The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal takes guests back in time revealing the history of the region and the country’s early methods of transportation. Built in 1831, The C&O Canal, nicknamed “The Grand Old Ditch”, operated here for over 100 years transporting coal, lumber, and produce from Washington D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland. The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal has become a National Historical Park. Guests can come to learn about transportation history as well as enjoy the surrounding natural beauty of the region. The Billy Goat Trail gives impressive views of the Potomac River. Meanwhile, guests can also view Great Falls or enjoy a boat ride.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, 205 West Potomac Street, Williamsport, MD, Phone: 301-582-0813

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