Fast Facts about Deep Creek Lake & Garrett County MD
Taxes
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State Sales – 6%
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County Accommodations – 6%
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Amusement Tax – 5%
Closest local airports
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Garrett County Airport
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Morgantown Municipal Airport (approx. 45 minutes from the area)
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Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (approx. 50 minutes from the area)
Closest International airports
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Pittsburgh International Airport (2.5 hours) - www.flypittsburgh.com
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Baltimore/Washington International Airport (3 hours) - www.bwiairport.com
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Dulles International Airport (3 hours) - www.metwashairports.com/dulles/dulles.htm
Local Colleges
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Garrett College – www.garrettcollege.edu
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Frostburg State University (40 minutes) - www.frostburg.edu
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West Virginia University (45 minutes) – www.wvu.edu
Cultural & Theater LocationsÂ
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Fantastic hub location within 3 hours of Baltimore, Washington, DC & Pittsburgh
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Over 4,000 lodging bedrooms in the county
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More than 40 restaurants, coffee shops, bars and catering options
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Four season destination with a 3,900 acre man-made lake and MD’s only ski resort
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Average 2,300 ft. above sea level, creating comfortable temperatures in the summer (typically 10 degrees cooler than nearby metropolitan areas) with an average of 78 degrees and cool temperatures in the winter with an average of 120 inches of annual snowfall with an average of 37 degrees
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Garrett County Population as of the 2010 census was 30,097
Sampling of Annual Events
Fall
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Art & Wine Festival - September
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Autumn Glory Festival - October
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Winter
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A Great Small Town Christmas- December
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Christmas in the Village - December
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Winterfest - February
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Deep Creek Dunk - February
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Spring/Summer
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Little Yough Music Festival - June - Labor Day
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Taste of Garrett - May
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Gran Fondo Bike - June
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Accident, Friendsville and Grantsville Days - June/July
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Fire on the Mountain - July
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Art in the Park - July
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For a full listing of all events in Garrett County, please click here.
