The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park was established to preserve the neglected remains of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which once operated as a lifeline for communities along the Potomac Rivera for more than 100 years. Founded as a National Monument by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961, the park offers over 185 miles of adventure as it follows the canal, which is now a pathway for discovering natural, historical, and recreational treasures. Set along the banks of the channel, which operated as a transportation route for hauling coal in the mid-1800s, are many historic structures, including aqueducts, lock houses, locks, and residences. Visitors can tour the canal, taking in the structures and learn more about the importance of the canal's role as a transportation system during the Canal Era.

205 W Potomac St, Williamsport, MD 21795

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