State Parks:    http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western.html

Deep Creek Lake State Park & Discovery Center (301-387-7067):  Swimming Beach area, Boat launch, picnic areas, snowmobile trails, Special Programs at the Discovery Center.

Swallow Falls State Park (301-334-9180:  Muddy Creek Falls--63 ft. waterfall along the Yough River. 

Herrington Manor State Park (301-334-9180):  Beach swimming area on a lake, canoe & paddle boat rental, fishing, hiking, cross county ski trails.

Savage River State Forest (301-895-5759):  54,000 acres of public lands for hiking, biking, ATV use, horseback riding, fishing, hunting and snowmobiling.

Garrett 8 Cinema: (301-387-2500)  www.DeepCreekHospitality.com

Garrett County Fairgrounds:  Highland Festival in June, Horse Shows or Rodeos throughout Summer, County Fair in August, Art & Wine Festival in September, Craft Shows, Car Shows, Special Events.

GLAF (Garrett Lake Art Festival-866-829-6848):  Music and Special Performances throughout the year.

Little Yough Summer Music Festival (301-616-3026):  June, July, August weekly concerts.