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Towpath Tour Slideshow

Photo of Mule pulling a boatTake a trip back in time to the 1870’s!

One hour trip cost: $8 Adults, $6 Senior Citizens & $5 Children

Ride along the historic C&O Canal in a boat pulled by mules. Experience rising 8 feet in a lock.

Hear park rangers in period clothing describe what life was like for the families that lived and worked on the canal.


Canal Boat Schedule

Georgetown

The Georgetown is in dry-dock for the winter season. Rides will resume in April 2006.

Please call the visitor center for additional information.

Great Falls

Due to structural damage, the Canal Clipper at Great Falls did not run in 2005. Please call the visitor center or refer to the Canaller for alternative programs.

 

Georgetown
1057 Thomas Jefferson St., NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 653-5190

Great Falls
11710 MacArthur Blvd.
Potomac, MD
(301) 767-3714

 

Drawing of Mules pulling a barge

 

 

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