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ARTS & CULTURE

Frostburg

IT’S JUST COOLER HERE

Home to Frostburg State University and the state-designated Interested in history? Just stroll Main Street, also known as the ‘National Road,’
Main Street and Arts and Entertainment districts, Frostburg has America’s first federally funded interstate highway. Visit the Braddock Stone, an
the energy of a college town with authentic Appalachian early colonial highway marker, named for British General Edward Braddock, in
Mountain charm. The downtown features over a dozen front of the Frostburg Museum. Explore the basement of the Hotel Gunter, which
restaurants, coffee shops, and bakeries, plus unique-to-Frostburg features a replica coal mine, old railcar tracks, jail cell, and speakeasy that
gems such as a record store, mercantile, and an herb shop. housed gatherings during the Prohibition. And new this year, the Coal Miner’s
Memorial located at the Frostburg Trailhead Overlook, adjacent to the
While exploring the Mountain City, secure a seat for a classic film
Frostburg Depot, honors the coal mining history of the town and region.
at the historic Palace Theatre. When thirsty, visit the winery or
breweries on Main Street or drop in to one of the local taverns for The western stop along the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s heritage train
craft beer or specialty cocktails. Dine al fresco at a handful of ride, home to Tracks and Yaks - Maryland’s only rail biking operator, and a Trail
restaurants or score the coveted seat in the ’Truman Booth’ at the Town along the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage, Frostburg is an enjoyable
Princess Restaurant - once visited by President Truman and his overnight stay for cyclists, outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, and weekend
wife Bess while passing through. getaway seekers alike.

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