The town of Oakland, nestled in the mountains of western Maryland, is the seat of government of the state’s largest county—664 square miles of natural beauty known as Garrett County. The 1,800 residents and the businesses believe that the town’s size is proof that good things come in small packages. They urge visitors to come and share those good things.

Visitors may enjoy the beauty of the fall foliage or explore the unique Queen Anne-style train station that the town maintains in its classic appearance. They may come to fish in pristine streams that gurgle through the mountains; to hike in forests growing atop some of the world’s oldest mountains; to ski in an Alpine resort or on some of the best cross-country trails on the East Coast; and to boat on lakes fed by the mountain streams. They should not miss a stroll down the streets of Oakland itself, where the residents’ stewardship has earned the town the designation of Main Street Community by the State of Maryland.