• Paddling on the Potomac River

    Potomac Heritage

    National Scenic Trail DC,MD,PA,VA

Things To Do

Hiking, bicycling, boating, running, horseback riding, cross-country skiing; birding, rock climbing and visiting historic sites: The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is a network of trails, places and communities. The list below provides links to help you plan your experience. In addition, you might consider opportunities to volunteer to assist with Trail-related projects.

Pennsylvania:

Welcome to Pennsylvania
800-VISITPA

ExplorePAtrails.com

Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau
800-333-5661

Virginia:

Virginia Is For Lovers
800-253-2767

Loudoun County Convention and Visitors Bureau
800-752-6118

Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association
703-838-4200

Prince William County/Manassas Convention & Visitors Bureau

800-432-1792

Stafford County Tourism

Northern Neck Tourism Commission
804-333-1919

Maryland:

Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium

Prince George's County Visitor Information

Charles County

Saint Mary's County

District of Columbia:

Washington DC Convention and Tourism Corporation

202-789-7000

Cultural Tourism DC

 

Some trip planning details

To complement the content of www.potomacheritage.net and other sites, some supporting information will be posted here to assist with trip planning:

  • Cue sheets for a multi-day, supported bicycling trip between Alexandria and Reedville, Virginia

Did You Know?

Fort Washington

Fort Washington is the only permanent fortification built to defend the river approach to the Nation's Capital.