Melissa B.
8/5/2022
While in Maryland, Tony and I went to this lovely C&O Canal Park in Hancock Maryland. The park is lovely. The stroll along the Potomac River was extremely beautiful. We had the very best weather...
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park
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142 W Potomac St
Williamsport, MD 21795
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park encompasses 184.5 miles of rich history, showcasing America's early transportation on the Potomac River. Once a thriving route for coal, lumber, and agricultural products, the canal now serves as a pathway for exploring historical, recreational, and natural treasures.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including biking, hiking—particularly on the challenging Billy Goat Trail—and camping under the stars. This park preserves a significant part of the early 19th-century canal system, providing educational opportunities and immersive experiences in its diverse landscapes.
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Bruce K.
8/14/2021
After a day of driving in a big circle around Hagerstown through Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia, it was time for a peaceful walk to wind down the afternoon. I found that at the Hancock...
Kristie K.
11/29/2019
Every year in November I travel from Tennessee to the Virginia/Maryland area visiting my family. This year I went out to look closer at the railway station in Brunswick, that is for another...
Dave R.
5/8/2021
My wife and I were staying at the Bavarian Inn in Shepardstown, WV for a short vacation. We brought our bikes because I had researched that there was a nice trail nearby. Boy am I glad we brought...
Mike T.
11/19/2016
Really cool Visitors Center for the C&O canal. Located in the quaint town of Williamsport, Md. This stop on the C&O offers hikers/bikers a chance to grab a coffee and a bite to eat. For historical...
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