Quality of Life

Allegany County Attractions and Activities     ~     Garrett County Attractions and Activities
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Enjoy these benefits (and more!) when living in Western Maryland:

Cumberland, Allegany County, MD
Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland









Small-town and rural living a mere 2.5 hours from major metropolitan areas
  • Far less traffic than in those major metropolitan areas
  • Far less crime
  • Easy commutes
  • Friendly, safe neighborhoods
  • High-speed Internet connections and state-of-the-art technology
  • Two community colleges and a state university within the two-county GAHWDN region
  • Thriving arts community
  • Theater and other cultural events
  • Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland
  • National and state parks within counties
  • Year 'round outdoor sports and activities
  • Frequent opportunities to hear live music, including the annual DelFest, a major festival featuring the legendary Del McCoury
Del McCoury and Sons at DelFest
Photo by Lisa Sheirer