The Patowmack Canal, sometimes called the Potomac Canal, is a series of five inoperative canals located in Maryland and Virginia, United States, that was designed to bypass rapids in the Potomac River upstream of the present Washington, D.C., area.
The Patowmack Canal, sometimes called the Potomac Canal, is a series of five inoperative canals located in Maryland and Virginia, United States, that was designed to bypass rapids in the Potomac River upstream of the present Washington, D.C., area.
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attractions: Great Falls Park, Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, Great Falls Visitor Center, Great Falls, Observation Deck for Washington Aqueduct, C&O Canal Lock 20, Great Falls River Mini Loop Trailhead, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park, Great Falls Maryland, C&O Canal Lock 19, Great Falls Overlook Trailhead, restaurants:
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Great Falls Park
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
Great Falls Visitor Center
Great Falls
Observation Deck for Washington Aqueduct
C&O Canal Lock 20
Great Falls River Mini Loop Trailhead
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park, Great Falls Maryland
C&O Canal Lock 19
Great Falls Overlook Trailhead
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Things to do nearby
Marvel at the National Mall at night with a guide
Thu, Jan 1 • 7:00 PM
Washington, District of Columbia, 20001
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Winter Lantern Festival (Tysons, VA)
Sat, Dec 27 • 5:00 PM
8025 Galleria Drive, Tysons, VA 22102, 22102
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Capitol Hill Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
Mon, Dec 29 • 1:00 PM
Washington, District of Columbia, 20543
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This trail isn't quite as breath taking as the river trail heading in the opposite direction. However, it is worth seeing as there's tons of wildlife here and the views are different and still quite nice! This trail eventually turns into a nature preserve and you can keep hiking there if you have time, but I'd suggest you do the river trail south of here before you eat up time...
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This trail isn't quite as breath taking as the river trail heading in the opposite direction. However, it is worth seeing as there's tons of wildlife here and the views are different and still quite nice! This trail eventually turns into a nature preserve and you can keep hiking there if you have time, but I'd suggest you do the river trail south of here before you eat up time on this one.
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This trail isn't quite as breath taking as the river trail heading in the opposite direction. However, it is worth seeing as there's tons of wildlife here and the views are different and still quite nice! This trail eventually turns into a nature preserve and you can keep hiking there if you have time, but I'd suggest you do the river trail south of here before you eat up time on this one.
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