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1. The Alley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Garrett County Museum of Transportation ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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4. Brenda's Pizzeria

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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5. Garrett County Historical Museum

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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6. The Oakland B&O Railroad Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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7. Swallow Falls State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Oakland is a small town in the west-central part of Garrett County. Oakland is located near Deep Creek Lake and only few miles from the source of the Potomac River. Oakland Historic District has a number of beautifully restored Victorian buildings, which today house galleries, pharmacy, a library and fashionable boutiques. Swallow Falls State Park is located on the bank of the Youghiogheny River, and is known as the location of the 53-foot Muddy Creek Falls, the highest falls in Maryland.

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