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C&O Canal National Historical Park

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91 Reviews

#1 of 4 things to do in Williamsport

Specialty Museums, Museums

Commerce Street, Williamsport, MD

+1 301-582-0813

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“Small but interesting ”

This small collection of CNO memorabilia is just off the terminus of the trail in Williamsport... read more

Reviewed 5 days ago

TL14

washington , mo

via mobile

“Interesting view of the canal and its history ”

Being canal enthusiasts from the UK it was a great chance find to break our journey at Williamsport... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

TheSciolist

Guildford, United Kingdom

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91 reviews

Excellent68%
Very good26%
Average4%
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“potomac river” (8 reviews)

“bike ride” (6 reviews)

“historical spots” (2 reviews)

Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours

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Commerce Street, Williamsport, MD

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+1 301-582-0813

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TL14

washington , mo

8820

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Small but interesting

This small collection of CNO memorabilia is just off the terminus of the trail in Williamsport. Well worth the walk down the hill to look around and enjoy. The Ranger interns were very helpful. The more experienced Rangers were preparing to give a tour to...More

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TheSciolist

Guildford, United Kingdom

308115

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Interesting view of the canal and its history

Being canal enthusiasts from the UK it was a great chance find to break our journey at Williamsport and find the visitors Center open. A very enthusiastic ranger explained the nearby features - the raising bridge, the aqueduct (being reconstructed) and the nearby lock. On...More

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shadowtbird1618

Hagerstown, Maryland

101

Reviewed May 16, 2018

BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO VISIT

beautiful and clean paths to walk and the scenery is breath taking. we actually take our grandkids, dogs and pony there. very peaceful

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cooperdo1

Dillsburg, Pennsylvania

Reviewed January 19, 2018 via mobile

Family get together 2017

Wonderful C&O canal trail bike ride. The trail runs right all by the river. There is a information center that tell about the local history. The trail has pull off and rest and picnic.

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Debbie S

Falling Waters, West Virginia

Reviewed November 4, 2017

Very Pleasant

We all had a great day. We took a long hike and had a bagged lunch. We saw a lot of nature. We saw a few animals, even a few deer. We sat by the river and watched the geese and ducks. It was a...More

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tripgirlsTexas

Fort Worth, Texas

9030

Reviewed November 4, 2017 via mobile

Great Afternoon Walk

We had a perfect fall day with our two dogs and walked a few miles along the C & O Canal. The Potomac River next to us, the perfect foliage, the crisp air. The trail is well maintained and easy to navigate. It’s fun to...More

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GaryCummings

Waynesboro, Virginia

11260

Reviewed October 25, 2017

A CANAL RUNS THROUGH IT

Last month my wife and I drove to Williamsport to visit the small community near the Potomac River in Western Maryland. It was a beautiful little town with the C&O canal running through it. The park is interesting and the canal museum is quiet small....More

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Lberger2

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Reviewed October 7, 2017 via mobile

Biking the C&O

Beautiful area to ride bikes on the 184 mile C&O tow path! The scenery along the river is beautiful!

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Motherhen03

Fairfax, Virginia

7232

Reviewed August 12, 2017

Wonderful place to learn about the C&O Canal in Western Maryland

We were visiting Hagerstown, Maryland and wanted to stop by and see a different spot on the C&O canal. This was a short drive from Hagerstown. There was ample parking. Many people bring their bikes on their cars and ride the tow path. The Park...More

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gmetcalf1024

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

Reviewed July 14, 2017

Walking the dogs

Great place to take a shady walk.beautiful scenery to take a stroll.boat rides fishing alot more to do ill be taking more walks there.

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