Special Event

Event

Canal Boat Rides at Great Falls

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Fee:

Free. Tickets are required and will be available at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center beginning one hour before each program. Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis, and cannot be reserved in advance.

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Saturday

Dates:

September 17, 2022 to October 15, 2022

Time:

11:00 AM, 2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Boat Cruise
Children’s Program
Guided Tour
Talk

Boat rides will be offered at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm


Description

Join us for a memorable experience aboard the replica Charles F. Mercer excursion boat and enjoy a scenic trip along the canal. Boat riders will hear the history of the C&O Canal and learn about the people who lived and worked along the canal during its construction and operation. So, mark your calendars and join us for a boatload of fun this summer!

 

Boat rides will be offered every Saturday through October 15th at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Tickets are required and will be available at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center beginning one hour before each program. Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis, and cannot be reserved in advance.

 

Boat rides are limited to a 50 person maximum occupancy and are weather and staff dependent.

Reservation or Registration: No