SpecialtyCare is currently looking for perfusionists for our Cumberland, Maryland positions. Nestled near the Potomac River close to the Appalachian Mountains, Cumberland is known for its beautiful scenery, top-notch dining, and famous bike trails. It recently made the Top 50 Most Charming Towns in America List in 2019 by The Travel Channel. Let’s dive into Cumberland and see why it might be the perfect move for a perfusionist looking for a change.
The Sites
The town of Cumberland has a rich American history to it. It was used as an outpost by George Washington during the French and Indian War, and his first military headquarters was built there. The National Road also began construction there, which was the first major highway in the United States. Today, you can drive the Historic National Road scenic byway and check out the museums along the way. There’s also the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, a heritage railroad that operates from Cumberland to Frostburg and back using diesel locomotives.
There are two legendary hiking/biking trails in Cumberland, the Great Allegheny Passage, and C&O Canal Towpath. The Great Allegheny Passage is 150 miles long and goes from Cumberland all the way to Pittsburgh, PA. It runs alongside three rivers, around mountains, and soars over valleys. The C&O Towpath is even bigger. A whopping 185 miles, the path goes from Cumberland to Washington D.C. (Georgetown). Some people have even journeyed both paths together, traveling from D.C. to Pittsburgh.
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Day Trip to Nearby Cities
Not into hiking to D.C. or Pittsburgh? How about driving down for a day or two? Pittsburgh is only two hours away by car, and D.C. is under two and a half hours. Even Philadelphia is under four hours away. Now that’s a lot of big city access without any of the traffic or high rent to worry about. When you aren’t working at the hospital, you can pop into any one of these locations for a day or weekend of relaxation.
The entertainment possibilities between these three cities are endless. For sports fans, you have the Penguins, Pirates and the Steelers in Pittsburgh, then the Wizards, Redskins and recent Stanley Cup Champions the Capitals in Washington. And let’s not forget the Phillies, 76ers, Flyers and the Eagles in Philly. That’s ten professional teams total. On top of that, any time there’s a concert, festival or comedy show in any of these cities, you can be there to take advantage. Don’t feel like driving? Amtrak’s got you covered.
A Charming Arts Scene
Cumberland has a fantastic arts and entertainment district. There’s the Arts at Canal Place Cooperative Gallery, the MettleArts Studio & Foundry, the Arteco Gallery and the Gilchrist Museum of the Arts for traditional art lovers. Then for the theater buffs, there’s the Cumberland Theatre and the New Embassy Theatre. There are also a ton of retail and specialty stores, especially downtown.
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