C & O Canal — Attraction in Washington

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O Canal) is a historic canal in the eastern United States. It runs 184.5 miles (297.2 km) from Georgetown, Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, Maryland, along the Potomac River. The canal was built between 1828 and 1850 to provide a transportation route for goods and people between the east coast and the west.

The canal was never a financial success, but it did play an important role in the development of the region. It was used to transport coal, lumber, and other goods, and it also provided a way for people to travel between Washington, D.C., and Cumberland.

The canal was closed to commercial traffic in 1924, but it remains a popular tourist destination. The towpath, which is the path that mules and horses used to pull the canal boats, is now a National Historical Park and is a popular spot for hiking, biking, and fishing.

The canal is also home to a variety of wildlife, including beavers, muskrats, and turtles.

Here are some of the things you can do at the C&O Canal:

Hike or bike the towpath. Go fishing in the Potomac River. Visit the Great Falls Tavern, which was once a stop for canal boat travelers. Take a boat ride on the canal. Visit the C&O Canal National Historical Park...

Very nice walk along the canal. We started from lock 4 nearby Bake & Wired after having some cupcakes there. Walking toward the west, visitors can reach the place that’s only one to two blocks away from the Waterfront Park. Overall, it’s a tranquil and beautiful walk along the canal. (Follow me on IG ➡️...

Everything about Georgetown is amazing and this bike/walking trail adds to the delight. It is very well kept and follows alongside a canal. Usually there are people walking and biking on this trail. As a local - I visited this...