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Grantsville
Skip unless you need a cheap overnight on I-68 or want Pennsylvania Dutch food. Half a day is enough: see the Casselman River Bridge, eat at the Casselman Inn, then move on.
Grantsville is a 766-person town on I-68 in western Maryland, best known for the 1840 Casselman River Bridge and Mennonite-run Casselman Inn. There is no reason to stop longer than a meal and a photo. Use it as a quick break between Cumberland and Morgantown, or as a budget base for nearby state parks.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (snow and ice on I-68)
- Airports
- MGW · CBE
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Grantsville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Grantsville Fire Department (non-emergency)+1 301 895 5200
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Grantsville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyGrantsville is very safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 301 895 5200 Grantsville Fire Department (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMGW Morgantown Municipal Airport (About 40 min west on I-68; limited flights).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MGW Morgantown Municipal Airport (About 40 min west on I-68; limited flights) · CBE Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (About 25 min east; no scheduled commercial service)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest May (14 rain days), driest Sep (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Grantsville: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
12 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
11 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
13 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
14 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. I-68, US 40 and US 219 meet here. The town is small enough to walk the main street, but the bridge and state park are a 5-min drive east.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Frostburg
goDoor to door: About 20 min
I-68 east, about 15 min
Small college town with a historic main street and the Thrasher Carriage Museum.
Cumberland
goDoor to door: About 30 min
I-68 east, about 25 min
Historic railroad town; Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and the C&O Canal towpath.
Deep Creek Lake
goDoor to door: About 35 min
US 219 south, about 30 min
Maryland's largest lake; boating, hiking and skiing at Wisp Resort.
Morgantown, WV
goDoor to door: About 45 min
I-68 west, about 40 min
University town with restaurants and the WVU Art Museum.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Main Street / I-68 exit area
Motels and the Casselman Inn motel; walkable to the bridge and restaurant.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Meal at Casselman Inn (lunch or dinner)2 × US$12 | US$24 |
| Gas (one full tank for a day's driving)1 × US$50 | US$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$41 |
| Trip total≈ US$228 per person per day, bed included | US$455 |
2026 estimate in USD; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at Casselman Inn | $2.50–15 |
| Motel room (double) | $70–150 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- I-68 can close in winter due to snow; check road conditions before travelling.
- The Casselman Inn restaurant closes at 8 PM (9 PM Fri–Sat); the motel is separate and open later.
- No public transport within town; the Bayrunner Shuttle connects to Frostburg and Cumberland but runs limited hours.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Grantsville Fire Department (non-emergency)
- +1 301 895 5200
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Grantsville Fire Department (non-emergency)+1 301 895 5200
Embassy
The nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC (about 2.5 hours east).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I-68 toll (none): Free road
- Bayrunner Shuttle to Cumberland: About $5–10 (check)
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- Thank you — Thank you
- How much? — How much?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Grantsville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (snow and ice on I-68) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Casselman River Bridge State Park and Casselman Inn with verified hours and seasonal closures.
- Walking cluster map of Main Street (restaurant, motel, post office).
- Winter driving fixture with I-68 closure alerts.
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