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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkPhoto of canal officals during 1828 ground breaking park special event.
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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

The park is open during daylight hours.  Some of the park's six visitor centers operate on a seasonal schedule.  Contact one of the visitor centers for current hours of operation.

Georgetown:  1057 Thomas Jefferson St., NW, Washington, DC 20007 202-653-5190

Great Falls Tavern:  11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854 301-767-3714

Brunswick:  40 West Potomac Street Brunswick, MD  21716 301-834-7100

Williamsport:  205 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD 21795 301-582-0813

Hancock:  326 E. Main St., Hancock, MD 21750 301-678-5463

Cumberland:  Western Maryland Railway Station, Room 100, 13 Canal St., Cumberland, MD 21502 301-722-8226

Photo of former Georgetown Flour Mill.  

Did You Know?
The C&O Canal begins in Georgetown. The canal made extra money by selling water to numerous factories in Georgetown to power water driven machinery such as water wheels, etc. Many factories were located next to canal property.

Last Updated: April 06, 2007 at 16:13 EST