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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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Visitors to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park enjoy a variety of history, nature, and recreation.  Six visitor centers and one contact station are available to serve the needs of the public. Please contact them to learn about park programs, ask questions, and request information. 

Park Maps are also available to help you plan your visit.

 
 
Photo Great Falls Tavern and canal boat Canal Clipper III locking through lock 20
An NPS Photo
The Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center is located at 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac, MD 20854 (301-767-3714).  For more information, click on photo.
 
Brunswick VC 2
Historical Photo
The Brunswick Visitor Center is located at 40 West Potomac Street Brunswick, MD 21716 (301-834-7100). For more information, click on photo.
 
Photo Williamsport Visitor Center located at Cushwa Basin
An NPS Photo
The Williamsport Visitor Center is located at the Cushwa Basin, 205 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD 21795 (301-582-0813).  For more information, click on photo.
 
Bowleshancock edit for web
An NPS Photo
The Hancock Visitor Center is located in the historic Bowles House near lock 52 on the canal.  The address is 439 East Main Street, Hancock, MD 21750
(301-745-5877).  For more information, click on photo.
 
Photo Cumberland Visitor Center located in the Western Maryland Railway Building
An NPS Photo
The Cumberland Visitor Center is located in the Western Maryland Railway Station, Room 304, 13 Canal St., Cumberland, MD 21502 (301-722-8226). For more information, click on photo.
 
Ferry Hill
AN NPS PHOTO
Ferry Hill Place is  located on Rt 34, Sharspburg, MD.  Open weekends only from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For more information, click on photo.
 

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Last Updated: December 24, 2011 at 08:46 MST