 Garrett HwyGreat pizza and Italian food with a good view of the lake. Our favorites are Baked ziti and Chicken Picatta. Portion sizes are big enough for 2. If you are in the mood for pizza you can't go wrong. In our option it is the best pizza in town.
Great place for breakfast or lunch. The food is outstanding and the coffee is fantastic. You can't go wrong with anything you choose. It all tastes so good.
The Cornish Cafe
106 S 2nd StGreat place for breakfast or lunch. The food is outstanding and the coffee is fantastic. You can't go wrong with anything you choose. It all tastes so good.
Excellent local cake donuts close to the house. Treat yourself to some great donuts on the weekend. All I can say is YUM YUM! Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
Glazed & Confuzed Donuts Gone Wild
24450 Garrett HwyExcellent local cake donuts close to the house. Treat yourself to some great donuts on the weekend. All I can say is YUM YUM! Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
Good whole food. All natural. You can't get a better meal than here. Love this place for Sunday brunch or an evening meal any day of the week!
68 locals recommend
MoonShadow
145 Bumble Bee RdGood whole food. All natural. You can't get a better meal than here. Love this place for Sunday brunch or an evening meal any day of the week!
Love the pizza, beer, and atmosphere. Good place to hang out and be social.
89 locals recommend
Mountain State Brewing Co
6690 Sang Run RdLove the pizza, beer, and atmosphere. Good place to hang out and be social.
Great new restaurant with fantastic food and a great view. Love the atmosphere!
19 locals recommend
Firewater Kitchen & Bar
20128 Garrett HighwayGreat new restaurant with fantastic food and a great view. Love the atmosphere!
Love the weekly specials like pasta night and stir-fry night. Just great food and drinks with a wonderful view of the lake!
43 locals recommend
Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub
20160 Garrett HwyLove the weekly specials like pasta night and stir-fry night. Just great food and drinks with a wonderful view of the lake!
If you are celebrating a special day, I would highly recommend making a reservation here. The steaks melt in your mouth and the seafood is fantastic.
38 locals recommend
Dutch's At Silver Tree Restaurant
567 Glendale RdIf you are celebrating a special day, I would highly recommend making a reservation here. The steaks melt in your mouth and the seafood is fantastic.
I love having lunch or dinner here in the summer sitting on the deck. Great view and you can see the lake. Food is wonderful along with the drinks.
10 locals recommend
Deep Creek Seafood
200 Quarry RdI love having lunch or dinner here in the summer sitting on the deck. Great view and you can see the lake. Food is wonderful along with the drinks.
Trader's Coffee House
21311 Garrett HwyGreat coffee and good place for breakfast!
Great chain restaurant that is open when everything else seems to close early. Great place for game days and nightly entertainment(before covid-19).
59 locals recommend
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille
75 Visitors Center DrGreat chain restaurant that is open when everything else seems to close early. Great place for game days and nightly entertainment(before covid-19).
Katie's Ice Cream
25864 Garrett HwyMy favorite ice cream on a hot day or just at the end of a fun filled day.