Planning Your Roadtrip Through Grantsville, MD
The Casselman Inn and Restaurant are nestled among the mountains of Garrett County in beautiful Grantsville, Maryland. Grantsville is home to approximately 1,000 people and offers easy access to multiple state parks and Interstate 68, which makes travel to the cities of Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Washington D.C. a two or three-hour drive away.
Steeped in history, Grantsville is home to several historic sites. The sense of community created by the first settlers has carried over to today's residents and business owners. Restaurants, groceries, goods and services, medical offices and other businesses, including the Casselman Inn and Restaurant, all make up our Grantsville community.
Next time you plan a trip through Grantsville, Maryland, we invite you to stop, stay awhile and see what our community has to offer. Please keep reading to learn about five of our favorite places to visit in the area.
Town of Grantsville
Grantsville is a small, picturesque town located in Garrett County, Maryland, near the Pennsylvania border. It is home to nearly 1,000 people and offers a variety of year-round activities. The city of Grantsville includes many interesting historical sites, including:
- Interpretive Panel: Interpretive panels describing the area's history are located in front of The Casselman Inn and at Grantsville Town Park's main entrance.
- Cornucopia Farm: This private residence still bears the name of the original land grant established in 1785.
- Fuller-Baker Log House: Now a private residence, this log house was likely a drover's inn or tavern during the nineteenth century.
- Stanton's Mill: Built-in 1797, it operated as a grist mill continuously from 1824 until 1990.
- Tomlinson Inn: Now a private residence, this large stone home was once a busy inn along the National Road. Its guests included Albert Gallatin and James K. Polk.
- Grantsville Community Museum: Open May 18 to October, the Grantsville Community Museum holds a wealth of information on Grantsville's history and life.
The Casselman Inn, Motel, Restaurant and Bakery
We can't mention our favorite places in Grantsville without mentioning The Casselman! The Casselman is a historic inn, motel, restaurant and bakery that originated in 1842. To this day, we continue our long, treasured history of serving travelers and the local community of Grantsville, Maryland. The Casselman offers our guests a nostalgic, comfortable stay at our historic inn or in one of our affordable motel rooms. We invite you to stop and enjoy a delicious country meal served in the relaxed atmosphere of our famous restaurant's dining room or indulge with some fresh baked goods made daily in our bakery! To learn more about the Casselman or book a stay with us, visit our website.
Deep Creek Lake
Deep Creek Lake is a popular all-season travel destination that is only 20 minutes away from Grantsville, Maryland. It is the largest freshwater lake in Maryland and covers 3,900 acres with 65 miles of shoreline. Deep Creek Lake offers a multitude of recreational options including boating, white-water rafting, fishing, jet-skiing, kayaking, swimming and water sports. In the winter, Deep Creek Lake even offers ice-fishing on the frozen lake.
Deep Creek Lake State Park is located on the east side of Deep Creek Lake. Deep Creek Lake State Park has a public boat launch that is open 24 hours a day, weather-permitting. It also offers a beach area for swimming.
New to the heart of Deep Creek Lake is The Casselman Bakery and Cafe. While you are enjoying all the beautiful sites that Garrett County has to offer, stop in at our bakery and cafe to enjoy the wonderful tastes and fresh-baked aromas of cookies baking in the oven and fresh hot pepperoni rolls, along with our very own homemade bread! We strive to provide the best customer service and the best home-baked goods you can find. We are proud to be able to say that our baked goods are made from scratch and hope you will enjoy grabbing some of our daily lunch specials as well!
Springs Historical Society
The Springs Historical Society of the Casselman Valley is located in Springs, Pennsylvania. The Springs Historical Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1957. It sponsors the Springs Folk Festival, Farmers' Market, Museum, Alta Schrock Nature Trail and other public programs that can be enjoyed by residents and travelers to the area. Some of these events have been altered or rescheduled due to COVID-19, so check the website before visiting the area if you are interested in attending a specific event.
Casselman River Bridge State Park
Casselman River Bridge State Park comprises four acres and is located in eastern Grantsville on Route 40. At Casselman River Bridge State Park, visitors can enjoy picnics, fly fishing and photography. When it was built in 1813, it was the longest single-span stone arch bridge in the United States and served as an essential link on the National Road until 1933. Although the bridge no longer carries vehicular traffic, it is open to pedestrians and is accessible for disabled visitors.
Antietam National Battlefield
Antietam National Battlefield is located in western Maryland, approximately ten miles south of Hagerstown. Antietam National Battlefield is considered one of the best-preserved battlefields in the country. It provides visitors with opportunities to see and understand how the terrain affected the soldier's experience during twelve hours of combat on September 17, 1862. This battle ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and caused Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. The battlefield is approximately 3,000 acres that can be traveled via car or by walking. At Antietam National Battlefield, visitors can visit the Dunker Church, Bloody Lane, Burnside Bridge, National Cemetery, the Newcomer House and the Pry House Field Hospital Museum.
Other Grantsville Area Attractions
Here are a few other attractions we recommend checking out in the Grantsville area:
- Spruce Forest Artisan Village
- Historic National Road
- Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
- New Germany State Park
- The Great Allegheny Passage
- Thrasher Carriage Collection
- Hill Top Fruit Market and Candyland
- Swallow Falls State Park
- Garrett County Historical Society Museums
Contact The Casselman Today
If you are looking to visit Grantsville, Maryland, we would love for you to book a room with us at The Casselman Inn or The Casselman Motel or check out The Casselman Inn Restaurant for a delicious home-cooked meal. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 301-895-5055, or contact us online here. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you!
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