![]() ![]() Smoked-Gouda-and-caramelized-onion quesadilla, served on a beautifully Our favorite was Canoe on the Run (2622 Deep Creek Dr.,ģ0), which offers great wraps, sandwiches, and starters, like a Wisp Resort Lakeside Club (1077 Deep Creek Dr.,įor lunch, you can feast on burgers and dogs sold right off the grillĪt the beach hut, or head to one of the many restaurants just off the Hire at or near the lake, offering waterskiing, tubing, fly fishing, and There are also plenty of boats and instructors for Try a sunset cruise for the especiallyĮxtraordinary views. Our crew loved catching the breeze-and some surf-on the The partially coveredīoats will take you all over the man-made lake and explain its historyĪnd development. If you want to be on the lake, but with less paddling, book a pontoonīoat tour, which leaves from the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center (898 He lasted a solid hour beforeįalling asleep in his berth, paddle at the ready. He was so proud to help steer and navigate and My four-year-old and I had terrific bonding time in a double kayak Try imagining that anywhere near the carousel There are also plenty of clearingsĪround the lake where you can pull up and enjoy your own totally Homes, docks, and boats-some, especially spectacular-along the shores The best spots to observe migrating birds. Kayaks (the doubles are perfect for exploring with young kids), along Guides will also rent you paddleboards and one-person or two-person Hut that rents boats and gear for an active day or umbrellas and chairsįor a totally inactive one with a book beachside. And, if you brought the kids, ask for theīox of toys, along with crayons so they can draw on the paperĪfter fueling up, head to the lake, where there is an outdoor beach ![]() Street in nearby Accident (you’d think they wouldn’t use that name soĬlose to a ski resort!) or McHenry. St., 30), one of the many family-run eateries along Main Homestyle breakfast at Annie’s Kitchen Country Restaurant (414 S. Wherever you sleep (or don’t), we recommend waking up to a big, ![]() Surprisingly okay with you borrowing the bellhop’s luggage rack to give Parents looking for an activity before breakfast: The front desk is It would probably work great for older kids. We all shared a two-bed suite, which,įrankly, was a little tight, particularly for our kids who are early Was really a deal at $129 a night, especially compared to the cost of We stayed at Wisp, which is probably better known as a ski resort. Pool, several restaurants, and easy access to all of the area’s best Is a good place to look for rentals.) Alternatively, Wisp makes for anĮxcellent base of operations, with the added amenities of an indoor ![]() Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s site, , Prefer to rent one of the many comfortable homes nestled in the woodsĪround the lake, many with their own private docks and boats. If you’re not into the idea of roughing it at a campsite, you might Parents-weren’t ready to endure a night under the stars, so we Lake, followed by some fireside guitar-strumming and s’mores (no doubt In fact, on our first night in the area, we joined up with someįriends who were camping in New Germany for a pleasant short hike to the Hiking ( has information on all state parks). Park, and Rocky Gap State Park, each of which offers campsites and It’s surroundedīy state parks, including Deep Creek Lake State Park, New Germany State The lake itself is nestled in the western tip of Maryland, just milesįrom both the Pennsylvania and West Virginia borders. In our case, as our two- andįour-year-olds dozed in the back, my wife and I just enjoyed the quietĪnd gorgeous scenery-particularly Cumberland’s glorious old architecture Passing through Frederick and Cumberland, either of which would be a The drive from Baltimore is a sightseeing adventure in itself, It an excellent, family-friendly alternative to the ocean. (Sorry, guys!) The lake’s sandy beach, with swimming and multipleīoating options a surprising diversity of warm-weather activities, manyĪt nearby Wisp Resort (296 Marsh Hill Rd., 30, ) Ī great nature center and lots of dining and shopping attractions make Largest inland body of water in the state-it is a well-guarded secret. Summer houses on the lake, which has 69 miles of coastline and is the Opposite direction of the Eastern Shore, drive the same three hours,Īnd you’ll end up at Deep Creek Lake, a treasure trove of summer funįor the locals and visitors who come every year-many of whom have From Baltimore, just point your car in the The Bay Bridge, contemplating higher tolls and the mob scene in OceanĬity, we begin to wonder: Isn’t there another great vacation spotĪs it turns out, there is. But sometimes, when we’re sitting in traffic on ![]()
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