Think a comic book store is just for kids? Think again. Gothic Comics on Main Street in tiny Westminster, Maryland, is a wonder. When you open the door and head down the wide steps to the basement, you come upon walls and walls of comic books, games, graphic novels, tee shirts and more.  Apart from the hundreds of new comics that...

Off Track Art Gallery is a true artists co-op. It’s easy to find just off the corner of Main and Liberty streets. The shop sits behind a parking lot but you won’t have any trouble seeing the store from the street. Stunning glass bead jewelry, flatware, pottery, oil and acrylic paintings pack the co-ops three small rooms. the place also...

The Carroll County Arts Center is a jewel on Westminster’s Main Street. Built in 1937 as a movie theater, the building is only one of two remaining Art Deco structures in Carroll County.  A  2003 renovation turned the facility into a 230-seat theater and added art galleries. The Center shows films, hosts live music concerts, lectures, comedy shows and fun seasonal events. There are...