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Frostburg is cute little college town in Allegany County, Western Maryland, home of Frostburg State University.

[edit] Get in

• Baltimore - Approximate travel time three hours. Interstate 70 West to Interstate 68 West, Exit 33 or Exit 34.
• Washington, D.C. - Approximate travel time three hours. Interstate 270 North to Interstate 70 West to Interstate 68 West, Exit 33 or Exit 34.
• Harrisburg - Approximate travel time three hours. Interstate 81 South to Interstate 70 West to Interstate 68 West, Exit 33 or Exit 34.
• Pittsburgh - Approximate travel time two hours. Interstate 79 South to Interstate 68 East, Exit 33 or Exit 34.
• Morgantown - Approximate travel time one hour. Interstate 68 East, Exit 33 or Exit 34.

[edit] Get around

A car is best, but the town itself is small enough to get to most places by walking, typically within 20-60 min. There is also a public shuttle running 3 times an hour around the university campus during the day, switching to once an hour connecting campus to the stores in La Vale in the afternoons & evenings.

[edit][add listing] See

• Dan's Rock, (Take MD-36 and go south of I-68 for 4 miles before seeing the signs). Very popular Dan's Rock has probably the best mountain view in Maryland. You can drive right up Old Dan's Rock Rd almost all the way to the summit, leaving about 50 feet of rock scramble to the very top.  edit
• The Old Depot. Depot Street Abandoned in 1973, this lovely historic train station was renovated and reopened later and now houses a nice restaurant and some shops which welcome the passengers arriving on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad steam passenger train and anyone else who happens by. Also, home to the Thrasher Carriage Museum.  edit
• The Palace Theatre, 33 E. Main Street. Once a nickelodeon, this was a theater where the public was able to view short films for a nickel. This once abandoned relic is now a community auditorium and tourism center.  edit
• Noah's Ark Being Rebuilt Here, (Along the National Freeway (Route 68)). You can see the iron framework for this unfinished, yet fascinating undertaking.  edit

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Annual Soapbox Derby Every year, the big attraction on July Fourth is the Soapbox Derby which is run on a steep hill right in the middle of town on Main Street. Bring blankets or chairs and stake out a good spot. You will get to see youth from the area race in the soapbox derby cars they have been working on all spring. This event has occurred every year for over thirty years and is a great chance to experience the better things about small town living.

Mountain City Chili Cook-Off Judged event of international acclaim, this chili cook-off comes with family entertainment in the form of local bands and kids attractions. Several contests take place during the event, one of which is an eating contest open to the general public.

Welcome Back Frostburg State University Block Party Annual event held on Main Street to welcome back the Frostburg State University students as they come back after the summer.

Cruisin' Main Street Frostburg Late August Hundreds of nostalgic vehicles fill the streets for this day of fifties nostalgia.

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Frostburg Farmer's Market Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers on Frostburg's Main Street as local farmers and merchants sell their wares and crops. Every Friday beginning at 9:30 from June to September.

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The Princess Restaurant Nostalgia is not the right word.....that might indicate a re-creation. This diner is the real thing, just as it was when Harry and Bess Truman stopped in for dinner on their way east on Father's Day in 1953. The booth where they ate is marked with a plaque. The service is good and the food is excellent down home cookin'.

Au Petit Paris Restaurant Fancy french cuisine. Pricey. Dark. Romantic. Pretty good.

• El Canelo, 167 E. Main St., ☎ 301-687-0750. Authentic Mexican cuisine in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. The service is slow, but the food is always fresh and tasty, and the selection is impressive. Good frozen drinks, and vegetarian friendly too!  edit

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• Main Street Hanger. Located on the east end of Main Street, the Hanger is an upscale bar in a beautifully renovated former hardware store. All of their servers are friendly and knowledgeable. Live music most Saturday nights, as well as occasional special events during the week.  edit
• Draft Zone, 113 E. Main Street. A haven for fans of good food and good beer! Excellent beer selection from around the world. A great, full menu with options ranging from classic burgers to veggie burgers, and a zesty wheat dough pizza, plus great appetizers. They have a jukebox, pool tables, fooseball, dart boards and arcade games as well.  edit
• Sand Springs, West Main St. Excellent food - eat outdoors on the deck (seasonal) bar and restaurant.  edit
• The Hen House, Route 40 west (approx 5 miles west on Route 40). Recently rebuild due to fire. Really nice- excellent food - good service - specialize in seafood and chicken - little out of the way but worth the trip.  edit

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• The Castle, 15925 Mt. Savage Rd NW Mount Savage, ☎ +1 301 264-4645, [1]. Andrew Ramsey, the one-time owner of Mt. Savage Enameled Brickworks Company in the nineteenth century, made enough money to build a replica of one Craig Castle from his native Scotland. Today, the castle is a unique B&B with beautiful quarters and gardens. The town of Mt Savage is a neat stop too, a historic mining village well off the beaten path. $135-175.  edit
• Day's Inn & Suites, Route 36 Frostburg Industrial Park Frostburg, MD 21532.  edit
• Failinger's Hotel Gunter. A charming renovated hotel found at the top of Main Street.  edit
• Hampton Inn, 11200 New Georges Creek Road, Frostburg, MD 21532.  edit

[edit] Get out

• La Vale is the nearest commercial area, where most of the stores & restaurants are, including the Country Club Mall. There is a public shuttle service between Frostburg and La Vale.
• Nearest train station (AMTRAK) is in Cumberland (Maryland). There is no way to take public transportation from Frostburg for outgoing eastbound trains, due to the transfer time in La Vale.
• Nearest major airport is Pittsburgh International in Pittsburgh, which is also the nearest major city. Dulles International in Washington, DC and BWI near Baltimore are not that much further in travel time though.

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