jim pastorius posted:The Western Maryland RR in Cumbeland isn't too far using the Interstates. Great railroad and scenery. The C&O Canal is in that area too.
The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is not operating until May.
The C&O Canal is great for hiking/exercise - I use it every weekend. However, the Cumberland area doesn't have a ton going on compared to my neck of the woods near Washington. My town, Potomac, MD still offers historic, mule drawn canal boat trips. We are only 15 miles north of Washington.
If you haven't been to Washington, that could be an option. Two hours from York but you can see the monuments, museums, etc. Plenty of train things to see at the Museums. The American History Museum has the Southern 4-6-2 #1401, narrow gauge 4-4-0, Trolley, Subway cars, and the John Bull among other wonderful things. Plan a few days of course. Lots to see. Wonderful city and it is beautiful this time of year. Nice before it gets hot.
Lock 20 Potomac, MD. On board the Charles F. Mercer on the C&O Canal, 15 miles north of Washington. Also here is the MD overlook for the Great Falls of the Potomac River. Mercer only makes trips on weekends now.
Smithsonian Museums
Gowns of the First Ladies at the National Museum of American history. R-L (Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan)
Marine One on final approach to the South Lawn. 
