Melinda Ball, Licensed Realtor® in Virginia and West Virginia

Inn at Deep Creek - Oakland, Maryland

We had the pleasure of staying at the recently and beautifully remodeled Inn at Deep Creek last weekend. We have stayed several times at this location over the last 10 years. Previously called Alpine Village Inn, the new owners have completely remodeled the Inn.

The Inn at Deep Creek is located on the waterfront of Deep Creek Lake. The lake has 69 miles of shoreline and is 13 miles long. The Inn offers a beach and floating docks for fishing or the boating enthusiast.

Deep Creek Lake offers year round activities. Besides the lake with its many offerings, Deep Creek also offers The Wisp Ski Resort. The Wisp with a " world renowned energy-efficient snowmaking system and over 100 inches of annual snowfall in Garrett County, Wisp's 132 acres of ski terrain provide snowsport enthusiasts an incredible winter playground. Non-skiers and boarders won't be left out, in fact, they'll have as much trouble deciding what to do next with all that Wisp Resort and the Deep Creek Lake area have to offer: mountain coaster, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, fly fishing and more." *

*www.wispresort.com

www.deepcreeklake.com

www.innatdeepcreek.com

Locals swear Melting Pot Pizza has the best thincrust pie. I would have to agree. This establishment has been in business for 30+ years (138 West 14th Street, tel. 540-636-6146).

Next time you are visiting Front Royal, VA make sure you stop in and order a pizza pie along with your favorite pitcher of beer. You won't regret it. Most of the servers have worked here for many years and if you are a regular they will remember your order. That's what small town living is all about. By the way, they are now smoke-free but that doesn't mean you leave without the lingering smells of the best pizza in town on your clothing. Ahhh, Melting Pot, don't miss it!