Is your hometown in or near Pennsylvania? Are you looking for a short weekend getaway? Look no further than Deep Creek, Maryland. My family visited at the end of last summer, and it was the perfect spot for our family (including the four-legged friends)! It is home to some of the coolest hiking and swimming spots, and it has great food, too!
Things to Do
Deep Creek Lake State Park
The town of Deep Creek is obviously known for being home to a large man-made reservoir: Deep Creek Lake. It’s really not that big; it only covers 69 miles of shoreline and 3,900 acres. It is truly beautiful, and it is a great option for families with members of all ages. Families can choose to sit and relax on the shoreline, or they can take an adventurous route by going boating or paddle boarding in the water. There is truly something for everyone!
Swallow Falls State Park
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My family chose Deep Creek for the hiking spots that past travelers rave about. Spoiler: they did not disappoint in the slightest! The Wilson family is kind of crazy when it comes to hiking, so we chose to start our hike from our Airbnb cabin as opposed to starting in the parking lot of the state park, so it ended up being a 12 mile hike. Nonetheless, the best part of the hike was definitely when we arrived at Swallow Falls State Park to see the magnificent falls. There were several different waterfalls that ranged in size, one of them reaching 53 feet tall! This is a busy spot in the summer, so try to get there early if you are interested in having some alone time on the trail!
Places to Eat
Trader’s Coffee House
Upon arriving in Deep Creek on our first day of the trip, my sisters and I decided to explore the local coffee shops in the surrounding area. We wound up at Trader’s Coffee House, and it happened to easily be one of the best cups of coffee I have had. Their in-house coffee beans tasted so amazing with their wide range of syrup and milk options. They also had a great selection of pastries and snacks, and every single one we tried was amazing!
Dutch’s at Silver Tree
On our last night in Deep Creek, we decided to try out Dutch’s at the Silver Tree Resort. It was a very pricey dinner for the five of us, but it was definitely worth it. We all enjoyed different seafood options from salmon to crab cakes, and the steak was a popular choice as well. Our dog was able to sit with us at the table outside, and they even offered her a menu for dogs where unique dog treats were served on a frisbee!
Check out Deep Creek, Maryland for a family-friendly summer spot! It will be a great vacation with lots of fun things to do and yummy food!
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On a previous blog post I commented on how plausible it would be to go to one of your travel locations and this one is by far the most accessible which is great. Typically when I think Maryland I think just going to the beach and getting covered in sand, not hiking and swimming in a lake (Which I find way more enjoyable than the beach). I’ll have to remember this place next time I plan a trip with my friends it looks really cool!
TWELVE MILES??! Anyways this sounds like such a fun and pretty place to visit. Not gonna. lie, the mention of the coffee shop legit sealed the deal for me. I’m about to send a picture of this blog post to my mom.
Me, personally, I am not the most nature-oriented person. Hiking does not sound very relaxing to me but more leaning towards “I’m going to pass out from a heat stroke” vibes. But, that does not take away from the fact that Deep Creek looks absolutely gorgeous and people who like to hike should check it out.