Swallow Falls State Park
Oakland 3 hrs
Hike to Maryland's tallest free-falling waterfall, Muddy Creek Falls.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Continental
Languages
English
Local currency
USD
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Local time
(GMT-4)
Ideal trip length
2–5 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Deep Creek Lake Area
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
15-20% for service
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
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Food to try
Appalachian comfort food
Maryland crab cakes
Local farm produce
Lake fish dishes
When to visit Oakland
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July
Busiest: Jun-Oct
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Jan30
Cold, snowy, winter sports
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Feb35
Cold, snowy, winter sports
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Mar40
Chilly, early spring
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Apr55
Mild, budding trees
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May70
Pleasant, greening landscapes
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Jun80
Warm, lake activities
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Jul85
Hot, peak lake season
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Aug80
Warm, late summer fun
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Sept75
Cool, early fall foliage
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Oct70
Crisp, vibrant fall colors
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Nov45
Chilly, pre-winter
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Dec35
Cold, potential snow
Things to do in Oakland
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
White Water Rafting on the Youghiogheny
Friendsville 5 hrs
Experience thrilling rapids on the Youghiogheny River.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Oakland B&O Railroad Museum
Downtown Oakland 2 hrs
Explore a beautifully preserved historic train station and railroad artifacts.
Garrett County Historical Society Museum
Downtown Oakland 2 hrs
Discover the rich history of Garrett County through exhibits and artifacts.
Any time of day
3 places
Deep Creek Lake State Park
Deep Creek Lake 4 hrs
Enjoy boating, swimming, and hiking around Maryland's largest freshwater lake.
Wisp Resort Skiing/Snowboarding
McHenry 6 hrs
Hit the slopes for winter sports at Maryland's only ski resort.
Autumn Leaf Peeping Drives
Garrett County 4 hrs
Take scenic drives through vibrant fall foliage in the Appalachian Mountains.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Oakland
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
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Livermore Valley All-Inclusive Wine Tour
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Bay Area Brewery Tour
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2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley
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Activity tour
Berkeley Bash Scavenger Hunt
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Small Group East Bay Beer Tour
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Unstructured tour
Private Livermore Valley Wine Country Charter Transportation
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Napa Valley All-Inclusive Wine Tour
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Sonoma Valley All-Inclusive Wine Tour
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Practical ratings
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Near Oakland
Straight-line distance from the centre of Oakland.
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