Cumberland, United States

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Alternative names: Founded: 1787 (237 years ago)Population: 20.1 thous.Area: 10.1 mi²Elevation: 617 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°39'4"N, 78°45'46"W
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Cumberland Attractions - What to See and Explore

Cumberland offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Canal Place, B'er Chayim Temple, Washington Street Library, Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • canal place cumberland
    Museum • Shopping • Event space

    Canal Place

    Canal Place is a 58.1-acre state park located in Cumberland, Maryland at the western terminus of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

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    Synagogue • Greek Revival architecture

    B'er Chayim Temple

    B'er Chayim Temple is a synagogue in Cumberland, Maryland that is currently affiliated with the Reform movement. B'er Chayim counts approximately 72 families as members.

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    Library

    Washington Street Library

    Located in the historic district of Cumberland, Maryland, the Washington Street Library first opened its doors on June 19, 1934. This Greek Revival style building was constructed between 1849 and 1850, as a larger building for the Allegany County Academy, the first public school in Allegany County which was founded in 1799.

  • emmanuel episcopal church cumberland
    Sacred and religious sites • Church

    Emmanuel Episcopal Church

    The Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Cumberland, Maryland in Cumberland's Historic District is built on the foundations of Fort Cumberland, where George Washington began his military career; earthworks from the fort still lie beneath the church.

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    City hall

    City Hall

    Cumberland City Hall is a historic city hall in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It was built between 1911 and 1912 and replaced the Cumberland, Maryland City Hall & Academy of Music. It is a 7-by-7-bay, two-story, stone-faced, neo-classical structure.

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    Forts and castles

    Fort Cumberland

    Fort Cumberland was an 18th-century frontier fort at the current site of Cumberland, Maryland, USA. It was an important military and economic center during the French and Indian War and figured significantly in the early career of George Washington.

  • george washingtons headquarters cumberland
    Historical place

    George Washington's Headquarters

    The Headquarters of George Washington is a historic site located at 38 Greene Street in Cumberland, Maryland in central Allegany County.

  • western maryland scenic railroad cumberland location map
    39°39'5"N • 78°45'51"W

    Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

    Scenic railroads • Tours • Bridge

  • allegany county courthouse cumberland
    Tower

    Allegany County Courthouse

    The Allegany County Courthouse is the Maryland Circuit court for Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is located in Cumberland's Washington Street Historic District. Although many church spires dot the Cumberland landscape, it is the Allegany County Courthouse that dominates this city's skyline.

  • tri state zoological park cumberland location map
    Park • Outdoor activities • Zoo

    Tri-State Zoological Park

    The Tri-State Zoological Park is a 16-acre zoo located in Cumberland, Maryland, United States. The nonprofit zoo opened in 2003, and contains mainly exotic animals rescued or in need of homes, including lions, tigers, primates, various exotics, birds and reptiles.

  • brooke whiting house of art cumberland location map
    39°39'6"N • 78°46'34"W

    Brooke Whiting House of Art

    Art museum • Museum

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    39°39'2"N • 78°45'45"W

    Allegany Museum

    Museum

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    Concerts and shows • Theater

    Cumberland Theatre

    The Cumberland Theatre is Western Maryland's only regional professional theatre. It is located in Cumberland, Maryland, and stages a wide variety of musicals, plays, and dramas.

  • allegany county fairgrounds cumberland location map
    Park

    Allegany County Fairgrounds

    The Allegany County Fairgrounds is located just west of Cumberland, Maryland along McMullen Highway. Throughout the year the fairground holds musical concerts, car races, and private events.

  • c william gilchrist museum of the arts cumberland location map
    39°39'3"N • 78°46'3"W

    C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts

    Art museum • Museum

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    Architecture

    Bell Tower Building

    Bell Tower Building, or the Allegany County League for Crippled Children building, is a historic building in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1887 and is a two-story brick structure topped by a small wooden tower with an open belfry.

  • the gordon roberts house cumberland
    39°39'4"N • 78°46'10"W

    The Gordon-Roberts House

    Historical place • Museum

  • first baptist church cumberland
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    First Baptist Church

    First Baptist Church is a historic church in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. It is a T-shaped gable-front brick structure of one and a half stories, with a white glazed brick facade that was added in 1917 to the existing church structure erected in 1849.

  • thrasher carriage museum cumberland location map
    39°39'25"N • 78°55'27"W

    Thrasher Carriage Museum

    Specialty museum • Museum

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Cumberland – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Cumberland, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Cambria County War Memorial Arena (Johnstown), Point Stadium (Johnstown), Fort Ligonier (Ligonier).

  • cambria county war memorial arena johnstown47 milesN
    Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport

    Cambria County War Memorial Arena, Johnstown

    The Cambria County War Memorial Arena is a 4,001-seat multi-purpose arena in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, that is managed by SMG Entertainment. It was built in 1950, for the Johnstown Jets of the Eastern Hockey League. The arena was built on the site of the Union Cemetery, Johnstown's first cemetery.

  • point stadium johnstown48 milesN
    Arenas and stadiums, Baseball, Sport

    Point Stadium, Johnstown

    Point Stadium is a baseball park in the eastern United States, located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The "Point" refers to its location at the confluence of the Little Conemaugh, Stonycreek, and Conemaugh rivers.

  • fort ligonier48 milesNW
    Museum, Historical place, History museum

    Fort Ligonier, Ligonier

    Fort Ligonier is a British fortification from the French and Indian War located in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States. The fort served as a staging area for the Forbes Expedition of 1758.

  • berkeley springs state park28 milesE
    State park, Spa, Hot springs

    Berkeley Springs State Park, Berkeley Springs

    Berkeley Springs State Park is situated in the center of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, USA. The centerpiece of the Park is its historic mineral spa. These waters were celebrated for their medicinal or restorative powers and were generally taken internally for digestive disorders, or bathed in for stress relief.

  • literary hall romney21 milesS
    Museum, Greek Revival architecture

    Literary Hall, Romney

    Literary Hall is a mid-19th-century brick library, building and museum located in Romney, a city in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is located at the intersection of North High Street and West Main Street. Literary Hall was constructed between 1869 and 1870 by the Romney Literary Society.

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Best Time To Visit Cumberland

Learn when is the best time to travel to Cumberland weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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October is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and July.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and February. Most of it rains in May and July.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Cumberland?

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What is the best time to visit Cumberland?

October is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and July. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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