When it comes to Garrett County, many people first think of the Wisp or Deep Creek Lake. But that’s not all this area has to offer. Along with a lush forest and state park filled county for a multitude of outdoor activities, this area is steeped in history. Often a favorite for vacationers in surrounding regions like the D.C. Metropolitan area, Garrett County has had many famous visitors for a couple hundred years. Some more notable were President William Howard Taft, Mark Twain, and William Jennings Bryan. Mountain Lake Park was a major draw for many people with the Chautauqua movement in the late 1800’s. Along with this movement, they boast the oldest sanctioned clay court tennis tournament in the tri state area on some of the oldest clay courts still in use today.
Next door to Mountain Lake Park is Loch Lynn Heights. This quaint little town boasted a few luxury hotels that were easily accessible by the railroad for those coming from Baltimore and Washington D.C. Though the resort burned down in 1918, this area is still a thriving community.
Both of these towns have their history, and are only a few minutes away from the lake. So if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the resort for a few hours, try taking a trip to Mountain Lake Park to play tennis or tour the small towns that have been around through the development of Garrett County.
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