LaVale is a city in Allegany County, Maryland.
This town serves the commercial needs for several counties in three states (Maryland, West Virginia, & Pennsylvania). It's the only Walmart between Hagerstown and Morgantown, as well as the "only" for many other stores for a good distance.
Car is pretty much only practical option.
A good number of stores, including Lowe's, Staples, Martin's, Gabriel Brothers, etc., as well as a couple shopping centers and the Country Club Mall, which has a super Walmart.
Plenty of fast-food choices, as well as several family restaurants. There is also a food court in the Country Club Mall and a 24/7 McDonald's inside the Walmart at the mall.
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