2018 Fall Foliage Tour - Short Preview

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Starting Point

Begin your driving tour at the Garrett County Visitors Center at 15 Visitors Center Drive. You can visit us to receive printed directions.

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#17 County Fair Barn Quilt

Start at the Garrett County Visitors Center at 15 Visitors Center Drive, McHenry, MD 21541.Turn right onto US-219 SouthView the #17 County Fair Barn Quilt located at 270 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD 21541. The Garrett County Agriculture Fair, Inc. owns this barn quilt called, appropriately, “County Fair”.

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Deep Creek Lake State park & Discovery Center

Continue South on Rt. 219Turn left onto Rock Lodge RdSharp right onto State Park RdContinue to the Deep Creek Lake State Park & Discovery Center.Enjoy many on site activities and amenities such as a sandy beach, picnic area, hiking, camping and an onsite Discovery Center where you can explore hands-on exhibits and visit to the aviary. Please note there is a fee to enter the main state park. Please visit http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/deepcreek.aspx to view entry fees and hours of operation.

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Meadow Mountain Trail

Head northwest toward State Park RdTurn left toward State Park RdTurn right onto State Park RdContinue straight onto Tooth Pick RdTurn left onto Glendale RdSlight left onto MD-495 NTurn right onto New Germany RdTurn left onto Frank Brenneman RdExplore this beautiful trail complete with historic information and overlook.

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Accident, Maryland

Head northwest on Frank Brenneman RdTurn left onto Brenneman RdContinue onto Legeer RdSlight right onto Foxtown RdTurn left onto Bowman Hill RdTurn left at Rabbit Hollow RdContinue onto Fish Hatchery RdTurn left to stay on Fish Hatchery RdTurn left at Bear Creek RdContinue onto Bear Creek RdTurn right onto US-219 SDo you know how this unique town name came to be? One account claims that when Lord Baltimore opened western Maryland for settlement in 1774, William Deakins and Brooke Beall set out to survey land. When the work was completed, the men discovered they had selected the same tract to survey 'by accident.' Explore local treats including award winning goat cheese and bakery. Discover history at the James Drane House (interior visit require prior appointment).

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Humberson Homes

Head southeast on US-219 S toward Deep Creek DrPlease visit our fall foliage tour sponsor, Humberson Homes located at 25254 Garrett Highway, McHenry, MD 21541.

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Return to Visitors Center

Continue on Rt. 219 South, returning to the Garrett County Visitors Center.This tour ends back at your starting point at the Garrett County Visitors Center. We hope you enjoyed your experience!