Looking for something fun to do? Go on a Barn Quilt Trail Tour. Maryland has as least two, located in Carroll County and Garrett County.
Photo courtesy Carroll County Office of Tourism with permission.
Carroll County, MD Barn Quilt Trail
Visit http://carrollcountytourism.org/barn-quilt-trail/ for details. A tour list, brochure and tour map can be found here.
The Carroll County Barn Quilt Trail is a partnership between the Carroll County Office of Tourism, the Carroll County Arts Council, Everybody’s Quilt Guild and the Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks. The driving trail features 27 scenic barns adorned with a large colorful quilt block. The barn quilt trail is a great way to celebrate this traditional American art form as well as experience the beautiful scenery of Carroll County. -Excerpt From CarrollCountyTourism.org
Garrett County, MD Barn Quilt Trail
Forty-two beautiful barn quilts can be found on this trail. Visit http://garrettbarnquilts.org/ for details and for a printable tour map.
Our group of volunteers share a vision of expanding local tourism, sharing our heritage, and educating the public and celebrating our farms, barns, & quilting culture in our beautiful Appalachian mountains. – Excerpt from garrettbarnquilts.org