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DeutschOakland is a small town in Garrett County, and one of the westernmost towns of Maryland. With a historic district, Oakland is one of the prettier towns in the area for a stroll.
Understand
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Oakland is a quick drive along US Route 219, southwest of Deep Creek Lake.
Get around
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[edit | edit source]- 1 Oakland B&O Railroad Museum, 117 E Liberty St, ☏ +1 301-334-3204. Fri Sat 10AM-3PM; Sun noon-3PM (also in summer Wed Thu 10AM-3PM).
- 2 Garrett County Museum of Transportation, 108 E Liberty St, ☏ +1 301-334-3226. Wed-Sat 10AM - 3PM.
- 3 Our Town Theater, 121 E Center St, ☏ +1 301-334-5640. Theatrical plays and performances.
- 4 Garrett County Historical Museum, 107 South Second St, ☏ +1 301-334-3226, info@garrettcountymuseums.com. Summer: daily 10AM-3PM; winter: Wed-Sat 10AM - 3PM. Garrett County exhibits include the county's founding, its history, and the way of life for its historical residents.
Do
[edit | edit source]- 1 Herrington Manor State Park, 222 Herrington Lane (From Oakland, take Liberty Street westbound, continue onto Herrington Manor Road, turn left into the park entrance), ☏ +1 301-334-9180. Herrington Manor State Park is a 365-acre (1.5-sq km) forest. There are hiking paths, a swimming beach, and a fishing pier. Boats, canoes, and kayaks are available to rent from mid-April to mid- October.
Buy
[edit | edit source]- 1 Book Mark'et and Antique Mezzanine, 111 S 2nd St, ☏ +1 301-334-8778. Mon-Fri 9:30AM - 5:30PM, Sat 9:30AM - 5:30PM, closed Sun. Bookstore. Large collection of books for children.
- 2 Englanders, 205 E Alder St, ☏ +1 301-533-0000. Daily 8:30AM - 3PM. Antique store with a restaurant in the back.
- 3 Favorite Things Corner Gift Shoppe, 200 E Alder St, ☏ +1 301-501-5150. Mon-Sat 10AM - 5PM, Sun 1AM - 3PM. Antique store.
- 4 Cabin Fever Antiques and Collectibles, 17 E Liberty St, ☏ +1 301-334-5630. Fri-Sun 10AM - 5PM. Antique store.
Eat
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- 1 Stonecroft Manor (formerly The Cornish Manor), 830 Memorial Dr, ☏ +1 240-488-1104. Tue-Sat 11AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-3PM. A great deal for a rather fancy American restaurant, located in a pretty, historic mansion. $20-35.
Drink
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[edit | edit source]- 1 Oakland Motel, 243 North 3rd St, ☏ +1 301-334-3955. A clean, fine motel, which is going to be the best dirt cheap option in the Deep Creek Lake area. $50-60.
- Cabins at Herrington Manor State Park, 222 Herrington Lane (from Oakland, take Liberty Street westbound, continue onto Herrington Manor Road, turn left into the park entrance), toll-free: +1-888-432-2267. Rent a rural cabins surrounded by a state park. Cabins have electricity, heat, beds, bathrooms with a shower, kitchens with refrigerator and dishes, and wood-burning fireplaces. Guests must bring their own towels, bed sheets, pillows, pillow cases, blankets, soap, and food. Cabins sleep two, four, or six people, depending on size. Two cabins are accessible for people with physical disabilities.