Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historic Site • District of Columbia

About

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, and agricultural products floated down the waterway to market. Today it endures as a pathway for discovering historical, natural, and recreational treasures.

Activities

Biking
Road Biking
Boating
Boat Tour
Camping
Car or Front Country Camping
Group Camping
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Guided Tours
Boat Tour
Hiking
Front-Country Hiking
Horse Trekking
Horseback Riding
Ice Skating
Paddling
Junior Ranger Program
Skiing
Cross-Country Skiing
Snowshoeing
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Shopping

Location

39.000283692, -77.2481399539

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