With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to explore all that Cumberland, 17 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here should be Downtown Cumberland Historic District, Western Maryland Railroad Station and LaVale Library. McHenry is another popular option. It’s 25 miles away and offers a variety of awesome things to do. Deep Creek Lake, Wisp Resort and Swallow Falls State Park are only the start.