Are you looking for the perfect get-away, not too far from home, but a place that emits a totally relaxing atmosphere? Look no farther than Deep Creek Lake in Oakland, Maryland. Deep Creek Lake is a beautiful two and a half hour drive from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Leave behind the bustle of the city and the traffic. Be amazed by the stunning yellow, orange and red of the fall scenery as you travel. Welcome the greens of spring and summer or the white-capped slopes of the winter.
Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County Maryland boasts sixty-five miles of shoreline. It is the largest freshwater lake in Maryland. The four-season resort is well known for fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, golfing, ice fishing, skiing and snow boarding. Choose your activities. If your taste runs to the more sedate, there are antique shops, microbreweries and wineries close by. What’s not to love!
Accommodations abound in this resort town. There are bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, hotels, motels, and lodges. Relax with your honey in a cozy vacation home rental or surround yourself with family and friends in one of the amazing premier rental properties that feature private swimming pools, boat docks, hot tubs, pool tables and many more amenities at surprisingly affordable prices.
Among the many nearby parks, visit Big Run State Park with its 300 acres of rustic camping. Deep Creek Lake State Park is 1818 acres of resort activities, including camping, swimming, picnicking, boating and hiking. The area is an unspoiled natural habitat for wildlife. Bald eagle, bear, deer and other wildlife are common sightings.
Not into roughing it? Shop and browse in Deep Creek Lake and the nearby towns. There are antique shops, apparel stores, art galleries, quilt shops and more. The quiet, rustic charm of the towns will calm your soul and make you want to stay forever.
Want a little more adventure? Try rafting at ASCI, one of the only two recirculating white water courses in the United States. Stop at the Wisp Resort to try its newest attraction, the Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour. You will climb a rope net onto the course and glide on a wire between the platforms. Experienced guides make the challenge exciting and safe.
Summer holidays are celebrated in style. Come for July 4th, Memorial Day and Labor Day festivities. In August you can enjoy the Garrett County Fair and Chili Cook Off. Try the All-American Whitewater Festival at ASCI during Memorial Day. Check out all the other Deep Creek events for the year. There’s always something exciting going on.
Not into cruising the globe or traveling for days? You seriously have to check out Deep Creek Lake in Oakland, Maryland. It’s the perfect destination town, only 106 miles from Pittsburgh PA. See you there!
My family and I travel to Deep Creek Lake every year. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a fun vacation destination.
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